Engine profile

1971 Chevrolet Corvette V8 range

Chevrolet small-block and Mark IV big-block V8 · 350 cubic inches · Chevrolet Motor Division

1971 engine choices summarized from reviewed factory and marque references. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Motor Division
Family: Chevrolet small-block and Mark IV big-block V8
Displacement: 350 cubic inches

Also Known As

1971 Corvette ZQ4 350/2701971 Corvette LT-1 350/3301971 Corvette LS5 454/3651971 Corvette LS6 454/425

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

RPO LS5 454 V8

Value: 365 gross hp / 285 SAE net hp; 465 lb-ft; 9.0:1; cast-iron heads; Rochester Quadrajet
Application: Optional LS5; 5,097 recorded orders
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Sources: 1971 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1971 Corvette LS5 Engine Specifications , 1971 Corvette Production and Performance Numbers

RPO LS6 454 V8

Value: 425 gross hp / 325 SAE net hp; 475 lb-ft; mechanical lifters; Holley four-barrel; cast-iron head references
Application: Optional LS6; 188 recorded orders, including twelve ZR2 packages
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Sources: 1971 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1971 Corvette LS6 Engine Specifications , 1971 Corvette Production and Performance Numbers

RPO LT-1 350 V8

Value: 330 gross hp / 275 SAE net hp; 9.0:1; solid lifters; Holley four-barrel
Application: Optional LT-1; 1,949 recorded orders, including eight ZR1 packages
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Sources: 1971 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1971 Corvette LT-1 Engine Specifications , 1971 Corvette Production and Performance Numbers

Standard ZQ4 350 V8

Value: 270 gross hp / 210 SAE net hp; 360 lb-ft; 9.0:1; Rochester Quadrajet
Application: Standard engine; 14,547 recorded installations
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Sources: 1971 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1971 Corvette Production and Performance Numbers , 1971 ZQ4 Corvette Engine Specifications

Cars Using This Engine

1 linked car page.

Two-seat fiberglass coupe with removable roof panels and rear window, or convertible

1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Two-seat removable-roof coupe or convertible on a 98-inch wheelbase

Source Trail

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Corvette Action Center 1971 Corvette Identification Numbers

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