1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Specifications

Specifications

1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1959 - 1965
Price :	$2,400-$3,000
Weight :	3500 lbs \| 1587.573 kg

Engine & Transmission

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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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:
3 Manual , Automatic Powerglide , Automatic Turboglide

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1961 :	1,318,014
1961 Chevrolet Bel Air
2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	153,988
Hardtop Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	177,969
Hardtop Sport Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	174,171
Parkward Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	168,935
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	452,251

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Hardtop Sport Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

2-Door Sedan

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Exterior
Price :	$2,400
Weight :	3400 lbs \| 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Hardtop Sport Coupe

Chassis # 11511L185434
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Auction entries : 3

Exterior
Price :	$2,525
Weight :	3503 lbs \| 1588.934 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Parkward Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,900
Weight :	4000 lbs \| 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Parkward Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,700
Weight :	3900 lbs \| 1769.01 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Series 1600 Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	3500 lbs \| 1587.573 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Series 1600 HardTop Sport Sedan

Chassis # 11837B132265
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 11511F215757
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,700
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Series 1600 Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,500
Weight :	3400 lbs \| 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Series 1600 HardTop Sport Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	3500 lbs \| 1587.573 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Series 1600 Parkwood Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,000
Weight :	3900 lbs \| 1769.01 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Series 1600 Parkwood Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,900
Weight :	3900 lbs \| 1769.01 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	209.3 in \| 5316 mm.
Width :	78.4 in \| 1991 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Handling

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 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

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

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

Q: How much did the 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air cost when new?A: The 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air cost approximately $2,400 to $3,000 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Hardtop Sport Coupe, Hardtop Sport Sedan, Parkward Station Wagon, Sedan, Series 1600 HardTop Sport Coupe, Series 1600 HardTop Sport Sedan, Series 1600 Parkwood Station Wagon, Series 1600 Sedan.

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

Q: What engines did the 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air 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 Bel Air have? A: The 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Powerglide, Automatic Turboglide.