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1971 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe

The 1971 Camaro V8 Sport Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3011. 103,452 produced.
124871L517447
V8
Engine
Sport Coupe
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Camaro

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 2487 Camaro
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code L Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 517447 Unit #517447

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1971
Body StyleSport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower145 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower245 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower270 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower330 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10.4 inches
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Rated HP51.2
Bands4 & 3 1/4
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement327
Torque320@2400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower210@4600

Dimensions

Production103452
Weight3168
Length188
Height49.1
Wheelbase108
Width74.4
Rear Tread60
Front Tread60.6

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.85

Suspension

Rear SuspensionLeaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentFront disc rear drum brakes, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Antique Green Metallic, Antique White, Ascot Blue Metallic, Brands Hatch Green, Bridgehampton Blue, Burnt Orange Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Classic Copper Metallic, Classic White, Command Blue Metallic, Cottonwood Green Metallic, Cranberry Red, Lime Green Metallic, Mediterranean Blue, Mesa Sand, Mille Miglia Red, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Nevada Silver Metallic, Ontario Orange, Placer Gold Metallic, Rosewood Metallic, Sandalwood, Sea Aqua Metallic, Silver Steel Metallic, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, War Bonnet Yellow

Pricing

MSRP$3011.00

Body

Doors2
Seating4

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.