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| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Series 867 |
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| Convertible |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$3,619.00
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| No. Produced |
10,939
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Fisher
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| No. Doors |
2
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
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| Weight |
2,905lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
102 inches
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| Length |
176.7 inches
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| Width |
70.4 inches
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| Height |
52.9 inches
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| Front Tread |
57 inches
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| Rear Tread |
59 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | Super Turbo-Fire V8, overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 283.0 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.875 & 3 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 230@4800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 48.05 | |
| Torque | 300@3000 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Downdraft 4-barrel
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| Make |
Carter
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Synchronous 3-speed manual | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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| Clutch Size |
10 inches
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.36 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent coil springs
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| Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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| Steering Gear |
Worm & ball bearing sector
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
11 inches
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| Rear Size |
11 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
11 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Milestone Car
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | 10867S100001 to 10867S110939 | |
| 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 | | |
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| Additional Information | | |
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Cooling system capacity includes heater. Number produced includes all Corvettes for this year.
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