1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe
The 1971 Monte Carlo Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3304. 112,599 produced.
138571B178052
Coupe
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3857 | Monte Carlo |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | B | Baltimore, MD |
| Serial Number | 178052 | Unit #178052 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelMonte Carlo
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
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 & Stroke10 1/3 inches
Cylinders8
Torque350@2800
Bands4 & 3.48
Rated HP51.2
Compression8.5
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower245@4800
Displacement350
Dimensions
Production112599
Weight3438
Length205.8
Width75.6
Wheelbase116
Front Tread60.2
Rear Tread59.3
Height52.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.73
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
Reverse Ratio2.63
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.54
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size9.5
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling15 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio, 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
Pricing
MSRP$3304.00
Other
Fbsize11
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.