1971 Chevrolet Caprice Sedan
The 1971 Caprice Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3793. 91,300 produced.
166391S151390
Sedan
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Caprice
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 6639 | Caprice |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 151390 | Unit #151390 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaprice
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
Rated HP51.2
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Bands4 & 3.48
Displacement350
Horsepower245@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque165@4000
Dimensions
Production91300
Weight3990
Width79.5
Length216.4
Height54.1
Wheelbase121.5
Rear Tread63.7
Front Tread63.8
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio2.54
Reverse Ratio2.63
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
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 Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity25
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Speed control device, Radio, Front disc rear drum brakes
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$3793.00
Other
Fbsize11 55/64
Body
Doors4
Seating6
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.