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    • 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Model Years
    19681969197019711972

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1968 - 1972
    Price : $2,675-$3,650
    Weight : 3165 lbs | 1435.62 kg
    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 | 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
    Displacement : 6588 cc | 402.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
    Power : 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM
    Torque :400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 3200 RPM
    Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 8.50:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    V 8
    Displacement : 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.
    Power : 365 HP (268.64 KW) @ 4800 RPM
    Torque :465 Ft-Lbs (630 NM) @ 3200 RPM
    Bore : 8.5 in | 216 mm.
    Stroke : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Compression : 8.50:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    1 4-barrel carburetor
    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 Powerglide , Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic

    Total Chevrolet Production for 1971 : 1,830,319
    Total 1971 Chevelle production : 327,159
    1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

    Series 33 Six Cyl Sport Coupe

    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Series 33 Six Cyl Sedan

    Price : $2,675
    Weight : 3205 lbs | 1453.764 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 202.0 in | 5131 mm.
    Width : 76.0 in | 1930 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Series 32 V8 Nomad Station Wagon

    Series 32 V8 Nomad Station Wagon
    Chassis # 132361R173611
    Price : $3,100
    Weight : 3750 lbs | 1700.971 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 207.0 in | 5258 mm.
    Width : 76.0 in | 1930 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Series 34 Greenbrier V8 Station Wagon

    Series 34 Greenbrier V8 Station Wagon
    Price : $3,335
    Weight : 3880 lbs | 1759.938 kg
    Seating Capacity : 8
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 207.0 in | 5258 mm.
    Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Series 34 Greenbrier V8 Station Wagon

    Price : $3,224
    Weight : 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 207.0 in | 5258 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Series 35 Malibu 6 Cyl Sedan

    Price : $2,850
    Weight : 3248 lbs | 1473.268 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 202.0 in | 5131 mm.
    Width : 76.0 in | 1930 mm.
    Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Series 35 Malibu 6 Cyl Sport Coupe

    Price : $2,883
    Weight : 3210 lbs | 1456.032 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 76.0 in | 1930 mm.
    Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.

    Series 36 Malibu V8 Sport Sedan

    Price : $3,050
    Weight : 3447 lbs | 1563.533 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 202.0 in | 5131 mm.
    Width : 76.0 in | 1930 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Series 36 Malibu V8 Convertible

    Series 36 Malibu V8 Convertible
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    Price : $3,257
    Weight : 3388 lbs | 1536.771 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.

    Series 36 Malibu Concours V8 Station Wagon

    Price : $3,455
    Weight : 3840 lbs | 1741.795 kg
    Seating Capacity : 9
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 207.0 in | 5258 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Series 36 Malibu Concours V8 Station Wagon

    Price : $3,335
    Weight : 3865 lbs | 1753.135 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 207.0 in | 5258 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Series 37 Malibu Concours Estate V8 Station Wagon

    Price : $3,624
    Weight : 3942 lbs | 1788.061 kg
    Seating Capacity : 9
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 207.0 in | 5258 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Series 37 Malibu Concours Estate V8 Station Wagon

    Price : $3,511
    Weight : 3690 lbs | 1673.756 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 207.0 in | 5258 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Series 34 V8 Sedan

    Price : $2,770
    Weight : 3350 lbs | 1519.534 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 202.0 in | 5131 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Series 34 V8 Sport Coupe

    Series 34 V8 Sport Coupe
    Series 34 V8 Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 136371B177760
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    Auction entries : 1
    Series 34 V8 Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 136371K238146
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $2,800
    Weight : 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Series 31 Nomad 6 Cyl Station Wagon

    Price : $3,000
    Weight : 3625 lbs | 1644.272 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 207.0 in | 5258 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Series 36 Malibu V8 Sedan

    Price : $2,950
    Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 202.0 in | 5131 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Series 36 Malibu V8 Sport Coupe

    Series 36 Malibu V8 Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 136371L162079
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    Auction entries : 1
    Series 36 Malibu V8 Sport Coupe
    Price : $2,995
    Weight : 3350 lbs | 1519.534 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Malibu Heavy Chevy Model 13337+VF3 Option V8 Sport Coupe

    Price : $2,800
    Weight : 3265 lbs | 1480.979 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Malibu Heavy Chevy Model 13537+VF3 Option V8 Sport Coupe

    Price : $2,950
    Weight : 3310 lbs | 1501.391 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Malibu SS Option Series 36+RPO Z15 SS Option Package V8 Sport Coupe

    Malibu SS Option Series 36+RPO Z15 SS Option Package V8 Sport Coupe
    Price : $3,340
    Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Malibu SS Option Series 36+RPO Z15 SS Option Package V8 Convertible

    Price : $3,600
    Weight : 3450 lbs | 1564.894 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Malibu SS 454 Option Series 36 + RPO Z15 Super Sport Option Package + LS5 V8 Sport Coupe

    Malibu SS 454 Option Series 36 + RPO Z15 Super Sport Option Package + LS5 V8 Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 136371B110752
    Malibu SS 454 Option Series 36 + RPO Z15 Super Sport Option Package + LS5 V8 Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 1363711541204
    Auction entries : 2
    Malibu SS 454 Option Series 36 + RPO Z15 Super Sport Option Package + LS5 V8 Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 136371R106832
    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $3,440
    Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Malibu SS 454 Option Series 36 + RPO Z15 Super Sport Option Package + LS5 V8 Convertible

    Price : $3,650
    Weight : 3450 lbs | 1564.894 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Malibu SS 454 Option Series 36 + RPO Z15 Super Sport Option Package + LS6 V8 Sport Coupe

    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Malibu SS 454 Option Series 36 + RPO Z15 Super Sport Option Package + LS6 V8 Convertible

    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 198.0 in | 5029 mm.
    Width : 75.4 in | 1915 mm.
    Height : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Wheelbase : 112.0 in | 2845 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Steering
    Recirculating Ball
    Turns lock to lock : 5.50
    Turning Circle : 13.9 m | 547.282 in. | 13900.963 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : E78-14B

    Component

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    NHTSA Campaign ID70V143000
    NotesPOSSIBILITY 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 Chevelle? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle has wheelbase sizes of 112.00 and 115.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle has lengths of 198.00-, 202.00-, 207.00-inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle has widths of 75.40-, 76.00-, 80.00-inches.

    Q: How much did the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle cost when new?A: The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle cost approximately $2,675 to $3,650 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle was offered as a Malibu Heavy Chevy Model 13337+VF3 Option V8 Sport Coupe, Malibu Heavy Chevy Model 13537+VF3 Option V8 Sport Coupe, Malibu SS 454 Option Series 36 + RPO Z15 Super Sport Option Package + LS5 V8 Convertible, Malibu SS 454 Option Series 36 + RPO Z15 Super Sport Option Package + LS5 V8 Sport Coupe, Malibu SS 454 Option Series 36 + RPO Z15 Super Sport Option Package + LS6 V8 Convertible, Malibu SS 454 Option Series 36 + RPO Z15 Super Sport Option Package + LS6 V8 Sport Coupe, Malibu SS Option Series 36+RPO Z15 SS Option Package V8 Convertible, Malibu SS Option Series 36+RPO Z15 SS Option Package V8 Sport Coupe, Series 31 Nomad 6 Cyl Station Wagon, Series 32 V8 Nomad Station Wagon, Series 33 Six Cyl Sedan, Series 33 Six Cyl Sport Coupe, Series 34 Greenbrier V8 Station Wagon, Series 34 V8 Sedan, Series 34 V8 Sport Coupe, Series 35 Malibu 6 Cyl Sedan, Series 35 Malibu 6 Cyl Sport Coupe, Series 36 Malibu Concours V8 Station Wagon, Series 36 Malibu V8 Convertible, Series 36 Malibu V8 Sedan, Series 36 Malibu V8 Sport Coupe, Series 36 Malibu V8 Sport Sedan, Series 37 Malibu Concours Estate V8 Station Wagon.

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

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

    Q: How many 1971 Chevelles were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 327,159 examples of the Chevelle in 1971.

    Q: What engines did the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 (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 (6588 cc | 402.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 3200 RPM
  • V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 365 HP (268.64 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 Chevelle have? A: The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Powerglide, Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic.

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