1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 4-Dr. Sedan
The four-door Monza brought the sporty trim's bucket seats and floor shift to a practical sedan body over the air-cooled flat-six.
Confidence
95%
10969W288011
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Model Code | 0969 | Corvair Monza |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 288011 | Unit #288011 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvair Monza
Year1961
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceGM
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 & Stroke8 inches
Rated HP28.36
Compression8
Horsepower80@4400
Displacement145.3
Cylinders6
Main Bearings4
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque128@2300
Dimensions
Production33745
Weight2420
Wheelbase108
Height51.5
Rear Tread54
Length180
Width67
Drivetrain
AxleTransaxle
Transmission1.9
Rear Axle Ratio3
Clutch TypeMultiple disk
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.97
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.99
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio3.50
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity14
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingAir cooled
Battery12
ExhaustSingle with crossover
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio
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$2010.00
Other
B&s 3 7/16 & 2 39/64
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.