1971 CHEVROLET
FULL SIZED CARS
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Biscayne, Series 153, 6 Cylinder or Series 154, 8 Cylinder
Bel Air, Series 155, 6 Cylinder or Series 156, 8 Cylinder
Impala, Series 163, 6 Cylinder or Series 164, 8 Cylinder
Caprice, Series 166, 8 Cylinder
Chasis Features:
Wheelbase:
Passenger Cars: 121.5 Inches - All Series
Station Wagons: 125 Inches - All Series
Overall Length, All Series:
Passenger Cars: 217 Inches
Station Wagons: 224 Inches
Tire Sizes:
Bel Air & Biscayne: F78 X 15"
Impala & Caprice: G78 X 15"
Station Wagons: H78 X 15"
1971 Chevrolet (Full Sized) Engines:
6 Cylinder, Inline, Overhead Valve, 250 Cu. In., 145 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 245 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 270 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 400 Cu. In., 255 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 402 Cu. In., 300 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 365 HP
See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.
BISCAYNE, SERIES 153, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #15369; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,096; Shipping Weight: 3,732 Lbs.
BISCAYNE, SERIES 154, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #15469; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,448; Shipping Weight: 3,888 Lbs.
Model #15435, 4 Door Brookwood Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,929; Shipping Weight: 4,542 Lbs.
Biscayne Production:
6 Cylinder: 2,900
8 Cylinder: 34,700
Total: 37,600
BEL AIR, SERIES 155, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #15569, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,232; Shipping Weight: 3,732 Lbs.
BEL AIR, SERIES 156, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #15669, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,585; Shipping Weight: 3,888 Lbs.
Model #15645, 4 Door Townsman Station Wagon, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,135; Shipping Weight: 4,598 Lbs.
Model #15635, 4 Door Townsman Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,020; Shipping Weight: 4,544 Lbs.
Bel Air Production:
6 Cylinder: 5,000
8 Cylinder: 15,000
Total: 20,000
IMPALA, SERIES 163, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #16369, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,391; Shipping Weight: 3,760 Lbs.
Model #16357, 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,408; Shipping Weight: 3,742 Lbs.
IMPALA, SERIES 164, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #16469, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,742; Shipping Weight: 3,914 Lbs.
Model #16457, 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,759; Shipping Weight: 3,896 Lbs.
Model #16439, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,813; Shipping Weight: 3,978 Lbs.
Model #16447, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,826; Shipping Weight: 3,912 Lbs.
Model #16467, Impala 2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,021; Shipping Weight: 3,960 Lbs.
Model #16345, 4 Door Kingswood Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $4,227; Shipping Weight: 4,648 Lbs.
Model #16435, 4 Door Kingswood Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,112; Shipping Weight: 4,588 Lbs.
Impala Production:
6 Cylinder: 2,300
8 Cylinder: 425,400
Total: 427,700
CAPRICE, SERIES 166, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #16639, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,134; Shipping Weight: 4,040 Lbs.
Model #16647, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,081; Shipping Weight: 3,964 Lbs.
Model #16645, 4 Door Kingswood Estate Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $4,498; Shipping Weight: 4,738 Lbs.
Model #16435, 4 Door Kingswood Estate Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,384; Shipping Weight: 4,678 Lbs.
Caprice Production: 91,300
Station Wagon Production: 91,300
1971 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
6 Cylinder Engine:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R46TS
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Dwell 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: 550 RPM, in Drive
Idle CO %:
Standard Transmission: 1.0
Automatic Transmission: 1.0
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 245 HP, Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44TS
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 2 BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 550 RPM
Idle CO %: .05
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 245 HP, Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44TS
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM
Idle CO %: 0.5
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 270 HP:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44TS
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM
Idle CO %: .05
8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In., 255 HP with Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44TS
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 550 RPM
8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In., 255 HP with Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44TS
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive
Idle CO %: 0.5
8 Cylinder Engine, 402 Cu. In., 300 HP:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44TS
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
Idle CO %: 1.0
8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In., 365 HP:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R43TS
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
Capacities-All Full Sized Series :
6 Cylinder Engine
Cooling System:
Without 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: 23 Gallons (Station Wagons: 20 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 15 Quarts
With Heater: 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: 23 Gallons (Station Wagons: 20 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints
8 Cylinder Engine, 400 & 402 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 15 Quarts
With Heater: 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: 23 Gallons (Station Wagons: 20 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints
8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 21 Quarts
With Heater: 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: 23 Gallons (Station Wagons: 20 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 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 Chevrolet, Full Sized:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adnustment: .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, Chevrolet, Full Sized Models:
Brake Drum Diameter:
Passenger Cars: 11 Inches
Station Wagons: 12 Inches
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brake: 2-15/16"
Front Drum Brake: 1-3/16"
Rear Drum:
Passenger Cars: 15/16"
Station Wagons: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8:
Power Brakes: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Chevrolet, All Full Sized Models:
Caster: -1 Degrees
Camber: +1/2 Degree
Toe In; 1/8 to 1/4 inches;
Popular Options:
Air Conditioning; Power Drum Brakes; Power Front Disc Brakes; Electric Clock; Rear Defroster; Power Door Locks; Headlight Washer; Light Monitors; AM Push Button Radio; AM-FM Push Button Radio; AM/FM Stereo Radio; Stereo Tape; Rear Manual Antenna; Vinyl Roof; Automatic Level Control; Power Steering; Tilt Steering Wheel; Tinted Glass, Cruise Control; Power Windows; Variety of 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: Impala SS 454 2 Door Hardtop, Impala SS 454 Convertible.
1971 Chevrolet Historical Data:
1971 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 29, 1970
Model Year Production: 668,200 full sized Chevrolets.
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