All 1971 Chevelles were redesigned with the new single headlight designs from the Monte Carlo and could be optioned with hood stripes and the cowl induction hood.
With high priced fuel and insurance premiums on top of the newer emissions standards the 1971 Chevelle saw a collapse in performance options. In response to GM's edict that all engines ran on unleaded fuel and to meet every restrictive emission standards, Chevrolet detuned all its engines and introduced two new entry level engines. The standard Chevelle engine was now a single exhaust two barrel - 350 V8, and optional was the 350 V8 4V with 270hp, the 402 engine previously known as a 396 was renamed the "Turbo Jet 400" and offered only 300hp. The LS6 454 was also no longer offered, and amazingly the LS5 454 returned with 365hp.
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Chevelle Nomad Station Wagon Series 31 - Six-Cyl
31
36
4 Dr Nomad - 6P
$2,997
3,632 lbs
Note 3
Chevelle Nomad Station Wagon Series 32 - V-8
32
36
4 Dr Nomad - 6P
$3,097
3,746 lbs
Note 3
Chevelle Series 33 - Six-Cyl
33
69
4 Dr Sedan - 6P
$2,677
3,210 lbs
See Notes
33
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe
$2,712
3,166 lbs
Chevelle Series 34 - V-8
34
69
4 Dr Sedan - 6P
$2,773
3,338 lbs
See Notes
34
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe
$2,807
3,296 lbs
34
46
4 Dr Greenbrier- 6P
$3,340
3,882 lbs
Note 3
34
36
4 Dr Greenbrier- 8P
$3,228
3,820 lbs
Chevelle Malibu Series 35 - Six-Cyl
35
69
4 Dr Sedan - 6P
$2,851
3,250 lbs
See Notes
35
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,885
3,212 lbs
Chevelle Malibu Series 36 - V-8
36
69
4 Dr Sedan - 6P
$2,947
3,380 lbs
See Notes
36
39
4 Dr Sport Sedan - 6P
$3,052
3,450 lbs
36
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,980
3,342 lbs
36
67
2 Dr Convertible - 6P
$3,260
3,908 lbs
36
46
4 Dr Concours - 9P
$3,450
3,864 lbs
Note 3
36
36
4 Dr Concours - 6P
$3,337
3,864 lbs
Malibu Concours Estate Series 38 - V-8
38
46
4 Dr Station Wagon - 9P
$3,626
3,944 lbs
Note 3
38
36
4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P
$3,514
3,892 lbs
Chevelle Heavy Chevy - V8 + VF3 Option Package
34
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,804
3,260 lbs
Note 4
Chevelle Malibu Heavy Chevy - V-8 + VF3 Option Package
6,727 vehicles were produced with the Heavy Chevy package
Around 80,000 cars were equipped with the SS package.
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Chevelle (2 Dr)
112 in
198 in
76 in
59 in
59 in
E78 x 14B
Chevelle (4 Dr)
116 in
202 in
76 in
59 in
59 in
E78 x 14B
Chevelle Station Wagon
125 in
207 in
76 in
59 in
59 in
H78-14
VIN Numbers
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code. Also the serial number was on the top of the dash, left side, visible thru windshield.
First Symbol - Manufacturer
1 = Chevrolet
Second & Third Symbol
- Series
01 = Corvair 500 six-cylinder
35 = Chevelle Malibu/Concours six-cylinder
05 = Corvair Monza six-cylinder
36 = Chevelle Malibu/Concours V-8
11 = Nova four-cylinder
38 = Chevelle Concours Estate V-8
13 = Nova six-cylinder
53 = Biscayne/Brookwood six-cylinder
14 = Nova V-8
54 = Biscayne/Brookwood V-8
23 = Camaro six-cylinder
55 = Bel Air/Townsman six cylinder
24 = Camaro V-8
56 = Bel Air/Townsman V-8
31 = Chevelle Nomad six-cylinder
63 = Impala six-cylinder
32 = Chevelle Nomad V-8
64 = Impala/Kingswood V-8
33 = Chevelle/Greenbriar 300 Deluxe six-cylinder
66 = Caprice/Kingswood Estate V-8
34 = Chevelle/Greenbriar 300 Deluxe V-8
94 = Corvette
Fourth & Fifth Symbol
- Body Style
11 = two-door sedan
45 = four-door nine-passenger station wagon
27 = two-door pillared sport coupe
46 = four-door three-seat station wagon
35 = four-door six-passenger station wagon
47 = Impala Custom or Caprice sport coupe
36 = four-door two-seat station wagon with dual -action
tailgate
