Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1971) SS 454 7.4 Turbo-Jet V8 (270 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1971) SS 454 7.4 Turbo-Jet V8 (270 Hp) /Coupe 1971 - 1972/

What is the body type of Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1971)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the power output of Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe 1971 SS 454 7.4 Turbo-Jet V8 (270 Hp)?

270 Hp, 529 Nm
390 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe 1971 SS 454 7.4 Turbo-Jet V8 (270 Hp)?

7.4 l
7440 cm³
454.02 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1971 Chevrolet SS 454 7.4 Turbo-Jet V8 (270 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1971) Coupe 1971 SS 454 7.4 Turbo-Jet V8 (270 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe?

5017 mm
197.52 in.

What is the width of 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe?

1915 mm
75.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1971) SS 454 7.4 Turbo-Jet V8 (270 Hp)?

1674-1759 kg
3691 - 3878 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe?

362 l
12.8 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1971) SS 454 7.4 Turbo-Jet V8 (270 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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    - SS 454 7.4 Turbo-Jet V8 (270 Hp)
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    - 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (175 Hp)
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    - 4.1 Turbo-Thrift (110 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Chevelle

Generation

Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1971)

Modification (Engine)

SS 454 7.4 Turbo-Jet V8 (270 Hp)

Start of production

August, 1971

End of production

June, 1972

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6.2 kg/Hp, 161.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.2 kg/Nm, 316 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

270 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

36.3 Hp/l

Torque

529 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 390 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LS5

Engine displacement

7440 cm³ 454.02 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

107.98 mm 4.25 in.

Piston Stroke

101.6 mm 4 in.

Compression ratio

8.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

21.8 l 23.04 US qt | 19.18 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1674-1759 kg 3691 - 3878 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

362 l 12.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

72 l 19.02 US gal | 15.84 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5017 mm 197.52 in.

Width

1915 mm 75.39 in.

Height

1339 mm 52.72 in.

Wheelbase

2845 mm 112.01 in.

Front track

1524 mm 60 in.

Rear (Back) track

1521 mm 59.88 in.

Front overhang

960 mm 37.8 in.

Rear overhang

1212 mm 47.72 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

117 mm 4.61 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.8 m 41.99 ft.

Approach angle

25.6°

Departure angle

20.7°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

13.8°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Independent coil spring, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Rigid axle suspension, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 279.4x25.4 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 241.3 mm

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Tire size

235/60 R15

Wheel rim size

7J x 15

Specs of Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1971) SS 454 7.4 Turbo-Jet V8 (270 Hp) /1971, 1972/