1971 Chevelle Frame Specs

Chevrolet Chevelles were first introduced in 1964 with a wide range of choices; from a basic family car to a convertible or sports coupe. Models such as the Malibu became widely popular, and the Super Sport option signaled Chevrolet's entry into the muscle car business because of its performance and styling features. However, new federal laws were created in the 1970s, compelling automakers to reinvent their vehicles. The dominance of muscle cars started to dwindle, and the 1971 Chevelle was born with less horsepower but with minimal changes to its appearance -- except for the single headlight and tail lights integrated to the bumper.

Two-door models

Two-door Chevelles include the Series 33 -- which was a hard-top sports coupe with a six-cylinder engine -- and exclusive Malibu series with sports-coupe and convertible options. It also included the new Heavy Chevy sports coupe, with body options based on the Malibu but made with side stripes, rally wheels, blackout grille and heavy Chevy badging. The wheel base for these models was 112 inches, and overall length was 198 inches. It had a width of 76 inches, while the front and rear tire treads were 59 inches.

Four-Door Chevelles had a wheel base of 116 inches. Models introduced were the six-cylinder Series 33 sedan, V8-powered Series 34 sedan and the widely popular Malibu series with sedan and sports-sedan options. Overall car length was 202 inches, and its overall width was 76 inches. Front and rear tracks were the same at 59 inches.

Built with extra interior space and a rear door for easy luggage access, Chevrolet station wagons were introduced with two or four-door options. In 1971, four-doors were featured on models like the Nomad, Series 34 Greenbrier, Malibu Concourse, and Malibu Concourse Estate. As with the smaller sedans and sports coupes, the front and rear tire treads were 59 inches. With the extra space of a station wagon, overall length reached 207 inches, overall width was at 76 inches, and the wheelbase was 125 inches.