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| 1961 Checker Marathon Series | ||
| Station Wagon | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,615lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 120 inches | |
| Length | 199 inches | |
| Width | 73.6 inches | |
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 60 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 62.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Zenith | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | |||
| Differential Ratio | 3.31 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | |||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | |||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless 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 1961 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1961 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Dual Range automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |