The 1961 Corvette had a shapely new 'ducktail' that mated nicely with the existing four-lamp front. |
The 1961 Corvette had a cleaner look that was appreciated by buyers -- sales rose to nearly 11,000 for the model year. |
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The three-speed manual gearbox was standard on the 1961 Corvette, but was offered with a wider choice of axle ratios. |
Vehicle Specifications | Convertible |
Wheelbase, inches | 102.0 |
Length, inches | 176.7 |
Width, inches | 70.4 |
Track, inches | front: 57.0 rear: 59.0 |
Height, inches | 52.9 |
Curb Weight, pounds | 3,108 |
Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
Displacement, liters/cu inch | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 |
Bore x stroke, inches | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 |
Fuel Management | 1 x 4-bbl. | 2 x 4-bbl. | 2 x 4-bbl. | fuel injection | fuel injection |
Horsepower @ rpm | 230 @ 4800 | 245 @ 5000 | 270 @ 6000 | 275 @ 5200 | 315 @ 6200 |
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 300 @ 3000 | 300 @ 3800 | 285 @ 4200 | 290 @ 4200 | 295 @ 5100 |
Acceleration | 230 hp, 4-sp man. | 315 hp, 4-sp man. |
0-60 mph, sec | 8.3 | 6.0 |
0-100 mph, sec | NA | 14.2 |
1/4-mile, sec @ mph | NA | 15.5 @ 106 |
Car Type | Production | Price |
2-door convertible | 10,934 | $3,934.00 |
Option | Production | Price |
Heater | 10,671 | $102.25 |
AM Radio, signal seeking | 9,316 | 137.75 |
Positive Crankcase Ventilation | NA | 5.40 |
Wheels, 15 x 5.5 | 337 | 0.00 |
Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 | 9,780 | 31.55 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 1,458 | 199.10 |
Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,680 | 236.75 |
Power Windows | 698 | 59.20 |
Two-Tone Paint | 3,351 | 16.15 |
245 hp Engine | 1,175 | 150.65 |
270 hp Engine | 2,827 | 182.95 |
275 hp Engine Fl | 118 | 484.20 |
315 hp Engine Fl | 1,462 | 484.20 |
Power Operated Folding Top | 442 | 161.40 |
Positraction Rear Axle | 6,915 | 43.05 |
4-speed Manual Transmission | 7,013 | 188.30 |
Metallic Brakes | 1,402 | 37.70 |
Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension | 233 | 333.60 |
Blackwall Tires, 6.70 x 15 nylon | NA | 15.75 |
24 Gallon Fuel Tank | NA | 161.40 |
Color Choice | Production | Color Choice | Production |
Tuxedo Black | 1,340 | Fawn Beige | 1,363 |
Honduras Maroon | 1,645 | Roman Red | 1,794 |
Ermine White | 3,178 | Sateen Silver | 747 |
Jewel Blue | 855 |
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