subject: 1971 Chevelle For Sale [print this page] Weighing in at 4,000 pounds with a 112.0 wheelbase, Chevrolet built just approximately 9,500 SS 454 units. The 454-cubic-inch V8 under the hood has a compression ratio of 8.5:1, but manages 365 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 465 pound-feet of torque at 3200 rpm. Representative performance in 1971 was 0-60 mph in 6 seconds, and a quarter-mile in 14.35 seconds with a top speed of 97 mph. The base price back in 1970 was approximately $4,000, but enthusiasts will find it difficult to find at that price today even in poor condition.
