1961 Pontiac Ventura Specifications

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    • 1961 Pontiac Ventura Model Years
    19601961

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1960 - 1970
    Price : $2,970-$3,050
    Weight : 3795 lbs | 1721.383 kg
    V 8
    Displacement : 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
    Power : 215 HP (158.24 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
    Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
    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 , Automatic Hydra-Matic

    Total Pontiac Production for 1961 : 340,635
    Total 1961 Ventura production : 27,209
    1961 Pontiac Ventura
    Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : 13,297
    Vista Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : 13,912

    Vista Hardtop

    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
    Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
    Front Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.
    Rear Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.

    Hardtop

    Hardtop
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    Hardtop
    Chassis # 561P7892
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    Auction entries : 2
    Hardtop
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    Hardtop
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    Hardtop
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    Price : $2,970
    Weight : 3685 lbs | 1671.488 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
    Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
    Front Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.
    Rear Track : 62.5 in | 1588 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 8.00 x 14

    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 Ventura? A: The 1961 Pontiac Ventura has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1961 Pontiac Ventura? A: The 1961 Pontiac Ventura has a length of 210.00 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1961 Pontiac Ventura cost when new?A: The 1961 Pontiac Ventura cost approximately $2,970 to $3,050 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Pontiac Ventura? A: The 1961 Pontiac Ventura was offered as a Hardtop, Vista Hardtop.

    Q: What tires did the 1961 Pontiac Ventura have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Ventura had 8.00 x 14 tires.

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

    Q: How many 1961 Venturas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 27,209 examples of the Ventura in 1961.

    Q: What engines did the 1961 Pontiac Ventura have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Ventura had the following engine options: V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 RPM
  • 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 Ventura have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Ventura had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh, Automatic Hydra-Matic.

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