1971 SS-Optioned Malibu
The SS option itself
The SS Equipment option was now more of a appearance option rather than a performance option.
For sport coupes, and convertibles, the SS only required an optional engine and optional transmission. For the first time the SS-optioned Chevelle could be ordered with either 350cid engine and TH350 3-speed automatic transmission. The SS equipment option included power disc/drum brakes, black-accented grille, special domed hood with locking pins, LH outside remote mirror, SS emblems on grille, fenders, rear bumper, and steering wheel, sport suspension, 15" x 7" wheels with bright lug nuts and special center caps and trim rings, F60-15 white lettered tire and function symbol on instrument panel knobs.
Only the SS454 have the engine size on the fender emblems - all
others only have the SS emblem.
The radio knobs, lighter knob, and headlamp knob have international
symbols on all SS-equipment optioned Chevelles
SS EQUIPMENT - $357.05
The basic SS equipment option could be ordered on the Malibu sport coupe, convertible, and sedan pickup under RPO Z15. The required optional engine and optional transmission must be ordered separately.
| RPO Option | Description | Cost(1) |
| L65 | 350 cid 245-hp V8 | $26.35 |
| L48 | 350 cid 270hp V8 | $73.75 |
| LS3 | 402 cid 300-hp V8 | $172,75 |
| LS5 | 454 cid 365-hp V8 | $279.10 |
| MC1 | HD 3-speed manual transmission (LS3 only) | $132.00 |
| M11 | 3-speed manual transmission (L48 only) | $132.00 |
| M38 | TH350 3-speed automatic transmission (L48 and L65 only) | $216.50 |
| M40 | TH400 3-speed automatic transmission (LS3 and LS5 only) | $237.60 |
| M20 | Wide ratio 4-speed manual transmission (L48, L65, and LS3 only) | $199.80 |
| M22 | HD close ratio 4-speed manual transmission (LS5 only) | $237.60 |
(1)Pricing may vary depending on the time of the year and dealer.
Rear Sway Bar - RPO F41
For 1972, RPO F41 was part of both the Z15 SS equipment option. The El Camino could not be ordered with the F41 option due to the standard rear air shock absorbers that were standard on all El Caminos regardless of any SS equipment option.
Hoods and Stripes