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1961 Corvette Specifications
1961 Corvette Main Specs
| MODEL: | 1961 Chevrolet Corvette |
| BODY STYLE: | Two-door convertible, front engine, rear wheel drive |
| MANUFACTURING LOCATION: | St. Louis, Missouri |
| CONSTRUCTION: | Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP or “fiberglass”) body, steel frame with steel and chrome structural & chassis components. |
| VEHICLE NUMBERS (VIN): | 10867S100001 – 10867S110939 |
| VIN PREFIX: | CQ: 4-BARREL CARBURETOR, 283 CUBIC INCH, 230 HP, MANUAL TRANS CR: FUEL INJECTION, 283 CUBIC INCH, 275 HP, MANUAL TRANS CS: FUEL INJECTION & SPECIAL CAMSHAFT, 283 CUBIC INCH, 315 HP, MANUAL TRANS CT: 2×4-BARREL CARBURETOR, 283 CUBIC INCH, 245 HP, MANUAL TRANS CU: 2×4-BARREL CARBURETOR & SPECIAL CAM, 283 CUBIC INCH, 270 HP, MANUAL TRANS DG: POWERGLIDE & 4-BARREL CARB, 283 CUBIC INCH, 230 HORS, AUTOMATIC TRANS DJ: POWERGLIDE & 2×4 BARREL CARB, 283 CUBIC INCH, 245 HP, AUTOMATIC TRANS |
| ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER: | 3756519, 3789935 (LATE PRODUCTION) |
| HEAD NUMBER: | 3774692:283 CUBIC INCH, 230HP, 245HP, 270HP 3782461: 283 CUBIC INCH, 275HP, 315HP |
| CARBURETOR NUMBERS: | CARTER 2613S #3741089: 283 CUBIC INCH, 270HP, FRONT CARBURETOR, FIRST DESIGN CARTER 2614S #3741090: 283 CUBIC INCH, 270HP, REAR CARBURETOR CARTER 2626S #3744002: 283 CUBIC INCH, 245HP, FRONT CARBURETOR, FIRST DESIGN CARTER 2627S #3744004: 283 CUBIC INCH, 245HP, REAR CARBURETOR CARTER 3059S #3779178: 283 CUBIC INCH, 230HP CARTER 3181S #3785554: 283 CUBIC INCH, 245HP, FRONT CARBURETOR, SECOND DESIGN CARTER 3182S #3779178: 283 CUBIC INCH, 270HP, FRONT CARBURETOR, SECOND DESIGN |
| FUEL INJECTION NUMBER: | ROCHESTER 7017310: 283 CUBIC INCH, 275HP ROCHESTER 7017320: 283 CUBIC INCH, 315HP |
| DISTRIBUTOR NUMBER: | 1110891: 283 CUBIC INCH, 245HP, 270HP 1110914: 283 CUBIC INCH, 315HP 1110915: 283 CUBIC INCH, 275HP 1110946: 283 CUBIC INCH, 230HP |
| GENERATOR NUMBER: | 1102043: 283 CUBIC INCH, 230HP, 245HP, 270HP, 275HP 1102173: 283 CUBIC INCH, 315HP, FIRST DESIGN 1102268: 283 CUBIC INCH, 315HP, SECOND DESIGN |
| AXLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER | AC: 3-SPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION, (3.36:1 RATIO) AE: POWERGLIDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, (3.55:1 RATIO) AF: LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, (3.36:1 RATIO) AH: 4-SPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION, (3.70:1 RATIO) AN: LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, (3.70:1 RATIO) AP: LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, (4.11:1 RATIO) AQ: LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, (4.56:1 RATIO) AS: 3-SPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION, HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION AND BRAKES, (3.70:1 RATIO) AT: POWERGLIDE AUTOMATIC TRANS., HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION AND BRAKES, (4.11:1 RATIO) AU: LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION AND BRAKES, (4.56:1 RATIO) FJ: 4-SPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION, HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION AND BRAKES, (3.70:1 RATIO) FK: LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION AND BRAKES, (3.70:1 RATIO) FL: LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION AND BRAKES, (4.11:1 RATIO) FM: LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION AND BRAKES (4.56:1 RATIO) |
| PRODUCTION ENDING VEHICLE: | SEP. 1960: 101052, OCT. 1960: 102301, NOV. 1960: 103355, DEC. 1960:104306, JAN. 1961: 105203, FEB. 1961: 105966, MAR. 1961: 106889, APR. 1961: 107804, MAY 1961: 108960, JUN. 1961: 110160, JUL. 1961: 110939 |
1961 Corvette Powertrain Specifications
| Description | 4-barrel Carb | Dual 4-barrel Carburetor | Dual Carb w. Special Cam | Fuel Injection |
Fuel Inj w. Special Cam |
| Name | Standard | RPO 469 | RPO 469C | RPO 579 | RPO 579D |
| Type: | 90 V | 90 V | 90 V | 90 V | 90 V |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Displacement (cid): | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 |
| Horsepower (gross @ rpm): | 230hp @ 4,800 | 245hp @ 5,000 | 270hp @ 6,000 | 275hp @ 5,200 | 315hp @ 6,200 |
| Torque (lbs.-ft. @ rpm): | 300 @ 3,000 | 300 @ 3,800 | 285 @ 4,200 | 305 @ 4,400 | 295 @ 4,700 |
| Bore Spacing (C/L to C/L) | 4.4 inches | 4.4 inches | 4.4 inches | 4.4 inches | 4.4 inches |
| Bore x stroke (in.): | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 |
| Redline (rpm): | – | – | – | – | – |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Idle Speed (RPM) | 475 in neutral w/3-speed | 475 in neutral w/3-speed | 475 in neutral w/3-speed | 475 in neutral w/3-speed | 475 in neutral w/3-speed |
| Engine Weight (Dry); | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic | 785 | 775 | 775 | ||
| 3 Speed Manual | 670 | 655 | 655 | 673 | 673 |
| 4 Speed Manual | 677 | 665 | 665 | 685 | 685 |
| Firing Order: | 18436572 | 18436572 | 18436572 | 18436572 | 18436572 |
| Cylinder Number System; | – | – | – | – | – |
| Left Bank: | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 |
| Right Bank: | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 |
| Recommended Fuel: | 94-96 Premium Octane | 94-96 Premium Octane | 94-96 Premium Octane | 94-96 Premium Octane | 94-96 Premium Octane |
| EPA Powerglide | -14 City / 18 Hwy | – | – | – | – |
| EPA 4 Speed | – | – | 13 City / 19 Hwy | – | 11 City / 17 Hwy |
Fuelie (Fuel Injected) Engine Component Specifications
| Description | (RPO 579 275hp) | (RPO 579D 315hp) |
| Upper Compression Ring: | – | – |
| Material | Cast alloy iron | Cast alloy iron |
| Width | .184 -.194 | .184 – .194 |
| Thickness | 0770 – .0780 | 0770 – .0780 |
| Gap | .010 – 0.020 | .010 – 0.020 |
| Ring Clearance | .0012 – .0017 | .0012 – .0017 |
| Valve Springs: | – | – |
| Length & Pressure | – | – |
| Valve closed | 1.696@ 69 — 79 lb | 1.696@ 69 — 79 lb |
| Valve open | 1.306@ 159 — 169 lb. | 1.306@ 159 — 169 lb. |
| Free length | 2.08 | 2.08 |
| Damper: | – | – |
| -Number of coils | 3.874 — 4.12 | 3.874 — 4.12 |
| -Free length | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Tappets: | – | – |
| Type | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Material | Steel | Steel |
| Manifold assembly, inlet: | – | – |
| Material | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum |
| Fuel: | – | – |
| System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Make | Rochester Products | Rochester Products |
| Fuel Filter: | – | – |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | GF43 | GF43 |
| Location | Mounted on engine top cover | Mounted on engine top cover |
| Camshaft: | – | – |
| Ramp inlet | – | – |
| -Opening | .00474, 10° long | .00474, 10° long |
| -Closing | .00670, 15° long | .00670, 15° long |
| Ramp exhaust | – | – |
| -Opening | .00474, 10° long | .0107, 29° long |
| -Closing | .00670, 15° long | .0107, 29° long |
| Tappet Lift | – | – |
| -Inlet | .26581 | .2625 |
| -Exhaust | .26581 | .2625 |
| Valve Lift | – | – |
| -Inlet | .3987 | .39375 |
| -Exhaust | .3987 | .39375 |
| Valve lash (normal driving) | – | – |
| -Inlet | Zero | .008 hot |
| -Exhaust | Zero | .018 hot |
| Timing Diagram Data: | – | – |
| Inlet | – | – |
| -Opens (theoretical) | 12° 30′ BTC | 35° BTC |
| -Closes (theoretical) | 57° 30′ ABC | 72° ABC |
| Exhaust | – | – |
| -Opens (theoretical) | 54° 30′ BBC | 76° BBC |
| -Closes (theoretical) | 15° 30′ ATC | 31° ATC |
| Air Cleaner: | – | – |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Type | Dry | Dry |
| Filter Element | Paper | Paper |
| Oil Filter: | – | – |
| Make | AC, Full flow | AC, Full flow |
| Capacity (Quartz) | 1 | 1 |
| Dual Exhaust System: | – | – |
| Muffler Type | Diffusion & resonance, reverse flow | Straight thru |
| Body Size | 24×4.06 | – |
| Manifold | Center take down each branch serving two cylinders | – |
| -Exhaust Pipe Size O.D | 2.0 | |
| -Tall Pipe I.D | 1.87 | |
| -Suspension | Individual, rubber insulated mountings. |
|
| Fuel System: | – | – |
| Fuel Tank | Two stamped pans seam welded | Two stamped pans seam welded |
| Capacity (gallons) | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Mounting | Support by two straps attached to underbody behind seat | Support by two straps attached to underbody behind seat |
| Filler | In body left side, to rear of driver’s door | In body left side, to rear of driver’s door |
| Cooling System: | – | – |
| Radiator core | – | – |
| -Make | Harrison | Harrison |
| -Type | Aluminum cross flow | Aluminum cross flow |
| Frontal Area (sq. in) | 315.4 | 315.4 |
| Capacity | 16.5 qts. with heater | 16.5 qts. with heater |
Carburetor Engine Component Specifications
| Description | Standard 230hp | RPO 469 245hp | RPO 469C 270hp |
| Upper Compression Ring: | – | – | – |
| Material | Cast alloy iron | Cast alloy iron | Cast alloy iron |
| Width | .184 — .194 | .184 — .194 | .184 — .194 |
| Thickness | .0775 — .0780 | .0775 — .0780 | .0775 — .0780 |
| Gap | .010 — .020 | .010 — .020 | .010 — .020 |
| Ring Clearance | .0012 — .0017 | .0012 — .0017 | .0012 — .0017 |
| Valve Springs: | – | – | – |
| Length & Pressure | – | – | – |
| Valve closed | 1.696@ 69 — 79 lb. | 1.696@ 69 — 79 lb. | 1.696@ 69 — 79 lb. |
| Valve open | 1.306@ 159 — 169 lb. | 1.306@ 159 — 169 lb. | 1.306@ 159 — 169 lb. |
| Free length | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.08 |
| Damper: | – | – | – |
| Number of coils | 3.874 — 4.12 | 3.874 — 4.12 | 3.874 — 4.12 |
| Free length | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Tappets: | – | – | – |
| Type | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Material | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Carburetor: | – | – | – |
| Make | Carter | Carter | Carter |
| Model | 3779178 | – | – |
| -front | – | 3744002 or 3785554 | 3741089 or 3779178 |
| -rear | – | 3744004 | 3741090 |
| Type | 4 barrel, down-draft | 4 barrel | 4 barrel |
| Choke | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Camshaft: | – | – | – |
| Ramp inlet | – | – | – |
| -Opening | .00474, 10° long | .00474, 10° long | .0067, 18° long |
| -Closing | .00670, 15° long | .00670, 15° long | .0067, 18° long |
| Ramp exhaust | – | – | – |
| -Opening | .00474, 10° long | .00474, 10° long | .0107, 29° long |
| -Closing | .00670, 15° long | .00670, 15° long | .0107, 29° long |
| Tappet Lift | – | – | – |
| -Inlet | .26581 | .26581 | .2625 |
| -Exhaust | .26581 | .26581 | .2625 |
| Valve lift | – | – | – |
| -Inlet | 0.3987 | 0.3987 | 0.39375 |
| -Exhaust | 0.3987 | 0.3987 | 0.39375 |
| Valve lash (normal driving) | – | – | – |
| -Inlet | Zero | Zero | .012 hot |
| -Exhaust | Zero | Zero | .018 hot |
| Timing Diagram Data: | – | – | – |
| Inlet | – | – | – |
| -Opens (theoretical) | 12° 30′ BTC | 12° 30′ BTC | 35° BTC |
| -Closes (theoretical) | 57° 30′ ABC | 57° 30′ ABC | 72° ABC |
| Exhaust | – | – | – |
| -Opens (theoretical) | 54° 30′ BBC | 54° 30′ BBC | 76° BBC |
| -Closes (theoretical) | 15° 30′ ATC | 15° 30′ ATC | 31° ATC |
| Type | Semi-centrifugal | Semi-centrifugal | Semi-centrifugal |
| Air Cleaner: | – | – | – |
| Make and Type | AC oil wetted | AC oil wetted | AC oil wetted |
| Capacity | – | – | – |
| Filter Element | Foam Plastic | Foam Plastic | Foam Plastic |
| Oil Filter: | – | – | – |
| Make | AC, Full flow | AC, Full flow | AC, Full flow |
| Capacity (Quartz) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dual Exhaust System: | – | – | – |
| Muffler Type | Diffusion & resonance, reverse flow |
Diffusion & resonance, reverse flow |
Diffusion & resonance, reverse flow |
| Body Size | 24×4.06 | 24×4.06 | 24×4.06 |
| Manifold | Center take down each branch serving two cylinders | Center take down each branch serving two cylinders | Center take down each branch serving two cylinders |
| Exhaust Pipe Size O.D | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Tall Pipe I.D | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.87 |
| Suspension | Individual, rubber insulated mountings. |
Individual, rubber insulated mountings. |
Individual, rubber insulated mountings. |
| Fuel System: | – | – | – |
| Fuel Tank | Two stamped pans seam welded |
Two stamped pans seam welded |
Two stamped pans seam welded |
| Capacity (gallons) | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Mounting | Support by two straps attached to underbody behind seat | Support by two straps attached to underbody behind seat | Support by two straps attached to underbody behind seat |
| Filler | In body left side, to rear of driver’s door | In body left side, to rear of driver’s door | In body left side, to rear of driver’s door |
| Cooling System: | – | – | – |
| Radiator core | – | – | – |
| Make | Harrison | Harrison | Harrison |
| Type | Aluminum cross flow | Aluminum cross flow | Aluminum cross flow |
| Frontal Area (sq. in) | 315.4 | 315.4 | 315.4 |
| Capacity | 16.5 qts. with heater | 16.5 qts. with heater | 16.5 qts. with heater |
Manual Transmission / Gear Ratios
| Gear | 3-Speed Close Ratio | 4-Speed (RPO 685) | |
| 1st Gear: | 2.47:1 | 2.20:1 | |
| 2nd Gear: | 1.53:1 | 1.66:1 | |
| 3rd Gear: | 1.00:1 | 1.31:1 | |
| 4th Gear: | N/A | 1.00:1 | |
| Reverse: | 2.80:1 | 2.26:1 |
| Clutch | Stats |
| Type | semi-centrifugal, coil spring |
| Number of coil springs | 9 |
| Spring Pressure (lbs) | 1620 initial |
| Drive | Lug |
| Lining area (sq. in.) | 90.72 |
| Rated Torque capacity (lb. ft) | 326 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission RPO 313/ Gear Ratios
| Drive | 1.82-1.00:1 |
| Low | 1.82:1 |
| Reverse | 1.82:1 |
1961 Corvette Exterior Dimensions
| Exterior Dimensions | Hardtop |
| Wheelbase: | 102 Inches |
| Overall Length: | 176.7 Inches |
| Total Body Width: | 70.4 Inches |
| Overall Height: | 52.1 Inches |
| Front Track Width: | 57 Inches |
| Rear Track Width: | 59 Inches |
| Min. Ground Clearance | 6.7 Inches |
| Interior Dimensions | Hardtop |
| Headroom: | 36.9 Inches |
| Shoulder Room: | 49.4 Inches |
| Hip Room: | 59.6 Inches |
| Leg Room: | 46.4 Inches |
| Exterior Dimensions | Softtop |
| Wheelbase: | 102 Inches |
| Overall Length: | 176.7 Inches |
| Total Body Width: | 70.4 Inches |
| Overall Height: | 52.2 Inches |
| Front Track Width: | 57 Inches |
| Rear Track Width: | 59 Inches |
| Min. Ground Clearance | 6.7 Inches |
| Interior Dimensions | Softtop |
| Headroom: | 37.1 Inches |
| Shoulder Room: | 49.4 Inches |
| Hip Room: | 59.6 Inches |
| Leg Room: | 46.4 Inches |
| Capacities | Specs |
| Passenger Capacity: | 2 Passengers |
| Curb Weight (LBS/KG): | – |
| -Manual | 3,035 (3-speed) |
| -Automatic | 3,135 |
| Interior Passenger Volume (cu.ft): | – |
| Interior Trunk Volume (cu. ft): | 12.09 |
| Fuel Capacity (gallons): | 16.4 (24 with RPO 1625) |
| Engine Oil Capacity (qts.): | 5 (capacity of crankcase less filter – refill) |
| Coolant Capacity (qts.): | 16.5 (with heater) |
| Battery: | 12 volt, 54-plate, 53AH, Delco 1980458 |
1961 Corvette Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Suspension – Front
Unitized, Independant, Short and Long Arm
| Front Springs: | Chevrolet, coil |
| Make & Type | Chrome alloy steel .547 — .550 |
| Material & Gauges | Total 9.75; active 7.94 |
| Number of Coils | Outside 4.30; pitch 3.752 |
| Diameter | Free 13.45; working 9.62@ 1245 lb. |
| Height | 9.72 |
| Height Under Curb Weight | 800 lb. |
| Capacity At Ground | – |
| Deflection Rate | – |
| -At Spring | 300 lb. |
| -At Wheel | 110 lb. |
| Front Shock Absorbers: | – |
| Make & Type | Delco, direct double acting |
| Mounting | Vertically from lower control arm through coil spring to front suspension crossmember |
| Model Number | 538F |
| Valve Code | 3.5G6/axr/P 1.25 |
| Piston Diameter and Travel | 1.00×4.68 |
Suspension – Rear
Outrigger mounted semi-elliptical leaf springs
| Rear Springs: | Specs |
| Make & Type | Chevrolet, semi-elliptic |
| Material | Alloy steel |
| Length & Width | 51×2.0 |
| Spring Slips | Clinch type = 3, Bolt type = 1, Total = 4 |
| Number of Leaves | 4 |
| Leaf Thickness | Number 1 & 3 = .282, Number 2 = .313, Number 4 = .262, Total = 1.159 |
| Capacity | At pad = 575 lb., At ground = 725 lb. |
| Rear Shock Absorbers: | Specs |
| Make & Type | Delco, direct double acting |
| Mounting | Stem attached to slotted holes in flanged “U” shaped rear crossmember, eye attached at bottom to an anchor bolt on rear spring “U” bolt and shock absorber anchor bolt plate |
| Model Number | 560P |
| Valve Code | 4D6/oxh/j 1.25 |
| Piston Diameter and Travel | 1.0 x 7.44 |
| Brakes: | Specs |
| Type: | Servo – 4 Wheel Hydraulic (Heavy Duty, RPO 687) |
| Power brake type: | None |
| Drum diameter, front (in.): | 11 |
| Drum diameter, rear (in.): | 11 |
| Effective area (sq. in.): | 157 (Heavy Duty 114.6) |
| Wheels/Tires | Specs |
| Wheel Type (Standard): | Short Spoke Disk, Pressed Steel |
| Tire Size | 6.70 — 15 — 4 Ply Tubeless (standard), 6.70 — 15 — 4 Ply Whitewall |
| Front & Rear Wheels: | 15″ |
| Tires, type: | Rayon Cord |
| Revolutions at 30mph: | 760 |
| Inflation (cold) | 24 lbs. Front & Rear |
| Steering | Specs |
| Type: | Semi-reversible worm and ball bearing sector |
| Make: | Saginaw |
| Ratio: | 16.0:1 |
| Wheel Diameter (in): | 17 |
| Turns, Stop to Start | 3.7 |
| Turn Diameter (curb to curb) | 36.5 ft. right — 37 ft. left (outside front), 38.5 ft. right — 39 ft. left (outside front) |
1961 Corvette Performance
| Performance Results | Standard | RPO 469 | RPO 469C | RPO 579 | RPO 579 |
| 3-Speed Transmission | |||||
| Performance weight (lbs.) | 3335 | 3320 | 3320 | 3340 | 3340 |
| Pounds/gross horsepower | 14.50 | 13.55 | 12.30 | 12.15 | 10.60 |
| Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement | 11.78 | 11.73 | 11.73 | 11.80 | 11.80 |
| Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement | .813 | .866 | .954 | .972 | 1.113 |
| Power displacement (cu.ft./mile) | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 |
| Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile) | 290.1 | 209.1 | 209.1 | 209.1 | 209.1 |
| 0 – 60 mph (seconds) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Top Speed (mph) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Powerglide Transmission | |||||
| Performance weight (lbs.) | 3435 | 3420 | |||
| Pounds/gross horsepower | 14.93 | 13.96 | |||
| Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement | 12.14 | 12.09 | |||
| Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement | .813 | .866 | |||
| Power displacement (cu.ft./mile) | 220.9 | 220.9 | |||
| Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile) | 128.6 | 129.2 | |||
| 0 – 60 mph (seconds) | 7.7 | – | |||
| Top Speed (mph) | 109 | – | |||
| 4-Speed Transmission | |||||
| Performance weight (lbs.) | 3350 | 3335 | 3335 | 3335 | 3335 |
| Pounds/gross horsepower | 14.57 | 13.61 | 12.35 | 12.20 | 10.65 |
| Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement | 11.84 | 11.78 | 11.78 | 11.86 | 11.86 |
| Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement | .813 | .866 | .954 | .972 | 1.113 |
| Power displacement (cu.ft./mile) | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 |
| Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile) | 137.5 | 138.1 | 138.1 | 137.3 | 137.3 |
| 0 – 60 mph (seconds) | – | – | 5.9 | – | 5.5 |
| Top Speed (mph) | – | – | 131 | – | 128 |
See Also
| C1 | ’53 | ‘54 | ’55 | ’56 | ’57 | ’58 | ’59 | ’60 | ’61 | ’62 |
| Gen | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 | C6 | C7 |
