The 1961 Corvette in many ways was the early design of the infamous Stingray. Corvette made a few changes this year such as a duck tailed rear end with four cylindrical tailights. The trunk became roomier too.

The 1961 Corvette with 315 horsepower raced to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, with a maximum speed of 140 mph. This was also the last year you could order contrasting colors for the side coves. In addition to exterior and interior changes, many optional features in past models were now standard equipment.

Engine Facts:
Standard engine: V8, 283 cid, 230 horsepower @ 4800 rpm
Optional Engine #1: V8, 283 cid, 245 horsepower, two four-barrell carburetor
Optional Engine #2: V8, 283 cid, 270 horsepower, two four-barrell carburetors
Optional Engine #3: V8, 283 cid, 275 horsepower, rochester fuel injection
Optional Engine #4: V8, 283 cid, 315 horsepower @ 6200 rpm, rochester fuel injection

Chassis Facts:
The wheelbase was 102 inches, while the overall length was 177.2 inches

Options Available:

AM Radio - $137.75	Four-speed manual transmission - $188.30	Direct Flow Exhaust System - no charge
Auxiliary Hardtop - $236.75	Electric Power Windows - $59.20	Metallic Brakes - $37.70
Positraction axle with optional ratio- $43.05	Power operated Folding Top Mechanism - $161.40	Powerglide Automatic Transmission - $199.10
White sidewall tires - $31.55	Five 15 x 5.5 inch wheels - No charge	283, 315 Fuel-Injected engine - $484.20
Optional Cover Color - $16.15	283, 245 horsepower dual four carburetors - $150.65	283, 270 horsepower dual four carburetors and Duntov camshaft - $182.95
283, 275 horsepower with fuel injection - $484.20	Five 6.70 x 15 Nylon Tires - $15.75	24 gallon gas tank - $161.40
Heavy duty brakes and suspension - $333.60

Pricing in 1961:
$3,934.00

Total Production:
10,939

Below are some Corvette's viewers sent us.
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Jewel Blue with White Coves, Blue Interior and White Soft Top. 283/270hp with proper dual 4's and 4 Speed Transmission. Options include original Wonderbar Radio and Wide Whitewall Tires with Proper Stainless Wheel Covers. Sharp color combination on a super driving 61 Corvette.

From Bill Strober in NV.

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible features 283 cu in 270 hp factory 2XY carbs, all number match, Wonderbar radio, truly as nice as it gets. Garaged, 8 cylinder, manual 4 speed. I am the same owner for 37 years.

From Jim Applebaum in FL.

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