1971 Corvette
| Wheelbase: 98" | Track: 58.7" Front / 59.4" Rear | Height: 47.8" Coupe | |
| Length: 182.5" | Width: 69" | Curb Weight: 3,202 lbs. | |
| Tire Size: F70x15" | Plant: St. Louis | ||
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he 1971 Corvette was one of the model years least changed in appearance. A labor dispute in May of 1969 caused the 1969 model production to run long, shortening normal 1970 production by over four months. To compensate Chevrolet then treated 1971 Corvette production as an extension of 1970. GM also directed it's divisions to cut octane requirement in all 1971 engines, this effort carried a higher priority than appearance changes. One visible clue to a 1971's outward appearance is amber parking light lenses, although some very early production had clear lenses.1971 Options:
| Code | Description |
Quantity |
19437 |
Base Corvette Sport Coupe |
14,680 |
19467 |
Base Corvette Convertible |
7,121 |
Custom Interior Trim |
2,602 |
|
A31 |
Power Windows |
6,192 |
A85 |
Custom Shoulder Belts |
677 |
C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible) |
2,619 |
C08 |
Vinyl Covering For Aux. Hardtop |
832 |
C50 |
Rear Window Defroster |
1,598 |
C60 |
Air Conditioning |
11,481 |
Optional Rear Axle Ratio |
2,395 |
|
J50 |
Power Brakes |
13,558 |
LS5 |
454ci 365hp Engine |
5,097 |
LS6 |
454ci 425hp Engine |
188 |
LT1 |
350ci 330hp Engine |
1,949 |
M21 |
4 Speed Manual Close Ratio |
2,387 |
M22 |
4 Speed Manual Close Ratio Heavy Duty |
130 |
M40 |
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission |
10,060 |
N37 |
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column |
8,130 |
N40 |
Power Steering |
17,904 |
PO2 |
Deluxe Wheel Cover |
3,007 |
PT7 |
White Stripe Tires F70x15 |
6,711 |
PU9 |
White Letter Tires F70x15 |
12,449 |
T60 |
Heavy Duty Battery |
1,455 |
UA6 |
Alarm System |
8,501 |
U69 |
AM/FM Radio |
18,078 |
U79 |
AM/FM Radio Stereo |
3,431 |
ZR1 |
Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package |
8 |
ZR2 |
Special Purpose LS6 Engine Package |
8 |
Serial Numbers: 194371S100001 through 194371S121801
For Convertibles, the fourth digit is a "6"
Suffix:
| CGT: 350ci, 270hp AT | CPH: 454ci, 365hp MT |
| CGY: 350ci, 330hp (ZR1) MT | CPJ: 454ci, 365hp AT |
| CGZ: 350ci, 330hp (LT1) MT | CPW: 454ci, 365hp MT AH |
| CJK: 350ci, 270hp AT | CPX: 454ci, 425hp AT AH |
| CJL: 350ci, 270hp MT |
MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, PS=Power Steering, AC=Air Conditioning, SD=Second Design, IG=Transistor Ignition, EC=Evaporative Emission Control, EP=Early Production, AH=Aluminum Heads
The ZR1 included the LT1 Engine, M22 Transmission, heavy-duty power brakes, transistor ignition, special aluminum radiator, and special springs, shocks, and front and rear stabilizer bars. ZR1's also had metal fan shrouds. The ZR2 was similar to the ZR1 except the ZR2 package included the LS6 454ci, 425hp engine.
Base Engine: 350ci V8 270hp