VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1971
Make Chevrolet
Series Camaro V8
Trim Level Sport Coupe
Original Base Price $3,011.00
No. Produced 103,452
Body
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 4
Model Number 12487
Weight 3,168lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 188 inches
Width 74.4 inches
Height 49.1 inches
Front Tread 60.6 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Engine
Type Turbo-Fire V8, valve-in-head
Displacement 307 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Brake Horsepower 200@4600
Rated Horsepower 48.05
Torque 300@2400
Main Bearings 5
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
Carburetor
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Transmission
Type Fully synchronous, 3-speed manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.85 to 1
2nd 1.68 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 2.95 to 1
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.4 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Hotchkiss
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Recirculating ball
Brakes
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Other Systems Specifications
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
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Wheel Size 14 x 7
Tire Size E78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. Starting 124871N(or L)100001
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.