1961 Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year Notes

The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Chevrolet Corvette (C1) page on 29 March 2016, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

Four taillights appeared on the 1961, a treatment that continues to this day. Engine displacement remained at 283 cubic inches, but power output increased for the two fuel-injected engines to 275 hp and 315 hp. Power ratings for the dual-four barrel engines did not change (245 hp and 270 hp) but this was the last year of their availability. This was the last year for contrasting paint colors in cove areas, and the last two-tone Corvette of any type until 1978. Also debuting in 1961 was a new boat-tail design later used on the C2. Rare options: RPO 353 275 hp engine (118), RPO 687 heavy-duty brakes and steering (233), 15x5.5 wheels (357), power convertible top (442).

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	Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Nostalgia Auto Show View photo of 1961 Chevrolet Corvette - 2.4MB
	Dick Guldstrand/Wes Abendroth Vintage Race Car Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Schaumburg Bank & Trust Car Show View photo of 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Dick Guldstrand Vintage Race Car - 2.0MB
	Dick Guldstrand/Wes Abendroth Vintage Race Car Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Schaumburg Bank & Trust Car Show View photo of 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Dick Guldstrand Vintage Race Car - 2.3MB
	Dick Guldstrand/Wes Abendroth Vintage Race Car Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Schaumburg Bank & Trust Car Show View photo of 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Dick Guldstrand Vintage Race Car - 1.5MB
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	Dick Guldstrand/Wes Abendroth Vintage Race Car Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Schaumburg Bank & Trust Car Show View photo of 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Dick Guldstrand Vintage Race Car - 1.4MB

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