1961 Corvette Specifications

Vehicle Specifications	Convertible
Wheelbase, inches	102.0
Length, inches	176.7
Width, inches	70.4
Track, inches	front: 57.0 rear: 59.0
Height, inches	52.9
Curb Weight, pounds	3,108

 
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible)

Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, antiroll bar, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
rear: Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, trailing radius rods

Wheels/Tires
6.70x15

Brakes
front: 11-inch drum
rear: 11-inch drum

Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
4-speed manual (opt)
2-speed Powerglide (opt)

Standard axle ratio
3.70:1

 
Engine Specifications

Type	ohv V-8	ohv V-8	ohv V-8	ohv V-8	ohv V-8
Displacement, liters/cu inch	4.6/283	4.6/283	4.6/283	4.6/283	4.6/283
Bore x stroke, inches	3.875 x 3.00	3.875 x 3.00	3.875 x 3.00	3.875 x 3.00	3.875 x 3.00
Fuel Management	1 x 4-bbl.	2 x 4-bbl.	2 x 4-bbl.	fuel injection	fuel injection
Horsepower @ rpm	230 @ 4800	245 @ 5000	270 @ 6000	275 @ 5200	315 @ 6200
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot	300 @ 3000	300 @ 3800	285 @ 4200	290 @ 4200	295 @ 5100

 

Published Performance Numbers

Acceleration	230 hp, 4-sp man.	315 hp, 4-sp man.
0-60 mph, sec	8.3	6.0
0-100 mph, sec	NA	14.2
1/4-mile, sec @ mph	NA	15.5 @ 106

 
Vehicle Production and Base Prices

Car Type	Production	Price
2-door convertible	10,934	$3,934.00

 
Options and Production

Option	Production	Price
Heater	10,671	$102.25
AM Radio, signal seeking	9,316	137.75
Positive Crankcase Ventilation	NA	5.40
Wheels, 15 x 5.5	337	0.00
Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15	9,780	31.55
Powerglide Automatic Transmission	1,458	199.10
Auxiliary Hardtop	5,680	236.75
Power Windows	698	59.20
Two-Tone Paint	3,351	16.15
245 hp Engine	1,175	150.65
270 hp Engine	2,827	182.95
275 hp Engine Fl	118	484.20
315 hp Engine Fl	1,462	484.20
Power Operated Folding Top	442	161.40
Positraction Rear Axle	6,915	43.05
4-speed Manual Transmission	7,013	188.30
Metallic Brakes	1,402	37.70
Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension	233	333.60
Blackwall Tires, 6.70 x 15 nylon	NA	15.75
24 Gallon Fuel Tank	NA	161.40

 
Color Choices and Production

Color Choice	Production	Color Choice	Production
Tuxedo Black	1,340	Fawn Beige	1,363
Honduras Maroon	1,645	Roman Red	1,794
Ermine White	3,178	Sateen Silver	747
Jewel Blue	855
Roman Red/White - 954	Ermine White/Silver - 385	Tuxedo Black/Silver - 429	Sateen Silver/White - 159
Honduras Maroon/White - 647	Fawn Beige/White - 358	Jewel Blue/White - 419