1961 Corvette Specifications
Dimensions |
Wheelbase |
102 in. |
Track Frt/Rear (in) |
57/59 |
Length |
177.2 in. |
Width |
70.5 in. |
Height |
51" |
Frontal Area |
315.4 sq. in. |
Ground Clearance |
6.7 in. |
Curb Weight |
3,035 lbs. |
Weight Dist. F/R (Engine) |
52/47 |
Fuel Capacity |
16.74 gal. |
Coolant Capacity |
16.5 qts. |
Engine Options & Specifications |
|
Base |
353 |
354 |
469 |
469C |
Bore |
3.875 in. |
Stroke |
3.00 in. |
Displacement |
283 ci |
283 ci |
283 ci |
283 ci |
283 ci |
Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
11.0:1 |
11.0:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
Horsepower |
230 bhp |
275 bhp |
315 bhp |
270 bhp |
245 bhp |
Torque |
300 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm |
305 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
295 lb-ft @ 5,100 rpm |
285 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm |
300 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm |
Redline |
5,300 rpm |
5,300 rpm |
6,300 rpm |
6,300 rpm |
5,300 rpm |
Carburetion |
1x4 bbl |
Fuel Inj. |
Fuel Inj. |
2x4 bbl |
2x4 bbl |
Oil Capacity |
6 quarts |
Valvetrain |
hydraulic |
hydraulic |
mechanical |
mechanical |
hydraulic |
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