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
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| 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)