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1971 Chevrolet
G-Series
G20 Chevy
United States
Gasoline
RWD
LCV
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1971
Make
Chevrolet
Model
G-Series
Variant
G20 Chevy
Body Style
LCV
Generation
3rd Generation
Seats
1
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
G20 Chevy Van 5.7 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Torque
420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,735 cc
Dimensions
Width
2,019 mm
(79.5 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.7 litres
Engine Fluids › Engine Coolant
IAT
Yes
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
61 - 80 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
37 - 61 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
88.39 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Cast Iron
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 3-speed
Gear Selector
Stalk
Gear Selector Location
Steering Column
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.48 – 2.99 :1
2nd Gear
1.48 – 1.75 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.07 – 3.4 :1
Reverse
2.08 – 3.17 :1
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
83 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Control
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
301.2 mm
(11.9 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
279.4 mm
(11.0 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Anti-roll Bar
Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Dead Axle)
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Optional
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,740 mm
(68.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,702 mm
(67.0 in)
Overhang, Front
749 mm
(29.5 in)
Ground Clearance
178 mm
(7.0 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,359 - 2,767 kg
(5,201 - 6,100 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,270 kg
(2,800 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,270 kg
(2,800 lb)
LCV Specific
General
Version
L1H1
L2H1
Dimensions › Length
L1
4,496 mm
(177.0 in)
L2
5,105 mm
(201.0 in)
Dimensions › Height
L1H1
2,007 mm
(79.0 in)
L2H1
2,007 mm
(79.0 in)
Dimensions › Wheel Base
L1
2,794 mm
(110.0 in)
L2
3,175 mm
(125.0 in)
Dimensions › Turning Circle
L1
12.83 m
L2
14.26 m
Side Door › Side Door Height
H1
1,250 mm
(49.2 in)
Side Door › Side Door Width
L1
1,143 mm
(45.0 in)
L2
1,143 mm
(45.0 in)
Rear Doors › Rear Doors Height
L1H1
1,240 mm
(48.8 in)
L2H1
1,240
Rear Doors
Rear Doors Width
1,381 mm
(54.4 in)
Cargo Space › Depth
L1
2,604 mm
(102.5 in)
L2
3,213 mm
(126.5 in)
Cargo Space › Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
L1
3,594 mm
(141.5 in)
L2
4,203 mm
(165.5 in)
Cargo Space › Height
H1
1,367 mm
(53.8 in)
Cargo Space
Space Width
1,798 mm
(70.8 in)
Cargo Space › Space Width, Between Wheel Arches
L1
1,359 mm
(53.5 in)
L2
1,359 mm
(53.5 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV (Panel Van)
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Optional
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Sliding (Right)
Door Handles
Archaic
Push Button
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Rear Windows, Pop-out
Optional
Windows › Rear Windows, Pop-out
Manual
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Number of Vents, Front
2 pcs
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
1 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Entry Guard
Optional
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Steering Wheel
Tilt
Optional
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
17.2 :1
Steering Mechanism
Recirculating Ball
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
2
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual
2
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Optional
Backrest Angle
Optional
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Optional
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Car Classification
American Classification
Cargo Van
British Classification
Van
Australian Classification
Van
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Cargo Van
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Generation)
40,630
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1971
19,928
1972
20,702
G-Series
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
LCV
Variant
G-Series G20 Chevy
1971–1996
G-Series G20 Chevy LCV Generations
1 of 5
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3rd Generation
1971–1972
Year
1971
Powertrain
G20 Chevy Van 5.7 V8
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
LCVLCV
RWD
Gasoline