1971 Chevrolet El Camino Malibu Sedan Pickup
The 1971 El Camino V8 Malibu Sedan Pickup was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup.
136801L137963
V8
Engine
Malibu Sedan Pickup
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet El Camino
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3680 | El Camino |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | L | Los Angeles, CA |
| Serial Number | 137963 | Unit #137963 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1971
Body StyleMalibu Sedan Pickup
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
Compression8.5
Cylinders8
BlockCast alloy iron
Main Bearings5
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement307
Torque300@2400
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Horsepower200@4600
Rated HP48.05
Dimensions
Front Tread59.3
Rear Tread59.2
Height54.4
Length207.5
Wheelbase116
Width75.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
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
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
Cooling11 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentSpeed control device, Air conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission
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
Doors2
Seating3
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.