1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Hardtop Coupe
The 1971 Chevelle Hardtop Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2807. 24,100 produced.
134371K165423
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 | 3437 | Chevelle |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, MO |
| Serial Number | 165423 | Unit #165423 |
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 & Stroke11 inches
BlockCast alloy iron
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Displacement307
Horsepower200@4600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Torque300@2400
Dimensions
Production24100
Weight3296
Width75.4
Length201.2
Wheelbase116
Height52.7
Rear Tread59.9
Front Tread60
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
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$2807.00
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.