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| 1971 Chevrolet Vega Series 14100 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,091.00 | |
| No. Produced | 58,800 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 14111 | |
| Weight | 2,121lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 97 inches | |
| Length | 169.7 inches | |
| Width | 65.4 inches | |
| Height | 51.9 inches | |
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline 4, overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 139.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 3.625 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 90@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 19.6 | |
| Torque | 136@2400 | |
| Main Bearings | ||
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Prefix 1 + last 8 of VIN. | |
| Engine No. Location | On pad at right side of cylinder block at rear of distributor. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 3.24 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.68 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.47 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 8 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.53 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum | ||
| Front Size | 9 11/16 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | A78 x 13 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | |||
| Oil | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | |||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 141111a100001 and up | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 13 | ||
| Digits 1: Make | |||
| Digits 2-3: Series | |||
| Digits 4-5: Body style | |||
| Digits 6: Model year | |||
| Digits 7: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 8-13: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced is approximate. | |||
| References | |
| 1971 Chevrolet Chassis Service Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1971 Chevrolet (October 1970 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1971 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Tuxedo Black | ||
| Mulsanne Blue Metallic | ||
| Cranberry Red | ||
| Classic White | ||
| Antique White | ||
| Nevada Silver Metallic | ||
| Silver Steel Metallic | ||
| Ascot Blue Metallic | ||
| Mediterranean Blue | ||
| Bridgehampton Blue | ||
| Command Blue Metallic | ||
| Sea Aqua Metallic | ||
| Cottonwood Green Metallic | ||
| Lime Green Metallic | ||
| Brands Hatch Green | ||
| Antique Green Metallic | ||
| Sunflower Yellow | ||
| Placer Gold Metallic | ||
| Champagne Gold Metallic | ||
| Sandalwood | ||
| Burnt Orange Metallic | ||
| Mesa Sand | ||
| Classic Copper Metallic | ||
| Rosewood Metallic | ||
| War Bonnet Yellow | ||
| Ontario Orange | ||
| Steel Cities Gray | ||
| Mille Miglia Red | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Torque-Drive automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Speed control device | Opt | |