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1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupe

The 1971 Chevelle Malibu V8 Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2975. 240,200 produced.
136371B119332
V8
Engine
Coupe
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupe

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3637 Chevelle Malibu
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code B Baltimore, MD
Serial Number 119332 Unit #119332

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1971
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower145 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower245 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower270 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower365 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke11 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Displacement307
Torque300@2400
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Horsepower200@4600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockCast alloy iron

Dimensions

Production240200
Weight3292
Width75.4
Wheelbase116
Length201.2
Front Tread60
Rear Tread59.9
Height52.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF78 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

Equipment350 cu. in. V8 engine, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power brakes, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, 454 cu. in. V8 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Antique Green Metallic, Antique White, Ascot Blue Metallic, Brands Hatch Green, Bridgehampton Blue, Burnt Orange Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Classic Copper Metallic, Classic White, Command Blue Metallic, Cottonwood Green Metallic, Cranberry Red, Lime Green Metallic, Mediterranean Blue, Mesa Sand, Mille Miglia Red, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Nevada Silver Metallic, Ontario Orange, Placer Gold Metallic, Rosewood Metallic, Sandalwood, Sea Aqua Metallic, Silver Steel Metallic, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, War Bonnet Yellow

Pricing

MSRP$2975.00

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.