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1971 Camaro Specifications<\/h2>

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1971 was the year the car insurance industry brought an end to the original \u2018muscle car\u2019 era.\u00a0In an effort to comply with federal regulations requiring leaded fuel to be phased out,\u00a0General Motors<\/span>\u00a0lowered compression ratios of all engines to a maximum of 9.0:1.<\/h3>

Not only did this actually cut horsepower (compared to an 11.0:1 compression ratio engine), but General Motors also began rating their engines in SAE NET horsepower. In 1971, engines were rated in both SAE NET & Gross HP.<\/p>

While essentially a carry-over from the previous year, the 1971 Camaro had several notable changes. These changes included a new 3 piece\u00a0rear spoiler<\/span>, optional ABS plastic front spoiler, high back seats adapted from the Vega, and minor changes to the emblems. Little changes in the appearance of the 1971 Chevy Camaro separated it from the previous year, but under the hood, the Camaro was a much tamer vehicle.<\/p>

New insurance laws and the woes of a faltering economy along with fears of oil shortages led General Motors and all U.S.-based car manufacturers to downgrade horsepower in favor of better gas mileage and mainly to comply with new federal laws. 1971 was considered by many car enthusiasts to be a very disappointing year.<\/p>

1971 Camaro Brochure<\/h2>