1971 Buick Gran Sport Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1971 Buick Gran Sport, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1965 - 1975
Price :	$3,285-$3,476
Weight :	3460 lbs \| 1569.43 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	375 Ft-Lbs (508 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Compression :	9.00:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

V 8 \| Stage 1 engine
Displacement :	7456 cc \| 455.0 cu in. \| 7.5 L.
Power :	315 HP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 109 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 4MV 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Stage 1 engine
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
4-barrel carbureted V-8

V 8
Displacement :	7456 cc \| 455.0 cu in. \| 7.5 L.
Power :	370 HP (272.32 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	510 Ft-Lbs (691 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 109 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	10.00:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1971 :	551,188
1971 Buick Gran Sport
GS455 Series 43400 Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P :	8,144
Series 43400 Convertible 2 dr. 5 P :	902
Series 43400 Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P :	8,144

Dimension(s)

Series 43400 Hardtop

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	203.2 in \| 5161 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.

Series 43400 Convertible

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Chassis # 434671H148500
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Exterior
Price :	$3,476
Weight :	3497 lbs \| 1586.213 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	203.2 in \| 5161 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.

GS455 Series 43400 Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$3,449
Weight :	3460 lbs \| 1569.43 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	203.2 in \| 5161 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.

GS455 Stage 1 Series 43400 Hardtop

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Chassis # 434371Z114593
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Auction entries : 4

Exterior
Weight :	3460 lbs \| 1569.43 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	203.2 in \| 5161 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	G78x14

1971 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$10,600
Avg. Home :	$25,250
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.40
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Buick Gran Sport? A: The 1971 Buick Gran Sport has a wheelbase size of 112.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1971 Buick Gran Sport? A: The 1971 Buick Gran Sport has a length of 203.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 1971 Buick Gran Sport cost when new?A: The 1971 Buick Gran Sport cost approximately $3,285 to $3,476 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Buick Gran Sport? A: The 1971 Buick Gran Sport was offered as a GS455 Series 43400 Hardtop, GS455 Stage 1 Series 43400 Hardtop, Series 43400 Convertible, Series 43400 Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1971 Buick Gran Sport have? A: The 1971 Buick Gran Sport had G78x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1971? A: Buick produced 551,188 automobiles in 1971.

Q: What engines did the 1971 Buick Gran Sport have? A: The 1971 Buick Gran Sport had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 375 Ft-Lbs (508 NM) @ 3000 RPM

V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 315 HP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 370 HP (272.32 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 510 Ft-Lbs (691 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Buick Gran Sport have? A: The 1971 Buick Gran Sport had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic.