1971 Corvette Coupe Specifications, Options and Production Numbers

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Available Body Styles:

Coupe Convertible

Production & Specifications

Total Production

14,680

Wheelbase

98.00"

Length

182.50"

Width

69.00"

Height

47.80"

Curb Weight

3,202.00 lbs.

Track Front/Rear

58.70" / 59.40"

Tire Size

F70x15"

Plant Built

St. Louis

Base Engine

350ci V8 270hp

Serial Range

194371S100001 through 194371S121801

Total Production	14,680
Wheelbase	98.00"
Length	182.50"
Width	69.00"
Height	47.80"
Curb Weight	3,202.00 lbs.
Track F/R	58.70" / 59.40"
Tire Size	F70x15"
Plant Built	St. Louis
Base Engine	350ci V8 270hp
Serial Range	194371S100001 through 194371S121801

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Options for Model Year 1971, Coupe

* = Option price during model year
** = Option price adjusted for inflation, in 2025 dollars

Code	Description	Quantity	1971*	2025**
19437	Base Corvette Sport Coupe	14,680	$5,496	$43,867
	Custom Interior Trim	2,602	$158	$1,261
A31	Power Windows	6,192	$79	$631
A85	Custom Shoulder Belts	677	$42	$335
	Optional Rear Axle Ratio	2,395	$274	$2,187
C07	Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible)	2,619	$63	$503
C08	Vinyl Covering For Aux. Hardtop	832	$42	$335
C50	Rear Window Defroster	1,598	$459	$3,664
C60	Air Conditioning	11,481	$13	$104
J50	Power Brakes	13,558	$47	$375
LS5	454ci 365hp Engine	5,097	$295	$2,355
LS6	454ci 425hp Engine	188	$1,221	$9,746
LT1	350ci 330hp Engine	1,949	$483	$3,855
M21	4 Speed Manual Close Ratio	2,387	$0	$
M22	4 Speed Manual Close Ratio Heavy Duty	130	$100	$798
M40	Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission	10,060	$0	$
N37	Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column	8,130	$84	$673
N40	Power Steering	17,904	$116	$925
PO2	Deluxe Wheel Cover	3,007	$63	$503
PT7	White Stripe Tires F70x15	6,711	$28	$223
PU9	White Letter Tires F70x15	12,449	$42	$335
T60	Heavy Duty Battery	1,455	$16	$126
U69	AM/FM Radio	18,078	$178	$1,421
U79	AM/FM Radio Stereo	3,431	$283	$2,259
UA6	Alarm System	8,501	$32	$252
ZR1	Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package	8	$1,010	$8,062
ZR2	Special Purpose LS6 Engine Package	12	$1,747	$13,944

Paint Colors for Model Year 1971, Coupe

Paint Color Distribution 21,302 total units

Color	%	#	Add'l Charge
905 Nevada Silver	5.5%	1,177	—
912 Sunflower Yellow	5.5%	1,177	—
972 Classic White	8.8%	1,875	—
973 Mille Miglia Red	10.2%	2,180	—
976 Mulsanne Blue	11.6%	2,465	—
979 Bridgehampton Blue	6.7%	1,417	—
983 Brands Hatch Green	16.2%	3,445	—
987 Ontario Orange	10.7%	2,269	—
988 Steel Cities Gray	7.5%	1,591	—
989 War Bonnet Yellow	17.4%	3,706	—
Total	100%	21,302

Interior Colors for Model Year 1971

Code	Material	Color
400	Vinyl	Black
403	Leather	Black
407	Vinyl	Red
412	Vinyl	Dark Blue
417	Vinyl	Saddle
420	Leather	Saddle
423	Vinyl	Dark Green

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