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1961 Corvette |
| Wheelbase: 102" |
Track: 57" Front /
58.8" Rear |
Height: 51.5" Over
Hardtop |
| Length: 177.2" |
Width: 70.4" |
Curb Weight: 3,035lbs. |
| Tire Size: 6.70x15" |
Plant: St. Louis |
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T he exterior styling was face-lifted for
1961. It was the first Corvette without heavy "teeth" in the grill area. The
rear was completely restyled with four taillights, now a Corvette Trademark. The
transmission tunnel was reduced in width to give the interior a 20% increase in interior
space.
1961 Options:
Code |
Description |
Quantity |
Price |
| 867 |
Base Corvette
Convertible |
10,939 |
$3,934.00 |
| 101 |
Heater |
10,671 |
102.25 |
| 102 |
AM Radio |
9,316 |
137.75 |
| 242 |
Positive Crankcase
Ventilation |
Unknown |
5.40 |
| 276 |
Wheels 15x5.5" |
337 |
0.00 |
| 290 |
Whitewall Tries |
9,780 |
31.55 |
| 313 |
Powerglide
Transmission |
1,458 |
199.10 |
| 353 |
283ci 275hp Engine
Fuel Injection |
118 |
484.20 |
| 354 |
283ci 315hp Engine
Fuel Injection |
1,462 |
484.20 |
| 419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
5,680 |
236.75 |
| 426 |
Power Windows |
698 |
59.20 |
| 440 |
Two Tone Paint |
3,368 |
16.15 |
| 468 |
283ci 270hp Engine 2
4bbl. Carbs |
2,827 |
182.95 |
| 469 |
283ci 245hp Engine 2
4Bbl Carbs. |
1,175 |
150.65 |
| 473 |
Power Operated
Folding Top |
442 |
161.40 |
| 675 |
Positraction Rear
Axle |
6,915 |
43.05 |
| 685 |
4 Speed Manual
Transmission |
7,013 |
188.30 |
| 686 |
Metallic Brakes |
1,402 |
37.70 |
| 687 |
Heavy Duty Brakes
and Steering |
233 |
333.60 |
| 1408 |
Blackwall Tires
6.70x15 |
Unknown |
15.75 |
| 1625A |
24 Gallon Fuel Tank |
Unknown |
161.40 |
Serial Numbers: 10867S100001 through 10867S110939
Base Engine: 283ci V8 230hp
Exterior |
Quantity |
Soft Top |
Wheels |
Interior |
| Tuxedo
Black |
1,340 |
Bk/W |
Black |
Bl/BK/F/R |
| Ermine
White |
3,178 |
Bk/W |
White |
Bl/BK/F/R |
| Honduras
Maroon |
1,645 |
Bk/W |
Maroon |
Bk/F |
| Roman
Red |
1,794 |
Bk/W |
Red |
Bk/R |
| Jewel
Blue |
855 |
Bk/W |
Blue |
Bl/Bk |
| Sateen
Sliver |
747 |
Bk/W |
Silver |
Bl/Bk/R |
| Fawn
Beige |
1,363 |
Bk/W |
Beige |
Bk/F |
Abbreviations:
Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, F=Fawn, W=White, R=Red, Bl=Blue,
Tq=Turquoise
1961 Corvette "Shark" showcar made it's first appearance.
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