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Chevy Corvette 1961 Technical Specifications

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1961 Chevy Corvette
  • Years of Manufacture: 1961
  • Number Built: 10,939
  • Price at Introduction: n/a
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Models:
    • Convertible
  • ID Location:
    • Left front body hinge pillar
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 176.7 in.
    • Total width: 70.4 in.
    • Height at kerb weight: 52.9 in.
    • Wheelbase: 102.0 in.
    • Front Track: 57 in.
    • Rear Track: 59 in.
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 3108 lb
  • Transmission:
    • 2 Speed Automatic:
      • 1st: 1.82:1
      • 2nd: 1.1:1
      • Reverse: 1.82:1
    • 3 Speed Manual:
      • 1st: 2.21:1
      • 2nd: 1.32:1
      • 3rd: 1:1
      • Reverse: 2.21:1
    • 4 Speed Manual:
      • 1st: 2.20:1
      • 2nd: 1.66:1
      • 3rd: 1.31:1
      • 4th: 1:1
      • Reverse: 2.26:1
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 3.70:1
    • Optional 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1
  • 315 bhp V8 Engine:
    • Capacity: 283 cubic inches
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in Vee configuration
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, upright
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Fuel injection
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.875 x 3.0 in.
    • Power: 315 bhp @ 6200rpm
    • Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 5100rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
    • Other engines available 230 bhp, 245 bhp, 270 bhp and 275 bhp
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • Coil and distributor
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
    • Rear: Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs
  • Steering:
    • Rack and pinion, ratio 21:1 standard, 16.3:1 optional
    • Turning circle: 39 feet
  • Brakes:
    • Front: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
    • Rear: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
  • Wheels:
    • Steel disc wheels with safety rims 15 x 5K
    • 15 x 5.5K optional
  • Tyres:
    • 6.70 x 15 in.
    • Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
  • Performance (315 bhp V8):
    • Standing Quarter Mile: 15.4 secs.
    • Speed at end: 94.0 mph
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
1961 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd/315 bhp)
Speed
Time
0-30 mph
3.5 secs.
0-40 mph
4.7 secs.
0-50 mph
6.0 secs.
0-60 mph
7.4 secs.
0-70 mph
9.1 secs.
0-80 mph
11.3 secs.
0-90 mph
13.8 secs.
0-100 mph
17.5 secs.


Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges)
Year
Model
Year
Series
Prefix
Assembly
Plant
Serial
Range
1961
1
0867
St. Louis
100001 - 110939
1961 Chevy Corvette
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