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1971 Chevrolet Impala 6 Series 16300
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,280.00
No. Produced 427,700
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 16369
Weight 3,718lbs
Wheelbase 121.5 inches
Length 216.4 inches
Width 79.5 inches
Height 54.1 inches
Front Tread 63.8 inches
Rear Tread 63.7 inches
Type Turbo-Thrift, valve-in-head
Displacement 250 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3.53 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 145@4200
Rated Horsepower 36.04
Torque 230@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast alloy iron
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
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Fully synchronous 3-speed manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.85 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.95
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Recirculating ball
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 55/64 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size G78 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.75 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 163691a100001
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 includes all Impalas except convertibles.

1971 Chevrolet Chassis Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1971 Chevrolet (October 1970Detroit 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. BrighamHorseless 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 1971Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
Front disc rear drum brakesStd
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