1961 Corvette Identification Numbers




VIN Tag Information
10867S100001 - 10867S110939
Digit Definition
1st Model year:  1 = 1961
2nd / 3rd Series:  08 = Corvette
4th/5th Body Style:  67 = 2-door convertible
6th Assembly Plant:  S = St. Louis, MO.
Last 6 digits Production Number starting with 100001 - 110939

Engine Suffix ID Numbers
CQ: 283ci, 230hp, (manual transmission)
CR: 283ci, 275hp, (manual transmission)
CS: 283ci, 315hp (manual transmission)
CT: 283ci, 245hp (manual transmission)
CU: 283ci, 270hp (manual transmission)
DG: 283ci, 230hp, (automatic transmission)
DJ: 283ci, 245hp (automatic transmission)

Block ID Numbers
3756519: All Engines
3789935: All Engines (late production)

Head ID Numbers
3774692: 283ci, 230hp, 245hp, 270hp
3782461: 283ci, 275hp, 315hp

Carburetor ID Numbers
Carter 2613S #3741089: 283ci, 270hp (front carburetor, first design)
Carter 2614S #3741090: 283ci, 270hp (rear carburetor)
Carter 2626S #3744002: 283ci, 245hp (front carburetor, first design)
Carter 2627S #3744004: 283ci, 245hp (rear carburetor)
Carter 3059S #3779178: 283ci, 230hp
Carter 3181S #3785554: 283ci, 245hp (front carburetor, second design)
Carter 3182S #3785552: 283ci, 270hp (front carburetor, second design)

Distributor ID Numbers
1110891: 283ci, 245hp, 270hp
1110914: 283ci, 315hp
1110915: 283ci, 275hp
1110946: 283ci, 230hp

Fuel Injection ID Numbers
Rochester 7017310: 283ci, 2750hp
Rochester 7017320: 283ci, 315hp

Generator ID Numbers
1102043: 283ci, 230hp, 245hp, 270hp, 275hp
1102173: 283ci, 315hp (first design)
1102268: 283ci, 315hp (second design)