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1971 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 2DR Coupe

2dr Coupe

$2,250 MSRP
5.7l V-8 Ohv
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.3 sec

0-60 mph

14.7 sec

@ 96 mph

Horsepower • Torque
270 hp

Power

360 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,255 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1971 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 2DR Coupe
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1971

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Nova

Trim:

SS 350 2DR Coupe

Style:

2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$2,250

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,255 lbs

Length:

189.4 in.

Width:

72.4 in.

Height:

52.9 in.

Wheelbase:

111 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.5

Weight Distribution:

Front: 56.0% | Rear: 44.0%

MPG:

11 city / 16 hwy

Fuel:

20 gal. / 280 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

270 hp @ 4,800 rpm

Torque:

360 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm

Engine:

5.7l V-8 Ohv

Displacement:

5.7 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

5,000 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.29 sec

0-60 mph:

6.68 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

15.98 sec

0-100 mph:

16.37 sec

Top Speed:

123 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.57 sec @ 78.2 mph

¼ mile:

14.71 sec @ 95.6 mph

½ mile:

23.11 sec @ 115.9 mph

1 mile:

37.9 sec @ 122.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/75R14

Rear Tires:

P205/75R14

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

3-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.08

Gear Ratios

1: 2.52

2: 1.52

3: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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