Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1971 Camaro.
The 1971 Chevrolet Camaro, a second‑generation model that debuted a decade before the modern complaint record begins, represents an early chapter in the model’s long production history. While detailed specifications for its body, platform, and powertrain are not captured in the available data, the vehicle’s legacy can be contextualized by the broader reliability trends of the Camaro line, which show a peak of 295 complaints in 2010 and a low of just 13 complaints in 2022. This contrast indicates that, although the 1971 iteration predates the period most often analyzed for quality issues, the model’s overall durability has improved markedly over time, positioning the early‑year Camaro as a historic reference point rather than a benchmark for contemporary reliability.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 185 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in |
| Overall height | 48.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3102 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Camaro of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Z28 LT-1 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.20 sec | 14.50 sec | 330 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | Z28 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 5.80 sec | 14.20 sec | 360 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | RS ZL-1 Coupe 7.0L V8 | 5.30 sec | 13.20 sec | 430 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | SS396 Coupe 6.5L V8 | 6.80 sec | 14.80 sec | 325 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | Indy 500 Pace Car Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.00 sec | 16.00 sec | 255 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | RS/SS 350 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.30 sec | 15.90 sec | 300 hp | RWD |
| 1968 | Z/28 RS Coupe 4.9L V8 | 5.30 sec | 13.77 sec | 290 hp | RWD |
| 1968 | SS 396 Coupe 6.5L V8 | 6.60 sec | 15.00 sec | 325 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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