ORIGINAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE
ON VINTAGE CHEVROLETS

 

 
 
1961 Chevrolet

Biscayne, Brookwood Wagon, Parkwood Wagon, Bel Air, Impala

Options:

Basic Six Engine: 235.5 cid 135 hp @ 4000 RPM, 2-barrel carb.

Base V8 Engine: 283 cid; 170 hp @ 4200 RPM, 2 barrel carb.

Chevrolet Optional V8: 283 cid; 230 hp @ 4800 RPM, Dual Exhaust, 4 barrel carb.

Chevrolet Optional V8: 348 cid; 250 hp @ 4400 RPM, Dual Exhaust, 4 barrel carb.

Chevrolet Optional V8: 348 cid; 280 hp @ 4800 RPM, Dual Exhaust, 3 two-barrel carbs.

Chevrolet Optional V8: 348 cid; 305 hp @ 5200 RPM, Dual Exhaust, 4 barrel carb.

Chevrolet Optional V8: 348 cid; 340 hp @ 5800 RPM, Dual Exhaust, 4 barrel carb.

Chevrolet Optional V8: 348 cid; 350 hp @ 6000 RPM, Dual Exhaust, 3 two-barrel carbs.

Chevrolet Optional V8: (Impala SS only): 409 cid, 360 hp @ 5800 RPM, Dual Exhausts, 4 barrel carb.

Overdrive transmission

Powerglide transmission (6 cyl)

Turboglide transmission (V8)

Four-speed, close ratio manual transmission (V8)

Heavy-duty battery

Economy carburetor

Heavy-duty clutch (6 cyl models)

Crankcase ventilation system (required on CA cars)

Air cleaner

Oil filter (6 cylinder)

Positive engine ventilation for 6 cyl models

Temperature control radiator fan (V8s)

Heavy duty radiator

Deluxe Air Conditioning (V8 only, includes heater)

Cool pack air conditioner

Positraction rear axle

Group A body equipment package: outside rear view mirror, front and rear bumper guards, grille guard, inside non-glare mirror (all models except Impala & Nomad)

Group B body equipment package: electric clock, door guards, back-up lights (all models except Impala & Nomad)

Air Foam front seat cushions (Biscayne & Brookwood)

Optional generators (3)

Tinted glass

Deluxe heater

Rcirculating heater

Padded instrument panel

Two tone paint

Power brakes

Six-way power seat (except Biscayne & Brookwood)

Power windows (except Biscayne & Brookwood)

Radio, manual

Radio, push-button

Heavy-duty rear coil springs

Deluxe steering wheel

Wheel covers

Windshield washers

Two-speed electric windshield wipers/washers