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1961 Chevrolet Corvair Deluxe Series 700
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,880.00
No. Produced 51,948
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 769
Weight 2,398lbs
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 180 inches
Width 67 inches
Height 51.5 inches
Front Tread 54 inches
Rear Tread 54 inches
Type Horizontally opposed Valve-in-head
Displacement 145.3 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/16 & 2 39/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 80@4400
Rated Horsepower 28.36
Torque 128@2300
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On top of block, forward of generator-oil filter adapter.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.50
2nd 1.99
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.97
Multiple disk
Clutch Size 8 inches
Transaxle
Not applicable
Differential Ratio 3.27 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Air cooled
Radiator Not applicable
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 14 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 1.9 Pints
Cooling System Not Applicable
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 10769a100001 and up
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 center body pillar.
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Additional Information

1961 Chevrolet Corvair Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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
RadioOpt
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