1971 Chevrolet Nova Specifications

Specifications

1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1968 - 1974
Price :	$2,175-$2,285
Weight :	2840 lbs \| 1288.202 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	4097 cc \| 250.0 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :	230 Ft-Lbs (312 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	7
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 1-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5031 cc \| 307.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel Model 4MV

Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Powerglide , Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1971 :	1,830,319
Total 1971 Nova production :	194,878
1971 Chevrolet Nova

Dimension(s)

Series 13 Six Cyl Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	190.0 in \| 4826 mm.
Width :	73.0 in \| 1854 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	58.9 in \| 1496 mm.

Series 13 Six Cyl Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$2,175
Weight :	2825 lbs \| 1281.398 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	190.0 in \| 4826 mm.
Width :	73.0 in \| 1854 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.

Series 14 V8 Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,285
Weight :	2940 lbs \| 1333.562 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	190.0 in \| 4826 mm.
Width :	73.0 in \| 1854 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.

Series 14 V8 Coupe

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Exterior
Price :	$2,250
Weight :	2910 lbs \| 1319.954 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	190.0 in \| 4826 mm.
Width :	73.0 in \| 1854 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	E78-14

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	70V143000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT THROTTLE ROD TO THROTTLE LEVER RETAINING CLIP ON CARBURETORMAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THROTTLE LEVER COULDBE HELD IN PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN DRIVER'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR.(CORRECT BY REPLACING CLIP WITH IMPROVED DESIGN WHERE NECESSARY.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Nova has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1971 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Nova has a length of 190.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1971 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Nova has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1971 Chevrolet Nova cost when new?A: The 1971 Chevrolet Nova cost approximately $2,175 to $2,285 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Nova was offered as a Series 13 Six Cyl Coupe, Series 13 Six Cyl Sedan, Series 14 V8 Coupe, Series 14 V8 Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1971 Chevrolet Nova have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Nova had E78-14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1971? A: Chevrolet produced 1,830,319 automobiles in 1971.

Q: How many 1971 Novas were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 194,878 examples of the Nova in 1971.

Q: What engines did the 1971 Chevrolet Nova have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Nova had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 230 Ft-Lbs (312 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V 8 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 2400 RPM

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

Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Chevrolet Nova have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Nova had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Powerglide, Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic.