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1961 Corvette Specifications
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase |
102 in. |
| Track Frt/Rear (in) |
57/59 |
| Length |
177.2 in. |
| Width |
70.5 in. |
| Height |
51" |
| Frontal Area |
315.4 sq. in. |
| Ground Clearance |
6.7 in. |
| Curb Weight |
3,035 lbs. |
| Weight Dist. F/R (Engine) |
52/47 |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.74 gal. |
| Coolant Capacity |
16.5 qts. |
| Engine Options & Specifications |
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Base |
353 |
354 |
469 |
469C |
| Bore |
3.875 in. |
| Stroke |
3.00 in. |
| Displacement |
283 ci |
283 ci |
283 ci |
283 ci |
283 ci |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
11.0:1 |
11.0:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
| Horsepower |
230 bhp |
275 bhp |
315 bhp |
270 bhp |
245 bhp |
| Torque |
300 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm |
305 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
295 lb-ft @ 5,100 rpm |
285 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm |
300 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm |
| Redline |
5,300 rpm |
5,300 rpm |
6,300 rpm |
6,300 rpm |
5,300 rpm |
| Carburetion |
1x4 bbl |
Fuel Inj. |
Fuel Inj. |
2x4 bbl |
2x4 bbl |
| Oil Capacity |
6 quarts |
| Valvetrain |
hydraulic |
hydraulic |
mechanical |
mechanical |
hydraulic |
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