1971 Buick GS 455

Look for the GS monograms on the front fenders, deck and hood to identify or additional emblems for those cars equipped with the 455 Stage I options. At an additional cost, a GSX package was available and came with a painted hood, accent striping, blacked out grille, dual hood air scoops and special monograms.

The GS standard engine is a 350 cu. in V8 4bbl with a compression ratio of 8.5:1 with a standard 3 speed manual transmission. Available as options was a 455 V8 Stage 1 engine and a 3 speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission, column or console shift mounted or a 4 speed manual.

Inside the GS, interior dimensions are as follows:

• 37.9 inches - front head room
• 36.3 inches - rear head room
• 41.6 inches - front leg room
• 32.3 inches - rear leg room
• 58.5 inches - front shoulder room
• 57.1 inches - rear shoulder room

1971 Buick GS 455 Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Gran Sport / GS 455 Series
43400	43437	2 dr Hardtop - 5P	$3,285	3,461 lbs	8,268
43400	43467	2 dr Convertible - 5P	$3,476	3,497 lbs	902

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
43400	112 in.	203.3 in.	-	-	G78 x 14