These are standard specifications for the 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual , 4 Manual Close Ratio , Manual Overdrive , Automatic Powerglide , Automatic Turboglide
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1964 |
Price : | $2,200-$2,860 |
Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
Manual , 4 Manual Close Ratio , Manual Overdrive , Automatic Powerglide , Automatic Turboglide
Production Figures
Total Chevrolet Production for 1961 : | 1,318,014 |
Total 1961 Biscayne Series production : | 201,006 |
1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series |
Handling
1961 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Series?
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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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) @ 2200Similarly Sized Vehicles
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