1961 Corvette Convertible Specifications, Options and Production Numbers

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Production & Specifications

Total Production

10,975

Wheelbase

102.00"

Length

177.20"

Width

72.70"

Height

51.80"

Curb Weight

3,070.00 lbs.

Track Front/Rear

58.70" / 59.00"

Tire Size

6.70 x 15

Plant Built

St. Louis

Base Engine

283 cu in V8

Serial Range

10867S100001 - 10867S110975

Total Production	10,975
Wheelbase	102.00"
Length	177.20"
Width	72.70"
Height	51.80"
Curb Weight	3,070.00 lbs.
Track F/R	58.70" / 59.00"
Tire Size	6.70 x 15
Plant Built	St. Louis
Base Engine	283 cu in V8
Serial Range	10867S100001 - 10867S110975

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Options for Model Year 1961, Convertible

* = Option price during model year
** = Option price adjusted for inflation, in 2025 dollars

Code	Description	Quantity	1961*	2025**
101	Heater	10,761	$102	$1,090
102	AM Radio, Signal Seeking	9,316	$138	$1,468
1408	Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15	n/a	$16	$168
1625	24 Gallon Fuel Tank	n/a	$161	$1,721
242	Positive Crankcase Ventilation	n/a	$5	$58
276	Wheels, 15x5.5	337	$0	$
290	Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15	9,780	$32	$336
313	Powerglide Automatic Transmission	1,458	$199	$2,122
353	283ci, 275hp Engine (fuel inj.)	118	$484	$5,162
354	283ci, 315hp Engine (fuel inj.)	1,462	$484	$5,162
419	Auxiliary Hardtop	5,680	$237	$2,524
426	Power Windows	698	$59	$631
440	Two-Tone Paint Combination	3,368	$16	$172
468	283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carbs.)	2,827	$183	$1,950
469	283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carbs.)	1,175	$151	$1,606
473	Power Operated Folding Top	442	$161	$1,721
675	Positraction Rear Axle	6,915	$43	$459
685	4-Speed Manual Transmission.	5,328	$188	$2,007
686	Metallic Brakes	920	$27	$287
687	Heavy Duty Brakes and Susp.	119	$334	$3,556
867	Base Convertible	10,939	$3,934	$41,937

Paint Colors for Model Year 1961, Convertible

Code	Description	Quantity	Additional Charge
900	Tuxedo Black	1,340	$0.00
912	Jewel Blue	855	$0.00
920	Fawn Beige	1,363	$0.00
923	Roman Red	1,794	$0.00
936	Ermine White	3,178	$0.00
940	Sateen Silver	747	$0.00
988	Honduras Maroon	1,645	$0.00

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