1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Specifications

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    • Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1968 - 1982
    Price : $5,300-$5,535
    Weight : 3150 lbs | 1428.816 kg
    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
    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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    1 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Manual , Automatic

    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

    Sport Coupe

    Sport Coupe
    Sport Coupe
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    Sport Coupe
    Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 194371S102792
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    Sport Coupe
    Sport Coupe
    Sport Coupe
    Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 194671 S 117991
    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

    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.

    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

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    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.

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