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1961 Chevrolet Bel Air 6 Series 1500
Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,170.00
No. Produced 153,988
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 1511
Weight
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length 209.3 inches
Width 76 inches
Height 55.5 inches
Front Tread 60.3 inches
Rear Tread 59.3 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 235.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 9/16 & 3 15/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 135@400
Rated Horsepower 30.4
Torque 217@2200
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On right side of block behind the distributor.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.94 to 1
2nd 1.68 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.94 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.36 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Semi-reversible recirculating ball
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
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 Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 16.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 11511a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 12
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2-3: Series
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Assembly plant
Digits 7-12: Production number
VIN Location On left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes this body type for ALL full size Chevrolet series this year.

1961 Chevrolet Passenger Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Chevrolet Fingertip Facts (1961)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Almond Beige
Roman Red
Sateen Silver Metallic
Ermine White
Shadow Gray Metallic
Honduras Maroon Metallic
Twilight Turquoise Metallic
Arbor Green Metallic
Jewel Blue Metallic
Fawn Beige Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Seafoam Green
Seamist Turquoise
Coronna Cream
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Heater and DefrosterOpt
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