1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupe
The 1971 Chevelle Malibu 6 Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2880. 9,100 produced.
135371B103077
6 Cyl
Engine
Coupe
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3537 | Chevelle Malibu |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | B | Baltimore, MD |
| Serial Number | 103077 | Unit #103077 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1971
Body StyleCoupe
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.)
This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Horsepower145@4200
Main Bearings7
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Rated HP36.04
BlockCast alloy iron
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/23
Displacement250
Torque230@1600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production9100
Weight3170
Rear Tread59.9
Height52.7
Wheelbase116
Front Tread60
Length201.2
Width75.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, Power brakes, Radio, Front disc rear drum brakes
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$2880.00
Body
Seating5
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.