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1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1961 - 1964
Price : $2,200-$2,860
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
V 8
Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
Power : 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2200
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
Power : 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
Power : 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Compression : 9.5:1
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Compression : 9.5:1
1 2-barrel carburetor
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 11.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
3 2-barrel carburetors
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Compression : 11.25:1
1 2-barrel carburetor
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 305 BHP (224.48 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Compression : 9.5:1
1 2-barrel carburetor
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :362 Ft-Lbs (491 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 11.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Compression : 11.25:1
1 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :364 Ft-Lbs (494 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 11.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
3 2-barrel carburetors
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 5603 cc | 341.9 cu in. | 5.6 L.
Power : 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Compression : 11.25:1
1 2-barrel carburetor
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 6702 cc | 409.0 cu in. | 6.7 L.
Power : 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Compression : 11.0:1
1 2-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
Manual , 4 Manual Close Ratio , Manual Overdrive , Automatic Powerglide , Automatic Turboglide

Total Chevrolet Production for 1961 : 1,318,014
Total 1961 Biscayne Series production : 201,006
1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series
1961 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,850
Avg. Household Income : $5,315
Avg. Home : $12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.27

Popular frequently asked questions include:

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series has a length of 209.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series has a width of 78.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series cost when new?A: The 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series cost approximately $2,200 to $2,860 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series was offered as a Brookwood Station Wagon Series 1100, Brookwood Station Wagon Series 1200, Deluxe Series 1100 Sedan, Deluxe Series 1100 Utility Sedan, Deluxe Series 1200 Sedan, Deluxe Series 1200 Utility Sedan, Fleetmaster Series 1300 Sedan, Fleetmaster Series 1400 Station Wagon, Fleetmster Series 1300 Sedan.

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

Q: How many 1961 Biscayne Seriess were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 201,006 examples of the Biscayne Series in 1961.

Q: What engines did the 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series have? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series had the following engine options: V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2200
  • V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM
  • V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 2800 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 305 BHP (224.48 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3400 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 6200 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 362 Ft-Lbs (491 NM) @ 3800 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5800 RPM
  • V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 364 Ft-Lbs (494 NM) @ 3600 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5603 cc | 341.9 cu in. | 5.6 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (6702 cc | 409.0 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 5800 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series have? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series had the following gearbox options: Manual, 4 speed Manual Close Ratio, Manual Overdrive, Automatic Powerglide, Automatic Turboglide.

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