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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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