1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan
The 1971 Chevelle Malibu V8 Sport Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3047. 240,200 produced.
Confidence
95%
136391L525453
V8
Engine
Sport Sedan
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3639 | Chevelle Malibu |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | L | Los Angeles, CA |
| Serial Number | 525453 | Unit #525453 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1971
Body StyleSport Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.
Engine
250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower145 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower245 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower270 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower365 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Clutch Size11 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Displacement307
Torque300@2400
Horsepower200@4600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockCast alloy iron
Dimensions
Production240200
Weight3400
Length201.2
Front Tread60
Width75.4
Wheelbase116
Rear Tread59.9
Height53.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF78 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentPower brakes, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, 400 cu. in. V8 engine
Colors
Exterior ColorsAntique Green Metallic, Antique White, Ascot Blue Metallic, Brands Hatch Green, Bridgehampton Blue, Burnt Orange Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Classic Copper Metallic, Classic White, Command Blue Metallic, Cottonwood Green Metallic, Cranberry Red, Lime Green Metallic, Mediterranean Blue, Mesa Sand, Mille Miglia Red, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Nevada Silver Metallic, Ontario Orange, Placer Gold Metallic, Rosewood Metallic, Sandalwood, Sea Aqua Metallic, Silver Steel Metallic, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, Tuxedo Black, War Bonnet Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3047.00
Body
Seating6
Doors4
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.