1961 Corvette Specifications
 Total Production = 10,939

1961 Convertible

The 1961 Corvette was introduced with an all new look from the rear with the now famous quad tailight arrangement. It was the last year for the venerable 283 engine and two-tone side cove paint treatment.

FIBERGLASS FACT: Sun shades and courtesy lights became standard equipment in 1961

1961 Corvette Options
RPO# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY $ RETAIL
867 Base Corvette Convertible 10,939 3,934.00
101 Heater 10,671 102.25
102 AM Radio, Signal Seeking 9,316 137.75
242 Positive Crankcase Ventilation n/a 5.40
276 Wheels, 15x5.5 337 0.00
290 6.70x15 Whitewall Tires 9,780 31.55
313 Powerglide Automatic 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 Auxillary Hardtop 5,680 236.75
426 Power Windows 698 59.20
440 Two-Tone Exterior Paint 3,368 16.15
468 283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carburetor) 2,827 182.95
469 283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carburetor) 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 6.70x15 Blackwall Tires n/a 15.75
1625 24 Gallon Fuel Tank n/a 161.40

1961 Corvette Exterior Color Choices
CODE EXTERIOR QUANTITY
- Tuxedo Black 1,340
- Ermine White 3,178
- Roman Red 1,794
- Fawn Beige 1,363
- Sateen Silver 747
- Fawn Beige 1,363
- Honduras Maroon 1,645
- Jewel Blue 855

1961 Corvette Interior Color Choices
CODE COLOR
- Black Vinyl (3,487 built)
- Blue Vinyl (1,331 Built)
- Fawn Vinyl (1,662 Built)
- Red Vinyl (4,459 Built)

Note: Interior and exterior colors were not coded to individual cars in 1961.

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