1971 Chevrolet Vega Sedan
The 1971 Vega Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2091. 58,800 produced.
141111U121034
Sedan
Body
Lordstown, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Vega
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 4111 | Vega |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | U | Lordstown, OH |
| Serial Number | 121034 | Unit #121034 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelVega
Year1971
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.
Engine
140 cu.in. I4
Horsepower90 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement140 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.0:1
Engine
140 cu.in. I4
Horsepower110 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement140 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.0:1
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 & Stroke8 inches
Horsepower90@4600
Bands3 1/2 & 3.625
Compression8.0
Torque136@2400
Rated HP19.6
Cylinders4
Valve LiftersMechanical
Displacement139.5
Dimensions
Production58800
Weight2121
Width65.4
Height51.9
Wheelbase97
Length169.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.53
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio3.24
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio3.47
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeA78 x 13
Brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Fuel & Electrical
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingWater pump
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning, Torque-Drive automatic transmission, Speed control device, Radio, Power steering
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$2091.00
Other
Fbsize9 11/16
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.