1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1971 Corvette Convertible was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $5299. 7,121 produced.
194671S116845
Convertible
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Corvette
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 9467 | Corvette |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 116845 | Unit #116845 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1971
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower270 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower330 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower365 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.0:1
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
Torque360@3200
Bands4 & 3.48
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Rated HP51.2
Displacement350
Horsepower270@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production7121
Weight3167
Length182.5
Wheelbase98
Width69
Height47.9
Rear Tread59.4
Front Tread58.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.52
2nd Gear Ratio1.88
4th Gear Ratio1
Gears4
3rd Gear Ratio1.46
Reverse Ratio2.59
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Tire SizeF70 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypePremium
ExhaustDual
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Cooling14 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Equipment
Equipment454 cu. in. V8 engine, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power brakes, 4-Speed manual transmission, Power steering, Power windows, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsBrands Hatch Green, Bridgehampton Blue, Classic White, Mille Miglia Red, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Ontario Orange, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, War Bonnet Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$5299.00
Other
Fbsize11 55/64
Body
Seating2
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.