1961 Pontiac Bonneville Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1961 Pontiac Bonneville, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unit Steel
Production Years for Series : 1959 - 1970
Price : $3,256-$3,525
Weight : 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg
V 8
Displacement : 3523 cc | 215.0 cu in. | 3.5 L.
Power : 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 8.8:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 8.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 8.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 267 HP (196.512 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 287 HP (211.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
4-Barrel Carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 303 HP (223.008 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
4-Barrel Carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.75:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
3 Rochester 2-barrel carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.75:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
4-Barrel Carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 348 HP (256.128 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.75:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
3 2-barrel carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.
Power : 405 HP (298.08 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 11.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2 4-barrel carburetors
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh , 4 Automatic Super Hydra-Matic

Total Pontiac Production for 1961 : 340,635
Total 1961 Bonneville production : 69,323
1961 Pontiac Bonneville
Convertible-Series 28 2 dr. 5 P : 18,264
Custom Station Wagon-Series 27 4 dr. 6 P : 3,323
Hardtop-Series 28 2 dr. 6 P : 16,906
Vista Hardtop-Series 28 4 dr. 6 P : 30,830

Convertible-Series 28

Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 217.0 in | 5512 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.
Rear Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.

Vista Hardtop-Series 28

Price : $3,330
Weight : 38950 lbs | 17667.423 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 217.0 in | 5512 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.
Rear Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.

Hardtop-Series 28

Price : $3,256
Weight : 3815 lbs | 1730.455 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 217.0 in | 5512 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.
Rear Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.

Custom Station Wagon-Series 27

Price : $3,525
Weight : 4182 lbs | 1896.923 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 209.7 in | 5326 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.
Rear Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.
Tires : 8.50x14

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 8.00x14

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 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1961 Pontiac Bonneville has wheelbase sizes of 119.00 and 123.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1961 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1961 Pontiac Bonneville has lengths of 209.70 and 217.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1961 Pontiac Bonneville cost when new?A: The 1961 Pontiac Bonneville cost approximately $3,256 to $3,525 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1961 Pontiac Bonneville was offered as a Convertible-Series 28, Custom Station Wagon-Series 27, Hardtop-Series 28, Vista Hardtop-Series 28.

Q: What tires did the 1961 Pontiac Bonneville have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Bonneville had 8.00x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1961? A: Pontiac produced 340,635 automobiles in 1961.

Q: How many 1961 Bonnevilles were produced? A: Pontiac produced 69,323 examples of the Bonneville in 1961.

Q: What engines did the 1961 Pontiac Bonneville have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Bonneville had the following engine options: V 8 (3523 cc | 215.0 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM
  • V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 267 HP (196.512 KW) @ 4200 RPM
  • V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 287 HP (211.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 303 HP (223.008 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 4800 RPM
  • V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 348 HP (256.128 KW) @ 4800 RPM
  • V 8 (6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 405 HP (298.08 KW) @ 5600 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1961 Pontiac Bonneville have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Bonneville had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh, 4 speed Automatic Super Hydra-Matic.

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