1971 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
The 1971 Bel Air 6 Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3122. 20,000 produced.
Confidence
95%
155691J235132
6 Cyl
Engine
Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Bel Air
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 5569 | Bel Air |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | J | Unknown Plant |
| Serial Number | 235132 | Unit #235132 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel Air
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
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Main Bearings7
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Rated HP36.04
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/23
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement250
Torque230@1600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower145@4200
Dimensions
Production20000
Weight3690
Wheelbase121.5
Length216.4
Front Tread63.8
Width79.5
Rear Tread63.7
Height54.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.85
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeF78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity25
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentPower seats, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio, 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$3122.00
Other
Fbsize11 55/64
Body
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.