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1971 Corvette Options

ENGINE- Type- 350 cubic inch V-8, 454 cubic inch V-8 optional Horsepower- 270@4800rpm standard, LT1- 350, LS5 365, LS6- 425 Compression Ratio- 8.5 to 1 Carburetor- four barrel TRANSMISSION- Buyers choice of automatic (no cost with base engine, $100 with optional motors) and close or wide ratio 4 speed manual SHIPPING WEIGHT- 3153 lbs (coupe) 3167 (convertible) PRODUCTION TOTAL- 21,801 (14,680 coupes) (7121 convertibles) FACTORY PRICE- $5536 (coupe) $5299 (convertible) CHASSIS DIMENSIONS Wheelbase- 98 inches Overall length- 182.5 inches Front tread- 58.7 inches Rear tread- 59.4 inches Tires- F70X15 1971 CORVETTE OPTIONS 350 horsepower LT1 ($483) 365 horsepower LS5 454 cubic inch big block ($295) 425 horsepower LS6 454 cubic inch big block ($1221) ZR1 package ($1010) ZR2 package ($1747) Off-road exhaust ($36.90) Side mounted exhaust ($116.65) Transistor ignition system ($64.16) Heavy duty battery ($15.80) Special suspension front and rear ($29.20) Power brakes ($47.40) Power steering ($115.90) Air conditioning ($464.50) 4 wheel covers ($57.95) Detachable hardtop ($252.80) Alarm system ($31.60) AM/FM radio ($178) AM/FM stereo ($283.35) Black vinyl roof ($63.20) Telescoping steering wheel ($84.30) Whitewall tires ($30.35) White letter tires ($43.65) Custom trim ($158) Custom deluxe shoulder belts ($42.15) Rear window defroster ($42.15) Power windows ($85.35)




HISTORICAL FOOTNOTES- If you liked the 1970 Corvette, you'd like the 1971. They were virtually the same car. A new resin process (that supposedly improved the body) and a different interior were the major changes. Under the hood, compression ratios were lowered to enable Corvette engines to run on lower octane fuel. Slightly over 1/3 of 1971 Corvette's had a tilt steering wheel, 53.9% had a four speed manual, 82.1% had power steering, 52.7% had A/C and 28.4% had power windows. A "ZR1" option package included heavy duty brakes, close ratio 4 speed, special sway bars, springs and shocks, transistorized ignition and the LT-1 motor. Cost was $1010.