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1961 Pontiac Ventura Various

The Ventura transitioned to series code 5 in 1961 as Pontiac's mid-level full-size offering with upscale trim.
561K13313
389 CID V8 or 421 CID V8
Engine
Various
Body
Kansas City, Kansas
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Pontiac Ventura

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Series Code 5 Ventura
Year Code 61 1961
Plant Code K Kansas City, Kansas
Serial Number 13313 Unit #13313

Basic Information

MakePontiac
ModelVentura
Year1961
Body StyleVarious
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from series code.

Engine 389 CID V8
Horsepower215-348 HP
Displacement389 CID
Engine 421 CID Trophy V8
Horsepower373 HP
Displacement421 CID

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.)

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1964
Headroom front34.2
Headroom rear34.4
Height55.7
Legroom front45.3
Legroom rear40.8
Length210.0
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase119.0
Width78.2

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)