1971 Corvette

The 1971 Corvette was one of the model years least changed in appearance. A labor dispute in May of 1969 caused the 1969 model production to run long, shortening normal 1970 production by over four months. To compensate Chevrolet then treated 1971 Corvette production as an extension of 1970. GM also directed it's divisions to cut octane requirement in all 1971 engines, this effort carried a higher priority than appearance changes. One visible clue to a 1971's outward appearance is amber parking light lenses, although some very early production had clear lenses.

Code	Description	Quantity
19437	Base Corvette Sport Coupe	14,680
19467	Base Corvette Convertible	7,121
	Custom Interior Trim	2,602
A31	Power Windows	6,192
A85	Custom Shoulder Belts	677
C07	Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible)	2,619
C08	Vinyl Covering For Aux. Hardtop	832
C50	Rear Window Defroster	1,598
C60	Air Conditioning	11,481
	Optional Rear Axle Ratio	2,395
J50	Power Brakes	13,558
LS5	454ci 365hp Engine	5,097
LS6	454ci 425hp Engine	188
LT1	350ci 330hp Engine	1,949
M21	4 Speed Manual Close Ratio	2,387
M22	4 Speed Manual Close Ratio Heavy Duty	130
M40	Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission	10,060
N37	Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column	8,130
N40	Power Steering	17,904
PO2	Deluxe Wheel Cover	3,007
PT7	White Stripe Tires F70x15	6,711
PU9	White Letter Tires F70x15	12,449
T60	Heavy Duty Battery	1,455
UA6	Alarm System	8,501
U69	AM/FM Radio	18,078
U79	AM/FM Radio Stereo	3,431
ZR1	Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package	8
ZR2	Special Purpose LS6 Engine Package	8

MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, PS=Power Steering, AC=Air Conditioning, SD=Second Design, IG=Transistor Ignition, EC=Evaporative Emission Control, EP=Early Production, AH=Aluminum Heads

The ZR1 included the LT1 Engine, M22 Transmission, heavy-duty power brakes, transistor ignition, special aluminum radiator, and special springs, shocks, and front and rear stabilizer bars. ZR1's also had metal fan shrouds. The ZR2 was similar to the ZR1 except the ZR2 package included the LS6 454ci, 425hp engine.