1971 Camaro History

The 1971 Camaro looks essentially the same as last year.

Some noticeable changes:

The seats are all high-back with built-in headrests, replacing the low-back seats from the previous year

The 12 bolt rear end is discontinued, and the 10 bolt unit becomes standard on all Camaros

The rear spoiler is now a three-piece unit ABS plastic is used on the optional front spoiler (RPO D80)

GM lowers compression ratios and starts showing horsepower and torque in terms of NET and GROSS

1971 Camaro SS (Super Sport RPO Z27)

Base engine is the L48, 350 cid 270 gross bhp - 210 net bhp

Optional engine is the LS3, 396 cid 300 gross bhp - 260-net bhp

Heavy duty suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, special shocks

Production: 18,287

1971 Camaro RS (Rally Sport RPO Z22)

No body style changes from previous year

Production: 18,404

1971 Camaro Z/28 (RPO Z28)

Base engine is the Z28, 350 cid 330 gross bhp - 275 net bhp

Production: 4,862