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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

PositionValueDecoded
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.