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1971 Chevrolet El Camino Sedan Pickup Deluxe

The 1971 El Camino 6 Sedan Pickup Deluxe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup.
133801L134761
6 Cyl
Engine
Sedan Pickup Deluxe
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet El Camino

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3380 El Camino
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code L Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 134761 Unit #134761

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1971
Body StyleSedan Pickup Deluxe
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
Main Bearings7
Compression8.5
BlockCast alloy iron
Cylinders6
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/23
Displacement250
Torque230@1600
Horsepower145@4200
Rated HP36.04
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Width75.4
Height54.4
Rear Tread59.2
Front Tread59.3
Length207.5
Wheelbase116

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling11 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Front disc rear drum brakes, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio, Air conditioning, Speed control device

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

Body

Seating3
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.