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1961 Checker Marathon Series
Station Wagon
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced
Body Maker
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,615lbs
Wheelbase 120 inches
Length 199 inches
Width 73.6 inches
Height
Front Tread 60 inches
Rear Tread 62.5 inches
Type Inline L-head
Displacement 226.22 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 5/16 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.3 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 8.0 to 1
Brake Horsepower 80@3100
Rated Horsepower 26.33
Torque 180@1400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Zenith
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.55
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.49
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Differential Ratio 3.31 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball
Service
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular tube and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 22 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 12 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Dual Range automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
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