1971 Corvette Specifications
Due to stricter emissions requirements, the 1971 Corvette was retuned to run on low-lead fuel. Though it resulted in a tamer ride, other improvements made the 1971 a joy to drive. Here are the specifications for the 1971 Corvette:
 A 1971 Corvette with a 330 hp, 4-speed manual transmission could go 0-60 in 6 seconds. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Convertible | Coupe |
| Wheelbase, inches | 98.0 | 98.0 |
| Length, inches | 182.5 | 182.5 |
| Width, inches | 69.0 | 69.0 |
| Track, inches | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 |
| Height, inches | 47.9 | 47.9 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,593 | 3,593 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible/coupe)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, lateral leaf springs, struts, U-joint halfshafts, trailing arms, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
Wheels/Tires
8x15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed Hydra-Matic
4-speed manual
Standard axle ratio
3.36:1
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 5.7/350 | 5.7/350 | 7.4/454 | 7.4/454 |
| Bore × stroke, inches | 4.00 x 3.48 | 4.00 x 3.48 | 4.25 x 4.00 | 4.25 x 4.00 |
| Fuel Management | 1 x 4-bbl. | 1 x 4-bbl. | 1 x 4-bbl. | 1 x 4-bbl. |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 270 @ 4,800 | 330 @ 5,600 | 365 @ 4,800 | 425 @ 5,600 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 360 @ 3,200 | 360 @ 3,600 | 465 @ 3,400 | 475 @ 4,000 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 270 hp, 4-sp man. | 330 hp, 4-sp man. |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| 0-100 mph, sec | 19.8 | 14.5 |
| 1/4-mile, sec @ mph | 15.55 @ 90.4 | 14.57 @ 100.6 |
(Source: Car and Driver)
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door convertible | 7,121 | $5,259.00 |
| 2-door coupe | 14,680 | 5,496.00 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Custom Interior Trim | 2,602 | $158.00 |
| Power Windows | 6,192 | 79.00 |
| Custom Shoulder Belts (std w/coupe) | 677 | 42.00 |
| Auxiliary Hardtop | 2,619 | 274.00 |
| Vinyl Covering | 832 | 63.00 |
| Rear Window Defroster | 1,598 | 42.00 |
| Air Conditioning | 11,481 | 459.00 |
| Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 2,395 | 13.00 |
| Power Brakes | 13,558 | 47.00 |
| 365 hp Engine | 5,097 | 295.00 |
| 425 hp Engine | 188 | 1,221.00 |
| 330 hp Engine | 1,949 | 483.00 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 2,387 | 0.00 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty | 130 | 100.00 |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | 10,060 | 0.00 |
| Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 8,130 | 84.30 |
| Power Steering | 17,904 | 115.90 |
| Deluxe Wheel Covers | 3,007 | 63.00 |
| White Stripe Tires, F70 x 15 nylon | 6,711 | 28.00 |
| White Letter Tires, F70 x 15 nylon | 12,449 | 42.00 |
| Heavy Duty Battery (std w/LS5, LS6) | 1,455 | 15.80 |
| Alarm System | 8,501 | 31.60 |
| AM/FM Radio | 18,078 | 178.00 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo | 3,431 | 283.00 |
| Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package | 8 | 1,010.00 |
| Special Purpose LS6 Engine Package | 12 | 1,747.00 |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production | Color Choice | Production |
| Nevada Silver | 1,177 | Sunflower Yellow | 1,177 |
| Classic White | 1,875 | Mille Miglia Red | 2,180 |
| Mulsanne Blue | 2,465 | Bridgehampton Blue | 1,417 |
| Brands Hatch Green | 3,445 | Ontario Orange | 2,269 |
| Steel Cities Gray | 1,591 | War Bonnet Yellow | 3,706 |
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