1961 Pontiac Bonneville Various
The Bonneville remained Pontiac's flagship model in 1961 with Wide-Track design and available high-performance Tri-Power engines.
861P12553
389 CID V8 or 421 CID V8
Engine
Various
Body
Pontiac, Michigan
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Pontiac Bonneville
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 8 | Bonneville |
| Year Code | 61 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | P | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Serial Number | 12553 | Unit #12553 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelBonneville
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 front34.1
Headroom rear33.8
Height55.7
Legroom front44.9
Legroom rear40.9
Length217.0
Nameplate origin1957
Wheelbase123.0
Width78.2
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)