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1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Rear
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1960 - 1969
Price : $1,915-$2,325
Weight : 2353 lbs | 1067.303 kg
Opposed 6
Displacement : 2288 cc | 139.6 cu in. | 2.3 L.
Power : 80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Stroke : 2.6 in | 66 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Aluminum
2 Rochester 1-barrel Model 7015311
Opposed 6
Displacement : 2376 cc | 145.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.
Power : 98 HP (72.128 KW)
Opposed 6
Displacement : 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.
Power : 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 100 mm.
Compression : 8.25:1
Main Bearings : 4
Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Rochester 1-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Powerglide

Total Chevrolet Production for 1961 : 1,318,014
Total 1961 Corvair Series production : 284,075
1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series
Deluxe Series 700 Club Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 24,786
Deluxe Series 700 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 51,948
Deluxe Series 700 Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 20,451
Futura 2 dr. 4 P : 1
Series 500 Club Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 18,857
Series 500 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 18,752
Series 500 Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 5,591
Series 900 Club Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 109,945
Series 900 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 33,745

Series 500 Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 180.0 in | 4572 mm.
Width : 66.9 in | 1699 mm.
Height : 51.3 in | 1303 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

Series 500 Club Coupe

Price : $1,915
Weight : 2315 lbs | 1050.066 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 180.0 in | 4572 mm.
Width : 66.9 in | 1699 mm.
Height : 51.3 in | 1303 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

Series 500 Station Wagon

Price : $2,265
Weight : 2525 lbs | 1145.321 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 180.0 in | 4572 mm.
Width : 66.9 in | 1699 mm.
Height : 51.3 in | 1303 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

Series 900 Club Coupe

Price : $2,200
Weight : 2390 lbs | 1084.086 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 180.0 in | 4572 mm.
Width : 66.9 in | 1699 mm.
Height : 51.3 in | 1303 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

Series 900 Sedan

Price : $2,200
Weight : 2418 lbs | 1096.786 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 180.0 in | 4572 mm.
Width : 66.9 in | 1699 mm.
Height : 51.3 in | 1303 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

Deluxe Series 700 Sedan

Price : $2,035
Weight : 2375 lbs | 1077.282 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 180.0 in | 4572 mm.
Width : 66.9 in | 1699 mm.
Height : 51.3 in | 1303 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

Deluxe Series 700 Club Coupe

Price : $1,983
Weight : 2348 lbs | 1065.035 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 180.0 in | 4572 mm.
Width : 66.9 in | 1699 mm.
Height : 51.3 in | 1303 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

Deluxe Series 700 Station Wagon

Price : $2,325
Weight : 2550 lbs | 1156.661 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 180.0 in | 4572 mm.
Width : 66.9 in | 1699 mm.
Height : 51.3 in | 1303 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

Rampside Pickup

Rampside Pickup
Chassis # 1R124S108959
Auction entries : 2
Seating Capacity : 3
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 180.0 in | 4572 mm.
Width : 66.9 in | 1699 mm.
Height : 51.3 in | 1303 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

Futura

Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 180.0 in | 4572 mm.
Width : 66.9 in | 1699 mm.
Height : 51.3 in | 1303 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.50x13

1961 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,850
Avg. Household Income : $5,315
Avg. Home : $12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.27

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series has a length of 180.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series has a width of 66.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series cost when new?A: The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series cost approximately $1,915 to $2,325 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series was offered as a Deluxe Series 700 Club Coupe, Deluxe Series 700 Sedan, Deluxe Series 700 Station Wagon, Futura, Rampside Pickup, Series 500 Club Coupe, Series 500 Sedan, Series 500 Station Wagon, Series 900 Club Coupe, Series 900 Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series have? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series had 6.50x13 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1961? A: Chevrolet produced 1,318,014 automobiles in 1961.

Q: How many 1961 Corvair Seriess were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 284,075 examples of the Corvair Series in 1961.

Q: What engines did the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series have? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series had the following engine options: Opposed 6 (2288 cc | 139.6 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • Opposed 6 (2376 cc | 145.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 98 HP (72.128 KW)
  • Opposed 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series have? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide.