The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is one of the least changed from the previous year. This was the aftermath of the labor problems during '69 and '70. The biggest changes are in the motor to reduce the octane requirements from previous years as mandated by GM. This took higher priority than any cosmetic changes. One thing that was changed was the parking light lenses, most 71's have amber lenses although some early production models have clear. The resin process used to form body parts was also updated to increase quality. This was the last year for the M22 "Rock Crusher" heavy duty transmission. It was named the "Rock Crusher" because of the sounds it made when shifting. Still no black Vettes' this year on the standard order sheet. Production Options and Build Statistics Total 1971 Corvettes Built - 21,801 Convertibles - 7,121 Coupes - 14,680 Convertible Serial Numbers: 194671S100001 to 194671S21801 Coupe Serial numbers: 194371S100001 to 194671S21801Production Options
RPO Description Price Production 19437 | Base Coupe | $5,496 | 14,680 | 19467 | Base Convertible | $5,259 | 7,121 | N/A | Custom Interior Trim | $158 | 2,602 | A31 | Power Windows | $79.00 | 6,191 | A85 | Custom Shoulder Belts (std. w/ coupe) | $42 | 677 | C07 | Auxiliary Hardtop (Convert.) | $274 | 2,619 | C08 | Vinyl Covering for Aux. Hardtop | $63 | 832 | C50 | Rear Window Defroster | $42 | 1,598 | C60 | Air Conditioning | $459 | 11,481 | N/A | Optional Rear Axle | $13 | 2,395 | J50 | Power Brakes | $47 | 13,558 | LS5 | 454ci, 365hp Engine | $295 | 5,097 | LS6 | 454ci, 425hp Engine | $1,221 | 188 | LT1 | 350ci, 330hp Engine | $483 | 1,949 | M21 | 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio Transmission | $0.00 | 2,387 | M22 | 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty Transmission (Rock Crusher) | $100 | 130 | M40 | Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | $0.00 | 10,060 | N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | $84.30 | 8,130 | N40 | Power Steering | $115.90 | 17,904 | P02 | Deluxe Wheel Cover | $63 | 3,007 | PT7 | White Line Tires F70 x 15 | $28 | 6,711 | PU9 | White Letter Tires F70 x 15 | $42 | 12,449 | T60 | Heavy Duty Battery (std. w/ LS5) | $15.80 | 1,455 | UA6 | Alarm System | $31.60 | 8,501 | U69 | AM/FM Radio | $178 | 18,078 | U79 | AM/FM Radio Stereo | $283 | 3,431 | ZR1 | Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package | $1,010 | 8 | ZR2 | Special Purpose LS6 Engine Package | $1,747 | 12 | Engine Specifications
Feature Base Engine RPO L48 RPO LS5 RPO LS6 RPO LT1 Type | V-8, Overhead Valve | Block | Cast Iron | Displacement | 350 cid | 454 cid | 454 cid | 350 cid | Bore & Stroke | 4.00 x 3.48" | 4.251 x 4.00" | 4.251 x 4.00" | 4.00 x 3.48" | Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 | Brake Horsepower | 270 @ 4800 | 365 @ 4800 | 425 @ 5600 | 330 @ 5600 | Torque | 360 lb-ft @ 3200 | 465 lb-ft @ 3200 | 475 lb-ft @ 4000 | 360 @ 4000 | Main bearing | five | Valve lifters | hydraulic | Solid valve lifters | Camshaft | | high-performance camshaft | High-performance camshaft | High-performance camshaft | Fuel Supply | Rochester Quadra-Jet four-barrel Model 4MV | Rochester 750CFM Quadra-Jet four-barrel | Holley 800CFM four-barrel | Holley four-barrel on aluminum intake manifold |
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