12 bolt rear-end WAS NOT USED AT ALL, all
Camaros got the 10 bolt 8.5" corporate rear.
New 3 piece rear spoiler, which was the 1970 COPO 9796 design.
D80 spoiler option included ABS Plastic front spoiler
Some new colors (like BLACK) and hubcaps offered.
International symbols used on dash knobs as opposed to words
Van Nuys (Los Angeles) production discontinued at end of year
1971 Camaro had several notable changes including the seats and emblems. In an effort to
comply with federal regulations requiring leaded fuel to be phased out,
General Motors lowered compression ratios of all engines to a maximum of
9.0:1. Not only did this actually cut horsepower (compared to an 11.0:1
engine), but General Motors also began rating their engines in SAE NET
horsepower. In 1971, engines were rated in both SAE NET & Gross HP. Net
horsepower is a more accurate indication of actual power production.
The quickest way to tell a 1971 Camaro
from a 1970 Camaro is to check the front seats,
the 1971 Camaro got high backed seats adapted from the Vega. From an emblem
standpoint, the "C" on the header panel was changed from chrome to Red, and
the "Camaro by Chevrolet" trunk lid emblem was shortened to "Camaro". Among
the other new goodies on the 1971 Camaro
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High-back seats from vega replace low-back seats.
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Side marker lights now flash with turn signal lenses
