These are standard specifications for the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1982 |
| Price : | $5,300-$5,535 |
| Weight : | 3150 lbs | 1428.816 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Rochester Quadra-Jet four-barrel Model 4MV | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel Model 4MV | |
| V 8 | Holley four-barrel | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 350 HP (257.6 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Intake manifold : | Aluminum |
| V 8 | Rochester 750CFM Quadra-Jet four-barrel | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L. |
| Power : | 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 465 Ft-Lbs (630 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L. |
| Power : | 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 475 Ft-Lbs (644 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.00:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1971 : | 1,830,319 |
| Total 1971 Corvette C3 production : | 21,801 |
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : | 7,121 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 14,680 |
Dimension(s)
Sport Coupe
| Cargo Volume : | 59 cu. ft. |
| Interior Volume : | 6.0 in |
| Towing Capacity : | 58.70 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 47.8 in | 1214 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.4 in | 1509 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $5,300 |
| Weight : | 3168 lbs | 1436.981 kg |
| Cargo Volume : | 59 cu. ft. |
| Interior Volume : | 6.0 in |
| Towing Capacity : | 58.70 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 47.8 in | 1214 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.4 in | 1509 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and stabilizer bar Rear : Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball | |
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 17.6:1 |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.90 |
| Turning Circle : | 39.0 ft |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 298 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 298 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | F70 x 15 |
| Wheels : | 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc |
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 182.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: What is the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3's towing capacity?A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a towing capaicty of 58.70 lbs.Q: How much did the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $5,300 to $5,535 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Convertible, Sport Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had F70 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1971? A: Chevrolet produced 1,830,319 automobiles in 1971.Q: How many 1971 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 21,801 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1971.Q: What engines did the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 465 Ft-Lbs (630 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 475 Ft-Lbs (644 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
How many 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 were produced?
How powerful was the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3? Was the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 popular? Was the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 182.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: What is the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3's towing capacity?A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a towing capaicty of 58.70 lbs.Q: How much did the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $5,300 to $5,535 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Convertible, Sport Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had F70 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1971? A: Chevrolet produced 1,830,319 automobiles in 1971.Q: How many 1971 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 21,801 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1971.Q: What engines did the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPMTrans-Am Series VehiclesSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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