1961 Chevrolet Bel-Air 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The Bel-Air occupied the mid-range position in Chevrolet's 1961 full-size lineup, offering more trim and features than the Biscayne but less luxury than the Impala.
11537N182538
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Norwood, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Chevrolet Bel-Air
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Model Code | 1537 | Bel-Air |
| Plant Code | N | Norwood, OH |
| Serial Number | 182538 | Unit #182538 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1961
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantNorwood, OH
Plant CodeN
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.5 inches
Cylinders6
Main Bearings4
Compression8.25
Rated HP30.4
Torque217@2200
Horsepower135@400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement235.5
Dimensions
Production177969
Width76
Wheelbase119
Length209.3
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3
Height55.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.94
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16.5 Quarts, Centrifugal pump with thermostat
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentHeater and Defroster, Power brakes, Air conditioning, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio, Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsAlmond Beige, Arbor Green Metallic, Coronna Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige Metallic, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Jewel Blue Metallic, Lacquer, Midnight Blue Metallic, Roman Red, Sateen Silver Metallic, Seafoam Green, Seamist Turquoise, Shadow Gray Metallic, Twilight Turquoise Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$2268.00
Other
B&s 3 9/16 & 3 15/16
Body
Doors2
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.