What is a 1971 Corvette VIN Decoder?

A 1971 Corvette VIN Decoder helps you unlock key details about your Chevrolet Corvette C3, including the model year, engine specifications, body style, production plant, and original color options.

How do I decode a 1971 Corvette VIN?

You can decode your 1971 Corvette's VIN using our free VIN Decoder tool, which provides factory details, engine specs, and other key information about your Corvette.

Why is decoding a 1971 Corvette VIN important?

Decoding the VIN is essential for verifying your Corvette's authenticity, checking for matching numbers, and learning more about the vehicle's history, specifications, and original colors.

Where do 1971 Corvette specs come from?

The specifications and VIN decoding information are sourced from the official GM 1971 Corvette Vehicle Information Kit, ensuring accuracy and authenticity.

1971 Corvette VIN Decoder & Specs

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How to Decode Your 1971 Corvette VIN – Full Breakdown & Guide

Authenticate and understand your 1971 Corvette with our specialized VIN decoder. Input your VIN to identify engine, body, and transmission configurations. This decoder ensures you have accurate production and specification information. The trim tag decoder will reveal original color combinations and build dates, invaluable for historical research and restoration.

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1971 VIN range

194371S100001 – 194371S121801

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In 1971, a total of 21,801 Corvettes were manufactured, comprising 14,680 Coupes and 7,121 Convertibles.

You can use the Corvette C3 Decoder to decode other Corvette 1971 codes and view Corvette 1971 charts on the Corvette C3 chart article. All specifications and VIN decoding details are based on official Chevrolet data from GM’s 1971 Corvette Vehicle Information Kit .

1971 Corvette Specifications

Uncover the original color choices for the 1971 Corvette. You’ll find a detailed compilation of exterior and interior colors, along with their color codes and visual references. This information is invaluable for verifying the factory-applied colors of your 1971 Corvette.

Exterior Colors

Code	Color	Color sample
905	Nevada Silver
912	Sunflower Yellow
972	Classic White
973	Monza Red
976	Mulsanne Blue
979	Bridgehampton Blue
983	Brands Hatch Green
987	Ontario Orange
988	Steel Cities Gray
989	War Bonnet Yellow

Interior Colors

The 1971 Corvette offered buyers a choice of either leather or vinyl interior upholstery. Color options varied slightly depending on the chosen material.

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

Color combinations

Chevrolet’s 1971 Corvette provided buyers with several interior color choices. Customers could select from various leather and vinyl materials, facilitating personalized combinations to complement their exterior color preference.

Exterior	Quantity	Interior
Nevada Silver	1,177 (5.40%)	Black / Dark Blue / Dark
Sunflower Yellow	1,177 (5.40%)	Black / Dark Green / Saddle
Classic White	1,875 (8.60%)	Black / Dark Blue / Dark Green / Red / Saddle
Mille Miglia Red	2,180 (10.00%)	Black / Red
Mulsanne Blue	2,465 (11.31%)	Black / Dark Blue
Bridgehampton Blue	1,417 (6.50%)	Black / Dark Blue
Brands Hatch Green	3,445 (15.80%)	Black / Dark Green
Ontario Orange	2,269 (10.41%)	Black / Dark Green / Saddle
Steel Cities Gray	1,591 (7.30%)	Black / Saddle
War Bonnet Yellow	3,706 (17.00%)	Black / Dark Green / Saddle

Chassis

Wheelbase	Length	Width	Weight
98 in	182.5 in	69.0 in	Coupe: Curb: 3,292 lb; Shipping: 3,202 lb Convertible: Curb: 3,306 lb; Shipping: 3,216 lb

Curb weight: Weight of the empty vehicle ready to drive. Shipping weight plus the weight of gasoline and water.

Shipping weight: Weight of the basic vehicle with regular equipment, grease, and oil. Weight of gasoline and water not included.

1971 Corvettes were outfitted with F70-15 bias-ply nylon cord tires. Learn more about the tires used on Corvettes in the article Corvette C3 RPM Calculator.

Engines

Engine Code	Order Code	CI	HP	Equipment
CJL	Base	350	270	Rochester Q-jet, 4-Speed
CGT	Base	350	270	Rochester Q-jet, Turbo Hydra-Matic
CJK	Base	350	270	Rochester Q-jet, Turbo Hydra-Matic
CGZ	LT1	350	330	Holley 1x4BC, Mechanical Lifters, 4-Speed
CGY	ZR1	350	330	Performance Package, LT1 Engine, M22 4-Speed
CPH	LS5	454	365	Rochester Q-jet, Hydraulic Lifters, 4-Speed
CPJ	LS5	454	365	Rochester Q-jet, Hydraulic Lifters, Turbo Hydra-Matic
CPW	LS6	454	425	Holley 1x4BC, Mech. Lifters, Alum. Heads, 4-Speed
CPX	LS6	454	425	Holley 1x4BC, Mech. Lifters, Alum. Heads, Turbo Hydra-Matic

You can read more from the Corvette C3 Engines article.

Transmissions

Code	Type	Transmission
P	Manual	Muncie 4-Speed
A	Manual	M20 Muncie 4-Speed with wide gear ratio
B	Manual	M21 Muncie 4-Speed with close gear ratio
C	Manual	M22 Muncie heavy-duty 4-Speed with close gear ratio
K	Automatic	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 with 350 engine
S	Automatic	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 with LS5 454 engine
Y	Automatic	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 with LS6 454 engine

You can read more from the Corvette C3 Transmissions article.

1971 Corvette RPO

Chevrolet offered a number of options to allow buyers to customize their Corvette to their exact specifications.

Code	Option	Total
19437	Corvette sport coupe	14,680
19467	Corvette convertible	7,120
Base	Vinyl trim	19,199
-	Leather trim	2,602
A31	Power windows	6,192
A85	Custom shoulder harness	677
C07	Auxiliary hardtop	2,619
C08	Auxiliary hardtop vinyl	832
C50	Rear window defroster	1,598
C60	Air conditioning	11,481
J50	Power brakes	13,558
LS5	454 365 hp engine	5,097
LS6	454 425 hp engine	188
LT1	350 330 hp engine	1,949
M21	4-speed close-ratio manual transmission	2,387
M22	4-speed Heavy-duty manual transmission	130
M40	Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission	10,060
N37	Tilt & telescopic steering column	8,130
N40	Power steering	17,904
PT7	F70 x 15 white stripe tires	6,711
PU9	F70 x 15 white lettered tires	12,449
P02	Deluxe wheel trim covers	3,007
T60	Heavy-duty battery	1,455
U69	AM-FM radio	21,509
U79	Stereo equipment	3,431
ZQ1	Rear axle ratio selection	2,395
ZQ3	350 300 hp engine	6,646
ZR1	350 330 hp engine	8
ZR2	454 425 hp engine	12
ZW4	4-speed wide-ratio transmission	9,224

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