1971 CHEVROLET

1971 CHEVROLET

CHEVELLE

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Chevelle Nomad Station Wagon, Series 131, 6 Cylinder

Chevelle Nomad Station Wagon, Series 132, 8 Cylinder

Chevelle, Series 133, 6 Cylinder

Chevelle, Series 134, 8 Cylinder

Chevelle Malibu, Series 135, 6 Cylinder

Chevelle Malibu, Series 136, 8 Cylinder

Chevelle Concours Estate Wagon, Series 138, 8 Cylinder

Chasis Features:

Wheelbase:

2 Door: 112 Inches - All Series

4 Door: 116 Inches - All Series

Wagon: 116 Inches

Overall Length:

Wagon: 207 Inches

4 Door: 202 Inches

2 Door: 198 Inches

Tire Size: E78 x 14 Inches

1971 Chevelle Engines:

6 Cylinder, Inline, Overhead Valve, 250 Cu. In., 110 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 307 Cu. In, 130 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 165 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 195 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 402* Cu. In., 240 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 270 HP

* Marketed as 396 Cu. In.

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.

Chevelle Models:

CHEVELLE NOMAD STATION WAGON, SERIES 131, 6 CYLINDER:

Model #13136, 4 Door Nomad Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,997; Shipping Weight: 3,632 Lbs.

Production Total: 2,801

CHEVELLE NOMAD STATION WAGON, SERIES 132, 8 CYLINDER:

Model #13236, 4 Door Nomad Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,097; Shipping Weight: 3,746 Lbs.

Production Total: 6,528

CHEVELLE, SERIES 133, 6 CYLINDER:

Model #13369; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,677; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Lbs.

Production Total: 6,621

Model #13337, 2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,712; Shipping Weight: 3,166 Lbs.

Production Total: 6,660

CHEVELLE, SERIES 134, 8 CYLINDER:

Model #13469; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,773; Shipping Weight: 3,338 Lbs.

Production Total: 9,042

Model #13437, 2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,807; Shipping Weight: 3,296 Lbs.

Production Total: 17,117

Model #13436, 4 Door Greenbriar Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,288; Shipping Weight: 3,820 Lbs.

Production Total: 6,128

Model #13446, 4 Door Greenbriar Station Wagon, 9 Passenger

Base Price: $3,340; Shipping Weight: 3,882 Lbs.

Production Total: 2,129

CHEVELLE MALIBU SERIES, 6 CYLINDER:

Model #13569; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,851; Shipping Weight: 3,250 Lbs.

Production Total: 4,241

Model #13537; 2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,885; Shipping Weight: 3,212 Lbs.

Production Total: 6,220

CHEVELLE MALIBU, SERIES 136, 8 CYLINDER:

Model #13669; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,947; Shipping Weight: 3,380 Lbs.

Production Total: 37,385

Model #13637; 2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,980; Shipping Weight: 3,342 Lbs.

Production Total: 180,117

Model #13639; 4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $3,052; Shipping Weight: 3,450 Lbs.

Production Total: 20,775

Model #13667, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $3,260; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Lbs.

Production Total: 5,089

Model #13636, 4 Door Concours Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,337; Shipping Weight: 3,864 Lbs.

Production Total: 12,716

Model #13646, 4 Door Concours Station Wagon, 9 Passenger

Base Price: $3,450; Shipping Weight: 3,908 Lbs.

Production Total: 4,276

CHEVELLE CONCOURS ESTATE WAGON, SERIES 138, 8 CYLINDER:

Model #13846, 4 Door Concours Estate Station Wagon, 9 Passenger

Base Price: $3,626; Shipping Weight: 3,944 Lbs.

Production Total: 3,219

Model #13836, 4 Door Concours Estate Station Wagon, 9 Passenger

Base Price: $3,514; Shipping Weight: 3,892 Lbs.

Production Total: 4,502

1971 CHEVROLET

CHEVELLE

Tune Up Specifications - Chevelle - All Series:

6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In.:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R46TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 550 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM, in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In., Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R45TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 550 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In., Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R45TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 245 H.P., (Standard Transmission):

Spark Plug:

Type AC R45TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 245 H.P., Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R45TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 270 HP, With Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In. 270 HP, With Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In. 270 HP, Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In. 270 HP, Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 402 Cu. In.:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 365 H.P.

Spark Plug:

Type AC R43TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 425 H.P., Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 425 H.P., Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive

Capacities-All Series :

With 6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 11 Quarts

With Heater Only: 12 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 12 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-3/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater Only: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-3/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater Only: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-3/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 402 Cu. In.,:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 22 Quarts

With Heater Only: 23 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 23 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-3/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In., 365 H.P.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 21 Quarts

With Heater Only: 22 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 22 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-3/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In., 425 H.P.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 21 Quarts

With Heater Only: 22 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 22 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-3/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints

Valve Specifications:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Engine Tightening:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Distributor Specifications:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Starting Motor Specifications:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Carburetor Settings:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Rear Axle Specifications-All Series Chevelle:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .005"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 25 Inch Pounds

Used Bearings: 10 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment:

New Bearings: .010"

Used Bearings: .010"

Brake Specifications, Chevelle:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2 inches

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brake: 2-15/16"

Front Drum: 1-1/8"

Rear Drum: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Chevelle:

Caster: -1 Degrees

Camber: +3/4 Degree

Toe In; 1/8 to 1/4 inches;

Popular Options:

Power Front Drum Brakes, Power Front Disc Front Brakes, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Rear Defogger, Push Button AM Radio, Push Button AM-FM Radio, Rear Antenna (except Station Wagons), AM-FM Stereo Radio, Cruise Control, Electric Clock, Power Tailgate Window for Station Wagons, Four Way Power Seat, Power Convertible Top, Power Windows, Sport Steering Wheel, Tilt Steering Wheel, Rear Defroster, Full Wheel Covers, Wire Wheel Covers, SS Package, Two-Tone Paint, Light Monitoring System, Positraction Axle, Various Engine & Transmission Options.

Paint Colors & Codes:

10 Classic White

13 Nevada Silver

16 Silver Steel

19 Texedo Black

24 Ascot Blue

25 Mediterranean Blue

26 Mulsanne Blue

29 Command Blue

39 Sea Aqua

42 Cottonwood Green

43 Lime Green

49 Antuque Green

52 Sunflower

53 Placer Gold

55 Champagne Gold

61 Sandalwood

62 Burnt Orange

63 Mesa Sand

65 Hugger Orange

67 Classic Copper

75 Cranberry Red

78 Rosewood

905 Nevada Silber

976 Mulsanne Blue

912 Sunflower

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Chevelle 2 Door Hardtop

1971 Chevelle Historical Data:

1971 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 10, 1970.

Model Year Production: Approximately: 335,626 Chevelles.