1961 Chevrolet Corvair 500 4-Dr. Sedan
The four-door Corvair 500 brought the air-cooled, rear-engine layout to practical family buyers as the line's most economical sedan.
10569W213275
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Chevrolet Corvair 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Model Code | 0569 | Corvair 500 |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 213275 | Unit #213275 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvair 500
Year1961
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
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 & Stroke8 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8
Horsepower80@4400
Main Bearings4
Rated HP28.36
Torque128@2300
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement145.3
Dimensions
Production18752
Weight2372
Wheelbase108
Height51.5
Rear Tread54
Length180
Width67
Drivetrain
AxleTransaxle
Transmission1.9
Rear Axle Ratio3
Clutch TypeMultiple disk
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio3.50
2nd Gear Ratio1.99
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.97
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size6.5 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity14
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle with crossover
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
CoolingAir cooled
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, Air conditioning, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission
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$1800.00
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.