1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Hardtop Coupe
The 1971 Chevelle Hardtop Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2712. 11,500 produced.
133371K140908
Hardtop Coupe
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3337 | Chevelle |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, MO |
| Serial Number | 140908 | Unit #140908 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle
Year1971
Body StyleHardtop 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
402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower365 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement454 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 & Stroke9.125 inches
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Rated HP36.04
BlockCast alloy iron
Horsepower145@4200
Main Bearings7
Torque230@1600
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/23
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement250
Dimensions
Production11500
Weight3166
Wheelbase116
Height52.7
Rear Tread59.9
Length201.2
Front Tread60
Width75.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Colors
Exterior ColorsAntique 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, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Nevada Silver Metallic, Placer Gold Metallic, Rosewood Metallic, Sandalwood, Sea Aqua Metallic, Silver Steel Metallic, Sunflower Yellow, Tuxedo Black
Pricing
MSRP$2712.00
Body
Doors2
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.