- Years of Manufacture: 1971
- Number Built:
- Convertible: 7,121
- Coupe: 14,680
- Price at Introduction:
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
182.5 in.
- Total width: 69.0 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 47.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 98.0 in.
- Front Track: 58.7 in.
- Rear Track: 59.4 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission:
- 3 Speed Automatic:
- 1st: 2.48:1
- 2nd: 1.48:1
- 3rd: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.08:1
- 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio:
- 1st: 2.20:1
- 2nd: 1.64:1
- 3rd: 1.27:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.27:1
- 4 Speed Manual Wide Ratio:
- 1st: 2.52:1
- 2nd: 1.88:1
- 3rd: 1.46:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.59:1
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- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 3.55:1
- Optional 2.73:1, 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56;1
- LT-1 330 bhp 350ci V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 350 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration, air-injection reactor emission control
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Holley 4-bbl
- Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 in.
- Power: 330 bhp @ 5600rpm
- Torque: 360 lb-ft @ 4000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
- Other engines available 270bhp/350ci, LS-5 368bhp/454ci, LS-6 425bhp/454ci
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Independent, lateral struts, transverse leaf spring
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 20.2:1 standard, 17.6:1 with power steering option
- Turning circle: 39.0 feet
- Brakes:
- Front: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
- Rear: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
- Wheels:
- Tyres:
- F70 x 15B bias-belted
- Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
- Performance (LT-1 330 bhp 350ci Wide Ratio Manual):
- Standing Quarter Mile: 14.3 secs.
- Speed at end: 98.0 mph
- Top Speed: 135 mph
1971 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd WR/LT-1 330 bhp 350ci) |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
3.0 secs. |
0-40 mph |
3.8 secs. |
0-50 mph |
4.8 secs. |
0-60 mph |
5.9 secs. |
0-70 mph |
7.5 secs. |
0-80 mph |
9.3 secs. |
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11.5 secs. |
0-100 mph |
14.8 secs. |
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