1971 Stingray with a 350

1971 Stingray with a 350

Description

1971 Stingray with a 350


The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a third-generation (C3) classic American sports car known for its transition to lower compression ratios suited for unleaded fuel, iconic styling, and powerful V8 engine options.


Key Specifications & Production

• Total Production: 21,801 units
• Base Engine: 350 cid / 270 hp V8 (with lowered compression ratios for unleaded fuel)
• Performance / Big Block Options: Included the 454 cubic-inch V8 (such as the LS5 producing 365 hp and the high-output LT1) and the ultra-rare 454 ZR2 package (only 12 units produced).
• Quarter-Mile Performance: The 454 big-block variant clocked a 13.72-second quarter-mile time at over 102 mph.
• Transmissions: 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic).
• Features: Disc brakes, hideaway dual headlights, and removable T-tops.
Equipment Specifications
Year1971
ManufacturerChevrolet
ModelStingray
LocationLaytonsville Cruise In
Detailed Information
Detailed Description
1971 Stingray with a 350
Engine Specs
350 LT1.

General Motors has produced three distinct V8 engines using the LT1 name across different eras of automotive history.


1970–1972 Generation I Small-Block LT-1

• Displacement: 350 cubic inches (5.7L), originally built to cap at 302 ci for Trans-Am racing.
• Output: Rated at 370 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque (though actual output was higher).
• Key Features: Solid-lifter mechanical camshaft, 11.0:1 compression ratio, and a high-flow aluminum intake manifold.
• Notable Vehicles: Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
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