1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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In 1970, GM lifted a restriction on engines over 400 ci, but in 1971, it required all cars to run on unleaded gasoline and to meet strict emission standards. So what's a muscle car supposed to do?
Chevy responded by shrinking the base engine in the 1971 Chevelle, taking it down to a 350-ci V8 rated at 245 horsepower. The top-of-the-line was the LS5 454-ci V8 engine rated at 365 horsepower, down almost 100 horses from the previous year.
Luckily, buyers could special order LS6 engines which generated 325 net horsepower, and 425 gross horsepower. Phew!
Just short of a quarter of the 80,000 Chevelles sold that year were bought with the 454 engines (19,292 were sold).
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
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by Anonymous
Mar 15, 2013
the best project learning process. allot of welding lots of fun time money just rebuilt motor dynoed at 825hp and 1000 ft of torque at the crank i also have a turbo 400 with trans brake and trick shift shift kit and 4:11 gears in the rear so shes got some getty up and go powerMar 15, 2013
by Kevin M
Dec 03, 2010
Raw 454 Ci V8 power ! Over 450 Hp and 480 Ft lbs. of torque. Big car rides nice handles Ok . Braking not too bad considering the weight (3500 lbs.).Build quality very solid (they just don't make them like that any more).Appearance stunning ! Especially at sunset.The red paint with the wide black racing stripes. Cost of ownership not bad considering I purchased the car when it was 7 yrs old.Fuel mileage when I got done with my mods was between 15-18 mpg.Fun ! nothing but fun.When you can press the accelerator to the floor and have tires smoking till you either let off or are traveling at over 90 mph. Wow ... Dec 03, 2010
by Dave C
Jun 15, 2010
this car was one of the best cars maked I loved it ...I bought it for 800 bucks did alot of work to the body and eng...it only had a straight 6 in it so it was fast but not that fast...Jun 15, 2010
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by Anonymous
Mar 15, 2013
the best project learning process. allot of welding lots of fun time money just rebuilt motor dynoed at 825hp and 1000 ft of torque at the crank i also have a turbo 400 with trans brake and trick shift shift kit and 4:11 gears in the rear so shes got some getty up and go powerMar 15, 2013
by Kevin M
Dec 03, 2010
Raw 454 Ci V8 power ! Over 450 Hp and 480 Ft lbs. of torque. Big car rides nice handles Ok . Braking not too bad considering the weight (3500 lbs.).Build quality very solid (they just don't make them like that any more).Appearance stunning ! Especially at sunset.The red paint with the wide black racing stripes. Cost of ownership not bad considering I purchased the car when it was 7 yrs old.Fuel mileage when I got done with my mods was between 15-18 mpg.Fun ! nothing but fun.When you can press the accelerator to the floor and have tires smoking till you either let off or are traveling at over 90 mph. Wow ... Dec 03, 2010
by Dave C
Jun 15, 2010
this car was one of the best cars maked I loved it ...I bought it for 800 bucks did alot of work to the body and eng...it only had a straight 6 in it so it was fast but not that fast...Jun 15, 2010
by Colton S
Apr 05, 2010
Excellent car. Show Quality. Viper Blue Metallic w/ Bright Silver Metallic stripes. The
engine is a Chevrolet Big Block 396 with about 325 hp. Transmission is a 700R4
overdrive. American Racing Torque Thrust II Wheels. Car is worth about $40,000.
Stripes were painted on the car last spring. Apr 05, 2010
by Sam H
Mar 30, 2010
this car is awesome, nothing else like it, great power, amazing burnouts, not good
in corners, duel exhaust, very beautiful car, great body lines i own 2 of them and
hope to own more in the future, gotta love a chevelleMar 30, 2010
by Sam M
Oct 05, 2009
They deleted my other review and i forgot what i wrote. Amazing acceleration, brakes arent too good, turns like a boat. Horrible gas mileage (but who cares). Will burn out with just the thought of giving more than a hair of throttle. Totally cool.Oct 05, 2009
by Elijah E
Sep 29, 2009
This car might be old but you dont got to worry abou tgetting blown by because it has the muscle and the quickness to keep up with the best. Although you might not get the best gas mileage the pure enjoyment is worth it.Sep 29, 2009
by Preston O
Sep 08, 2009
Awesome car color is Garnet with white racing stripes 350 engine dual exhaust Super Sport no air conditioner which is not fun hopefully soon ill put air on it. Classic american muscle made in the USA by Chevrolet the bowtie babySep 08, 2009
by Michael M
Dec 27, 2008
This was my far all time favorite of all cars owned. 1971 SS Chevelle, Leather Interior, 454 BB, Muncie 4-Speed, and dual exhaust. Absolutely fun car to drive. Nothing like the sound and feel of a Big Block muscle car. Dec 27, 2008
by Tommy T
Mar 15, 2008
I helped a friend restore a Convertible, is a blast to drive slowly with V-8 soundtrackMar 15, 2008
by Serkan T
Feb 25, 2008
I wish they would continue to make cars like this.Feb 25, 2008
by Frank I
Jan 28, 2008
The '71 Chevelle was a car that stood in the shadows of the 1970 model for many many years, but latley it has been getting more attention and respect as one of Chevrolets true classics. It may not have carried the massive Horsepower over from 1970, but it definaltly kept the sleek and classic muscle car body lines. This car is great for any Classic car lover who wants a fun reliable old car that has loads of aftermarket parts available all over the USA and Canada.Jan 28, 2008
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