1971 Chevrolet Biscayne Sedan
The 1971 Biscayne 8 Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3106. 35,400 produced.
Confidence
95%
154691C150014
V8
Engine
Sedan
Body
Southgate, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Biscayne
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 5469 | Biscayne |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | C | Southgate, CA |
| Serial Number | 150014 | Unit #150014 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBiscayne
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
250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower145 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower245 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
400 cu.in. V8
Horsepower255 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement400 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-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
Cylinders8
Rated HP51.2
Displacement350
Compression8.5
Torque165@4000
Bands4 & 3.48
Horsepower245@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production35400
Weight3838
Wheelbase121.5
Length216.4
Width79.5
Front Tread63.8
Height54.1
Rear Tread63.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio2.85
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeF78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity25
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Speed control device, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Power seats, Power steering, Front disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning, Radio, 400 cu. in. V8 engine
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$3106.00
Other
Fbsize11 55/64
Body
Seating6
Doors4
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.