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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| 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.
