1971 Chevrolet Vega Hatchback Coupe
The 1971 Vega Hatchback Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2197. 168,300 produced.
141771U113345
Hatchback Coupe
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 | 4177 | Vega |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | U | Lordstown, OH |
| Serial Number | 113345 | Unit #113345 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelVega
Year1971
Body StyleHatchback Coupe
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
Rated HP19.6
Compression8.0
Cylinders4
Displacement139.5
Torque136@2400
Valve LiftersMechanical
Bands3 1/2 & 3.625
Dimensions
Production168300
Weight2165
Length169.7
Wheelbase97
Width65.4
Height51.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.53
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio3.47
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio3.24
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeA78 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
CoolingWater pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, Power steering, Speed control device, Torque-Drive automatic transmission, Air conditioning
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$2197.00
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.