1961 Corvette |
| Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear | Height: 51.5" Over Hardtop | |
| Length: 177.2" | Width: 70.4" | Curb Weight: 3,035lbs. | |
| Tire Size: 6.70x15" | Plant: St. Louis | ||
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he exterior styling was face-lifted for 1961. It was the first Corvette without heavy "teeth" in the grill area. The rear was completely restyled with four taillights, now a Corvette Trademark. The transmission tunnel was reduced in width to give the interior a 20% increase in interior space.1961 Options:
| Code | Description | Quantity |
Price |
| 867 | Base Corvette Convertible | 10,939 | $3,934.00 |
| 101 | Heater | 10,671 | 102.25 |
| 102 | AM Radio | 9,316 | 137.75 |
| 242 | Positive Crankcase Ventilation | Unknown | 5.40 |
| 276 | Wheels 15x5.5" | 337 | 0.00 |
| 290 | Whitewall Tries | 9,780 | 31.55 |
| 313 | Powerglide Transmission | 1,458 | 199.10 |
| 353 | 283ci 275hp Engine Fuel Injection | 118 | 484.20 |
| 354 | 283ci 315hp Engine Fuel Injection | 1,462 | 484.20 |
| 419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,680 | 236.75 |
| 426 | Power Windows | 698 | 59.20 |
| 440 | Two Tone Paint | 3,368 | 16.15 |
| 468 | 283ci 270hp Engine 2 4bbl. Carbs | 2,827 | 182.95 |
| 469 | 283ci 245hp Engine 2 4Bbl Carbs. | 1,175 | 150.65 |
| 473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 442 | 161.40 |
| 675 | Positraction Rear Axle | 6,915 | 43.05 |
| 685 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 7,013 | 188.30 |
| 686 | Metallic Brakes | 1,402 | 37.70 |
| 687 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering | 233 | 333.60 |
| 1408 | Blackwall Tires 6.70x15 | Unknown | 15.75 |
| 1625A | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | Unknown | 161.40 |
Serial Numbers: 10867S100001 through 10867S110939
Base Engine: 283ci V8 230hp
Exterior |
Quantity |
Soft Top |
Wheels |
Interior |
| Tuxedo Black | 1,340 | Bk/W | Black | Bl/BK/F/R |
| Ermine White | 3,178 | Bk/W | White | Bl/BK/F/R |
| Honduras Maroon | 1,645 | Bk/W | Maroon | Bk/F |
| Roman Red | 1,794 | Bk/W | Red | Bk/R |
| Jewel Blue | 855 | Bk/W | Blue | Bl/Bk |
| Sateen Sliver | 747 | Bk/W | Silver | Bl/Bk/R |
| Fawn Beige | 1,363 | Bk/W | Beige | Bk/F |
Abbreviations:
Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, F=Fawn, W=White, R=Red, Bl=Blue, Tq=Turquoise
1961 Corvette "Shark" showcar made it's first appearance.