These are standard specifications for the 1961 Elva Courier, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass body on ladder-type chassis |
Production Years for Series : | 1958 - 1965 |
Price : | $2,895 |
Weight : | 1410 lbs | 639.565 kg |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 9.0 seconds. |
1/4 Mile : | 18.2 seconds. |
Top Speed : | 97 mph | 156.073 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 4 | BMC B Series | |
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Displacement : | 1490 cc | 90.9 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
Power : | 72 BHP (52.992 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
Torque : | 77 Ft-Lbs (104 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
Bore : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
Compression : | 8.3:1 |
Main Bearings : | 3 |
2 SU carburetors |
Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
Power : | 77 BHP (56.672 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
Bore : | 3.0 in | 75 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
Compression : | 8.3:1 |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
2 SU carburetors |
4 Manual
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Fuel Capacity : | 12.0 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 154.0 in | 3912 mm. |
Width : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
Height : | 46.0 in | 1168 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
Front Track : | 50.3 in | 1278 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Independent, twin tubular wishbones and armstrong coil spring/shock struts Rear : Rigid axle with twin parallel trailing arms, track bar, and leaf springs |
Steering | |
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Rack and Pinion |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 5.20x14 |
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:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Elva Courier?
Q: How fast is the 1961 Elva Courier? A: The 1961 Elva Courier has a top speed of 97 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Elva Courier? A: The 1961 Elva Courier has a wheelbase size of 90.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Elva Courier? A: The 1961 Elva Courier has a length of 154.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1961 Elva Courier? A: The 1961 Elva Courier has a width of 59.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Elva Courier cost when new?A: The 1961 Elva Courier had a base price of approximately $2,895 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1961 Elva Courier? A: The 1961 Elva Courier was a Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1961 Elva Courier have? A: The 1961 Elva Courier had 5.20x14 tires.Q: What engines did the 1961 Elva Courier have? A: The 1961 Elva Courier had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1490 cc | 90.9 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 72 BHP (52.992 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 77 Ft-Lbs (104 NM) @ 3500 RPM Inline 4 (1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 77 BHP (56.672 KW) @ 5500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1961 Elva Courier have? A: The 1961 Elva Courier had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.