1971 Corvette Origin, Engine, and Color Variants

1971 Corvette was the fourth year of production of the 1968-1982 "C3" generation. One of the least models changed from one year to another was 1971 Corvette. It was also affecting thq 1971 corvette as the effect of the labor dispute shortened the production year of 1970. All engine versions were detuned 1971 corvette with the exception of the LS6 engine, 1970 corvette engine. The LS6 engine had had aluminum heads and 425 hp. For the reasons of access, the door fuel filter has been redesigned. 

1971 Corvette become the last model to contain fiber optic lights and instrumentation. Until January 1971, the 1971 production will not begin, hence the low production. There were approximately 21,000 Corvettes which produced in 1971. In 1971 the ZR1 (ZR-1) was available. The ZR1 had M22 transmission, the LT1 motor, heavy duty brakes, transistor ignition, special aluminum radiator, special springs, shocks and sway bars.


14,680 Corvette Convertibles and 7121 Corvette Coupes. The real price for the 1971 Corvette Coupe was $ 5,496 and the 1971 Corvette Convertible has slightly priced less than $ 5,259.
In 1971, It was available with engines of 454 cubic inches. There were four engines which available for the 1971 Corvette :

1. 454 ci 425 hp (LS6)


2. 454 ci 365 (LS5)


3. 350 ci 330 hp (LT1)


4. 350 ci 270hp base engine

For 1971 Corvettes, Holley carburators and Rochester Quadrajet were installed .

There were ten Exterior colors available for 1971 Corvettes (Paint code in brackets):

1. Classic White (972)


2. Nevada Silver (905)


3. Mille Miglia Red (973)


4. Sunflower Yellow (912)


5. Mulsanne Blue (976)


6. Brands Hatch Green (983)


7. Bridgehampton Blue (979)


8. Ontario Orange (987)


9. War Bonnet Yellow (989)


10. Steel Cities Gray (988)

Here are some 1971 Corvette Gallery Photos:

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Mille Miglia Red (973) - Front Left View

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Mille Miglia Red (973) - Rear Left View

1971 Corvette Black ( not original colour ) - Front Left View

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Mulsanne Blue (976) - Front Left View

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Steel Cities Gray (988) - Front Left View

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Mille Miglia Red (973) - Front Left View

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Mille Miglia Red (973) - Front View

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Classic White (972) - Rear Left View

Interior of 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Steel Cities Gray (988) - Seats View

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