1961 Buick Invicta
The mid-level full-size series bridged the gap between LeSabre value and Electra luxury with the powerful 401 CID V8.
Confidence
95%
616616467
V8
Engine
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Buick Invicta
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 6 | Invicta |
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | 6 | Atlanta, GA |
| Serial Number | 616467 | Unit #616467 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelInvicta
Year1961
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1961 Buick:
Engine
V8, 215 CID, 155 HP (Aluminum)
Horsepower155 HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.8:1
Engine
V8, 215 CID, 185 HP (Aluminum)
Horsepower185 HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 215 CID, NA HP (Aluminum)
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.8:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 250 HP
Horsepower250 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 300 HP
Horsepower300 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 235 HP
Horsepower235 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, NA HP
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.75:1
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 1963
Headroom front34.5
Headroom rear34.2
Height56.3
Legroom front44.5
Legroom rear41.4
Length213.2
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase123.0
Width78.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)