1971 · Plymouth · United States
Thirty Hemis in the Redesigned GTX
On the redesigned 1971 Satellite body the GTX fell to 2,942 cars, only 30 of them with the Hemi.
United States · researched through 2026-09-22
On the redesigned 1971 Plymouth intermediate body, GTX production fell to 2,942 cars within a range that also counted 46,807 Satellites (including Sebring), 16,253 Satellite Sebring Plus, and 14,218 Road Runners. The 1971 Plymouth B Body Registry and Mopar Connection Magazine agree exactly on the 2,942 GTX figure, though neither source names its underlying record, so this record notes they may share a common lineage rather than representing two independent counts. Standard GTX equipment, per the data book, ran to the 440 four-barrel V8, three-speed TorqueFlite, extra-heavy-duty suspension, heavy-duty shocks and 11-inch brakes, a Rallye cluster with a wood-grained panel and 150-mph speedometer, vinyl bucket seats with integral head restraints, a performance hood with "440" call-outs, a black grille, and quad taillights with bright lens frames.1,2
Only 30 of the 2,942 GTXs carried the 426 Hemi, split 11 with the four-speed manual and 19 with TorqueFlite, a rarity that leaves the overwhelming majority of 1971 GTXs on the standard 440 or the optional 440 Six Barrel. No documented split between the 440 four-barrel and 440 Six Barrel installations was found, and the production notes for this record state that gap directly: prices, paint, and specification sources for the wider GTX equipment picture beyond the Hemi breakdown remained inaccessible for 1971.2
The engine lineup carried both gross and net SAE ratings side by side for the year. The standard 440 four-barrel read 370 hp and 480 lb-ft gross but 305 hp and 400 lb-ft net as installed; the optional 440 Six Barrel, on three two-barrel Holleys, read 385 hp and 490 lb-ft gross against 330 hp and 410 lb-ft net; and the 426 Hemi, with Air Grabber induction, read 425 hp and 490 lb-ft gross against 350 hp and 390 lb-ft net, the 30-unit production figure carried against the Hemi's own engine row as well as the separate GTX-model production breakdown.
The Hemi option, order code E74, ran $746.50 and could not be combined with the three-speed manual, air conditioning, speed control, or trailer towing; the 440 Six Barrel, code E87, ran a comparatively modest $125 under the same restrictions. Buyers could add a Track Pak axle package (code A33, a 3.54 Sure-Grip Dana 9-3/4-inch axle) for $149.80 with the Hemi or 440 and a four-speed, or step up to the Super Track Pak (A34, a 4.10 axle with power disc brakes) for $219.30. An Aerodynamic Spoiler Package, code A45 at $59.40, was restricted to the GTX and Road Runner, with its front spoilers installed at the dealer rather than the factory.
The GTX's own factory price ran $3,707 for the two-door hardtop, including excise tax and a $25 dealer preparation charge but excluding destination and other taxes. GTX-specific lower body side stripes came in white, black, or gold (codes V7W, V7X, V7Y), with an optional hood-and-fender transverse stripe in the same three colors, though that stripe option was explicitly not available with Air Grabber or the Hemi. Identification ran to GTX emblems on the doors, grille, and deck lid, the black grille, the raised-panel "440" hood call-outs, and the bright-framed quad taillights, all carried over from the standard-equipment description in the data book's own GTX section.
Fact sheet · 1971 · United States
The numbers
1971 Plymouth GTX — On the redesigned 1971 Satellite body the GTX fell to 2,942 cars, only 30 of them with the Hemi.
Coverage: Partial — researched sections are shown; missing ones are not yet sourced. Researched through 2026-09-22.
Every figure is labeled with how sure we are. Reported means a manufacturer, registry, or reference figure we cite but have not reconciled against factory records ourselves. Disputed means credible sources disagree and both are shown. Rows are separately scoped; don't add them together unless the note says they make up a total.
Key facts
- Standard GTX equipment, by the data book: 440 four-barrel V-8, three-speed TorqueFlite automatic, extra-heavy-duty suspension, heavy-duty shocks and 11-inch brakes, Rallye cluster with wood-grained trim and 150-mph speedometer, vinyl bucket seats with integral head restraints, performance hood with "440" call-outs, black grille and quad taillights with bright lens frames.
- The GTX's big-engine options were the 440 Six Barrel (385 hp gross, 330 net) and the 426 Hemi (425 gross, 350 net).
Production
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX model total1,2 GTX · 2-door hardtop · not stated Two sources agree; neither names its underlying record, so they may share a lineage. | 2,942 | not stated, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 426 Hemi2 GTX · 2-door hardtop · 426 Hemi · not stated | 30 | not stated, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 426 Hemi, four-speed2 GTX · 2-door hardtop · 426 Hemi · four-speed manual · not stated | 11 | not stated, model-year | Reported |
| GTX 426 Hemi, TorqueFlite2 GTX · 2-door hardtop · 426 Hemi · TorqueFlite automatic · not stated | 19 | not stated, model-year | Reported |
No documented 440 four-barrel versus 440 Six Barrel split, price, paint or specification source was accessible for 1971; those sections are open.
Prices when new
| Model | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| GTX 2-door hardtop (RS23), V-8 | $3,707 | manufacturer suggested retail price incl. excise and $25 dealer preparation; excludes destination and taxes, 1971 model year (price list) |
Prices are the nominal dollars of the day, not adjusted for inflation.
Engines
| Engine | Factory rating | Availability | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440 4-bbl V-8 440 cu in · single 4-barrel | 370 hp @ 4,600, 480 lb-ft @ 3,200 (SAE gross); 305 hp @ 4,600, 400 lb-ft @ 3,200 (SAE net (installed)) | standard (GTX only) | Not yet sourced |
| 440 Six Barrel (3x2-bbl) V-8 440 cu in · three 2-barrel Holley | 385 hp @ 4,700, 490 lb-ft @ 3,200 (SAE gross); 330 hp @ 4,700, 410 lb-ft @ 3,200 (SAE net (installed)) | optional | Not yet sourced |
| 426 Hemi V-8 426 cu in · two 4-barrels, Air Grabber | 425 hp @ 5,000, 490 lb-ft @ 4,000 (SAE gross); 350 hp @ 5,000, 390 lb-ft @ 4,000 (SAE net (installed)) | optional | 302 Reported |
Ratings are the manufacturer's advertised figures under the standard shown (SAE gross before 1972, SAE net after). They are not dyno results, and gross and net ratings can't be compared directly.
Transmissions
| Transmission | Availability | Built |
|---|---|---|
| TorqueFlite automatic, three-speed | standard | Not yet sourced |
| 4-speed manual with Hurst shifter and pistol grip2 | optional | Not yet sourced |
Options and packages
| Code | Option | Price | Installed |
|---|---|---|---|
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High-impact paint colour | $15.05 | Not yet sourced |
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Two-tone paint | $31.10 | Not yet sourced |
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Full vinyl roof | $95.75 | Not yet sourced |
|
Hood and fender transverse stripe (not with Air Grabber or Hemi) | $22.50 | Not yet sourced |
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Bucket seats, cloth and vinyl (Road Runner requires A87 Decor Group) (no charge) | — | Not yet sourced |
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Bucket seats, vinyl (Road Runner requires A87 Decor Group) (standard) | — | Not yet sourced |
E74order code |
426 Hemi 2x4-bbl V-8 (not with 3-speed, air conditioning, speed control or trailer towing) | $746.50 | Not yet sourced |
E87order code |
440 6-bbl V-8 (not with 3-speed, air conditioning, speed control or trailer towing) | $125 | Not yet sourced |
D21order code |
4-speed manual, floor-mounted (Track Pak A33 or A34 required with Hemi or 440) (no charge) | — | Not yet sourced |
D34order code |
TorqueFlite (with 340, 383 4-bbl, Hemi or 440 6-bbl; standard on GTX) (standard) | — | Not yet sourced |
T46order code |
G78x14 whitewall tires (340/383 Road Runner; no charge on 440 cars; not with 426) (no charge) | — | Not yet sourced |
U86order code |
G60x15 raised-white-letter tires with 426 or 440 engines (replacing G70x14 raised white letter) | $63.10 | Not yet sourced |
D91order code |
Sure-Grip differential | $45.35 | Not yet sourced |
A01order code |
Light Package, 2-door models | $31.95 | Not yet sourced |
A02order code |
Driver Aid Group (low-fuel, seat-belt and door-lock warning lights; A01 required) | $14.20 | Not yet sourced |
A04order code |
Basic Group, 2-door models (AM radio, power steering, variable-speed wipers, left racing mirror) | $199.90 | Not yet sourced |
A28order code |
Noise Reduction Package (required in California with 440 6-bbl and TorqueFlite) | $36.50 | Not yet sourced |
A33order code |
Track Pak axle package (Hemi or 440 with 4-speed; Sure-Grip Dana 9-3/4 in. 3.54) | $149.80 | Not yet sourced |
A34order code |
Super Track Pak axle package (Hemi or 440; Dana 4.10, power disc brakes) | $219.30 | Not yet sourced |
A35order code |
Trailer-Towing Package (Road Runner and GTX; G70x14 minimum on Road Runner) | $26.30 | Not yet sourced |
A36order code |
Performance Axle Package, with 440 engines and TorqueFlite | $81.80 | Not yet sourced |
A36order code |
Performance Axle Package, with Hemi and TorqueFlite | $45.35 | Not yet sourced |
A45order code |
Aerodynamic Spoiler Package (GTX and Road Runner only; front spoilers dealer installed) | $59.40 | Not yet sourced |
B11order code |
Heavy-duty brakes (standard) | — | Not yet sourced |
B41order code |
Front disc brakes (power brakes required) | $24.45 | Not yet sourced |
B51order code |
Power brakes | $45.15 | Not yet sourced |
C14order code |
Rear shoulder belts | $26.50 | Not yet sourced |
C16order code |
Console (bucket seats only) | $57.65 | Not yet sourced |
C21order code |
Center seat cushion and folding armrest (bucket seats) | $57.65 | Not yet sourced |
C62order code |
"Comfort Position" manual 6-way left bucket seat adjuster | $35 | Not yet sourced |
C92order code |
Colour-keyed accessory floor mats | $14.25 | Not yet sourced |
F11order code |
50-amp alternator | $11.80 | Not yet sourced |
F25order code |
70 amp-hr battery (standard with 440 and Hemi) (standard) | — | Not yet sourced |
G11order code |
Tinted glass, all windows | $43.40 | Not yet sourced |
G15order code |
Tinted windshield | $29.80 | Not yet sourced |
G31order code |
Manual right racing mirror (with G33) | $11.75 | Not yet sourced |
G33order code |
Remote-control left racing mirror | $16.25 | Not yet sourced |
G36order code |
Dual body-colour racing mirrors (without A04; 11.75 with A04) | $28 | Not yet sourced |
H31order code |
Rear window defogger | $31.45 | Not yet sourced |
H41order code |
Strato ventilation | $18.20 | Not yet sourced |
H51order code |
Air conditioning (not with 440 4-bbl manual, 440 6-bbl, Hemi or Air Grabber) | $383.25 | Not yet sourced |
J21order code |
Electric clock (not with tachometer) | $18.45 | Not yet sourced |
J25order code |
Variable-speed windshield wipers | $5.85 | Not yet sourced |
J41order code |
Pedal dress-up | $5.85 | Not yet sourced |
J45order code |
Hood pins | $16.55 | Not yet sourced |
J52order code |
Inside hood release | $10.55 | Not yet sourced |
J55order code |
Undercoating with hood insulator pad | $22.60 | Not yet sourced |
J68order code |
Backlight louvers (colour-keyed mirrors required) | $68.45 | Not yet sourced |
L42order code |
Nightwatch time delay and headlights-on warning | $19.45 | Not yet sourced |
M05order code |
Door edge protectors, 2-door | $6.50 | Not yet sourced |
M31order code |
Belt moulding | $14.60 | Not yet sourced |
M51order code |
Sun roof with canopy vinyl roof | $455.95 | Not yet sourced |
M51order code |
Sun roof with full vinyl roof | $484.65 | Not yet sourced |
M73order code |
Painted front and rear bumpers with front applique | $37.85 | Not yet sourced |
M75order code |
Rear bumper tape treatment | $16.35 | Not yet sourced |
M85order code |
Bumper guards, front and rear | $33.70 | Not yet sourced |
M91order code |
Deck-lid luggage rack | $35 | Not yet sourced |
N25order code |
Engine block heater | $15.55 | Not yet sourced |
N42order code |
Decorative exhaust tips (standard with Hemi; not California) (standard) | — | Not yet sourced |
N85order code |
Tachometer (not with clock) | $52.70 | Not yet sourced |
N88order code |
Automatic speed control | $60.90 | Not yet sourced |
N96order code |
Air Grabber (standard with Hemi) | $68.90 | Not yet sourced |
P31order code |
Power windows | $110.10 | Not yet sourced |
R11order code |
AM radio | $66.40 | Not yet sourced |
R26order code |
AM radio with stereo cassette (without A04) | $219.15 | Not yet sourced |
R35order code |
AM/FM stereo (without A04) | $213.70 | Not yet sourced |
R36order code |
AM/FM stereo with cassette (without A04) | $366.40 | Not yet sourced |
S15order code |
Extra-heavy-duty suspension (NC on Road Runner 340/383; standard with Hemi or 440) (standard) | — | Not yet sourced |
S62order code |
Tilt steering wheel with rim blow | $55.70 | Not yet sourced |
S77order code |
Power steering | $111.40 | Not yet sourced |
S83order code |
Woodgrain rim-blow steering wheel (Road Runner without A87; 20.10 with A87) | $20.10 | Not yet sourced |
S84order code |
"Tuff" Rallye steering wheel (Road Runner without A87; 20.10 with A87) | $20.10 | Not yet sourced |
W11order code |
Deluxe wheel covers, 14 in. | $27.35 | Not yet sourced |
W12order code |
Wheel trim rings | $27.35 | Not yet sourced |
W15order code |
Wire wheel covers, 14 in. | $70.15 | Not yet sourced |
W21order code |
Rallye road wheels | $58.95 | Not yet sourced |
W23order code |
Chrome-styled road wheels, 14 in. | $90.55 | Not yet sourced |
Paint
| Code | Color | Built |
|---|---|---|
GA4 |
Winchester Gray Metallic | Not yet sourced |
GB2 |
Glacial Blue Metallic | Not yet sourced |
GB5 |
True Blue Metallic | Not yet sourced |
GB7 |
Evening Blue Metallic | Not yet sourced |
FC7 |
In-Violet Metallic (extra cost) | Not yet sourced |
FE5 |
Rallye Red | Not yet sourced |
GF3 |
Amber Sherwood Metallic | Not yet sourced |
GF7 |
Sherwood Green Metallic | Not yet sourced |
FJ6 |
Sassy Grass Green (extra cost) | Not yet sourced |
GK6 |
Autumn Bronze Metallic | Not yet sourced |
EL5 |
Bahama Yellow (extra cost) | Not yet sourced |
GT2 |
Tunisian Tan Metallic | Not yet sourced |
EV2 |
Tor-Red (extra cost) | Not yet sourced |
GW3 |
Sno White | Not yet sourced |
TX9 |
Formal Black | Not yet sourced |
GY3 |
Curious Yellow (extra cost) | Not yet sourced |
GY8 |
Gold Leaf Metallic | Not yet sourced |
GY9 |
Tawny Gold Metallic | Not yet sourced |
FY1 |
Lemon Twist (extra cost; released mid-year for all 1971 Plymouths) | Not yet sourced |
V7W / V7X / V7Y |
Lower body side stripe, standard on GTX: white / black / gold | Not yet sourced |
V8W / V8X / V8Y |
Hood and fenders transverse stripe, optional on GTX: white / black / gold | Not yet sourced |
M75 |
Rear bumper and valance tape treatment, flat black (optional) | Not yet sourced |
Color names are the factory's. We don't show color swatches, because a screen color is no guide for a restoration.
Interiors
| Code | Trim | Built |
|---|---|---|
P6Y3 / P6B5 / P6F7 / P6T7 / P6X9 / P6XW / P6XA |
All-vinyl bucket seats, standard on GTX: gold, blue, green, tan, black, white and black, gunmetal and black | Not yet sourced |
Identification
- GTX identification
- GTX emblems on the doors, grille and deck lid; black grille; performance hood with "440" call-outs in raised panels; quad taillights with bright lens frames; lower body side stripe.
Identification
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Also in 1971
- AMC AMX The AMX name moves onto the redesigned Javelin as its top model. It is a derivative badge, not a continuation of the two-seater. 2,054 were built, all with the 360 or 401.
- AMC Hornet SC/360 AMC's one-year compact muscle car pitched as an insurance-friendly alternative. AMC reportedly planned 10,000, but 784 were built.
- AMC Javelin A new, flared-fender Javelin, with the AMX name as its top model. Javelin won AMC the 1971 Trans-Am manufacturers' championship.
- AMC Matador Machine The Rebel Machine's unadvertised successor, a 'Machine Go' option package for the Matador hardtop. Production is unknown; published guesses run from 43 to 68.
- Buick Riviera The boattail Riviera: 455 rated 315 gross / 255 net, GS 330 / 265; 3,175 of 33,810 were GS.
- Buick Skylark Gran Sport, GS and GSX Compression fell to 8.5:1, the GS 350 and GS 455 were merged into one GS series of 9,170 cars, and the GSX became an appearance package on any GS.
- Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu SS A single RPO Z15 SS package now spanned small- and big-block V8s; 9,502 of 19,293 SS cars carried the LS5 454, and Chevrolet began printing net ratings beside gross.
- Chevrolet Chevy II and Nova SS limited to the L48 350 per the source; Rally Nova (RPO YF1) offered. Enthusiast-compiled production: 194,878 cars; Super Sport 7,015.
- Chevrolet El Camino SS A single RPO Z15 SS package on the Malibu/Custom El Camino; the El Camino share of 19,293 SS cars is not separately published.
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS The last SS 454 year: RPO Z20 on 1,919 of 128,600 Monte Carlos.
- Dodge Challenger Challenger's second year lost the SE, the R/T convertible, and the T/A; a new pillared coupe joined the hardtop and convertible, and production fell to roughly a third of 1970's.
- Dodge Charger A new, shorter third-generation body absorbed the Coronet two-doors and the Super Bee; it was the last year for the R/T and for a factory Hemi Charger.
- Dodge Coronet R/T and Super Bee The end of the line for Coronet performance: the two-door Coronets were replaced by the Charger, taking the Super Bee with them.
- Dodge Dart GTS, Swinger and Demon Dodge's version of the Duster fastback arrived as the Demon, and the Demon 340 became the performance Dart: 10,098 built, plus 85 Canadian Swinger 340 Specials.
- Ford Maverick Grabber The Grabber became its own model with a dual-scoop hood, and the 210 hp 302 V8 arrived; Classic Industries counts 38,963 Grabbers.
- Ford Ranchero GT The second Torino-based Ranchero year; reference counts give 3,632 GTs, while Barn Finds rounds the GT figure to about 3,900 of 24,946 Rancheros.
- Ford Thunderbird The last fifth-generation year kept the 360-hp 429 as standard; production fell to 36,055.
- Ford Torino A carryover year for the 1970 body; the Torino Cobra now came standard with a 351 four-barrel and offered the 429 Cobra Jet-R, but only 3,054 Cobras were built.
- Mercury Comet and Cyclone The final Cyclone year: production fell to a few thousand across Cyclone, Cyclone GT and Cyclone Spoiler.
- Mercury Cougar A larger second-generation Cougar, new body codes, and the one-year 429 Cobra Jet option, fitted to 448 cars.
- Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds Compression fell to 8.5:1 for regular fuel, the W-31 was dropped, the sports coupe was gone, and 4-4-2 production fell to 7,589.
- Plymouth Barracuda and 'Cuda Four headlamps and a new grille marked the second E-body year; the Hemi and 440 Six Barrel stayed on the 'Cuda order form, but Barracuda-line production fell to about a third of 1970's.
- Plymouth Duster 340 and 360 The Duster 340's second year brought a new grille, a Thermo-Quad 340 rated 275 gross and 235 net hp, and a $2,703 list price, while output fell to about 12,900.
- Plymouth Road Runner Redesigned on the new Satellite body as a hardtop only, the Road Runner fell to 14,218 cars, and a 340 joined the 383, 440, and Hemi.
- Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am The 455 HO year: the Trans Am's biggest engine, 2,116 cars, and a Formula line split across three V-8s.
- Pontiac GTO Lower compression, dual gross and net ratings, the 455 HO as the top engine, and production down to 10,532.
- Pontiac Grand Prix Boat-tail styling, lower compression, and the manual transmission gone by March: 116 of 58,325 had one.
- Pontiac Tempest and LeMans The Tempest name gives way to T-37; the GT-37 option carries on and the 455 HO is available in two-door LeMans models.