A subsequent design freshened was more pronounced for foreign exchange Corvette 1961, a sort of "duck tail" design that had been lifted almost intact from Mitchell Stingray athlete and is also used by its XP-700 show car. In addition to improving the aesthetics, the new post-practice bonus: the luggage space (as is) increased by around 20 per cent. The new tail also sported a pair of small round taillamps on each side of the center of the license plate recess, in addition to a modest trunklid creaseline longitudinal passing through the traditional, large, round Corvette medallion. Simple chrome bumperettes bracketed tuition, which in turn acquired a small "arc" bumper. And for the first time, dual exhaust exited below the body rather than through it or bumper guards.
Finally main cabin, Mitchell developed a cleaner version of the existing four lamp nose. The headlights are now bezels painted body color, brand and vertical teeth were abandoned in favour of a fine grid of horizontal insert argent silver finish. The round medallion gave way to separate capital letters detailing the car's name, crowned by a larger version of the Corvette crossed the flagship of the flags. The 1961 is available with the latest Corvette bodyside coves in a contrasting tone, a mere $ 16.15 option that most buyers ordered. Even outside the fiberglass enhanced the quality of construction, as the self-adjustment of the target-and 1961 was the best yet.
A heater is still optional for 1961, however, a price of $ 102.25. While air conditioning, power steering, power brakes and yet were not offered, the "Wonder Bar" in the search for AM radio signals remained available, as is the Positraction limited-slip differential, the "comprehensive" whitewall pneumatic, electric windows, and power - Operados top. Nearly three quarters of all clients that year Corvette gladly paid $ 188.30 for the four-speed manual transmission, which is now clad in aluminum, cutting 15 pounds heft of the car.
During the two-seat cockpit, the only change for 1961 was a more narrow tunnel transmission that offers a bit more interior room. Four interior is available color schemes: black, red, fawn, and blue.
Mechanically, the 1961 Corvette is very similar to the model 1960. However, an aluminum radiator ranks of the former copper-central unit, which not only improved the cooling capacity of around 10 percent, but weighed half as much as before - which is another weight-saving improvements. Side-mount tank coolant expansion has been added as a change of operation. Engine options are basically carried over. There are still five versions of the Chevy recognized 283-cubic-inch small block V-8: 230, 245, 270, 275 and 315 hp, the last two are fuel injected. The three-speed manual remains the standard gearbox, but now is offered with a wider range of the axis ratios. Powerglide automatic continued as optional, but not now available with three engines hotter.
Even with the softer 283 and Powerglide, the 1961 Corvette was fast by any standard: Magazine testers recorded 0-60 mph acceleration between 6.7 and 7.7 seconds. Top speed automatic with the listed 109 mph and was limited mainly by gearing. The four lacked the speed lasts long legs ratio of most modern five-speed manual, and yet many of the fuel-injected models and twin four-barrel could reach more than 130 mph.
Corvette Although still not have independent rear suspension, as well as some expensive European models, this does not appear to damage the vehicle, either on the street or on the track. Testers sang the praises of tampering with the virtues of 1961, and almost none of them discern any deficiencies. By the standards of that day, the Corvette has become one of the most roadworthy car in the world.
Here are specifications for the 1961 Corvette:
Vehicle Specifications
Convertible
Among axes, 102.0 inches
Length, in.
176.7
Width, in.
70.4
Track inches
Front: 57.0 rear: 59.0
Height, in.
52.9
Stopping weight, pounds
3,108
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible)
Suspension
Front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, unequal length wishbones, coil springs, antiroll bar, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear: Live axle semi-elliptical leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers tubular trailing Radio bars
Wheels / tires
6.70x15
Brakes
Front: 11 inch drum
Rear: drum 11 inches
Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
4-speed manual (opt)
2-speed Powerglide (opt)
Standard axle ratio
3.70:1
Specifications Engine
Ohv Type V-8 ohv V-8 ohv V-8 ohv V-8 ohv V-8
Scrolling, liters / cu inch 4.6/283
4.6/283 4.6/283 4.6/283 4.6/283
Bore x stroke, 3875 inches x 3.00 3875 x 3.00 3875 x 3.00 3875 x 3.00 x 3.00 3875
Fuel Management 1 x 4-bbl. 2 x 4-bbl. 2 x 4-bbl. Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Horses force of 230 rpm @ @ 4800 245 @ 5000 270 @ 6000 275 @ 5200 315 @ 6200
Par @ rpm, 300 lb-ft @ 3000 300 @ 3800 285 @ 4200 290 @ 4200 295 @ 5100
Published performance numbers
Acceleration
230 horses, 4-sp man.
315 hp, 4-sp man.
0-60 mph, SEC
8.3
6.0
0-100 km / h sec
NA
14.2
1/4-mile SEC @ mph
NA
15.5 @ 106
Production of vehicles and base prices
Type Car
Production
Price
2-door convertible
10,934
$ 3,934.00
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