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1961 PONTIAC STAR CHIEF SEDAN


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    1961 Pontiac Star Chief

  • VIN 661626631
  • The VIN decodes to a 1961 Pontiac Star Chief.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1961
    Make
    Pontiac
  • Series
    Star Chief
    Trim Level
    Sedan
  • Base Price
    $2736.00 USD
    Origin
    United States
  • Production
    16024
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Body Maker
    Fisher
    Model Number
    2669
  • Weight
    3840 lbs
    Doors
    4
  • Brakes
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
    Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Brake Size
    11 in.
  • Capacities
  • Oil
    4 qt.
    Rear Differential
    5.5 pt.
  • Transmission
    2.75 pt.
    Fuel Tank
    25 gal.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Rochester
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
    Clutch Size
    10.5 inches
  • Differential
  • Differential Ratio
    3.23 :1
    Differential
    Hypoid
  • Dimension
  • Rear Tread
    62.5 in.
    Wheelbase
    123 in.
  • Length
    217 in.
    Width
    78.2 in.
  • Height
    55.8 in.
  • Engine
  • Torque
    390@2000 ft/lbs
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Bore and Stroke
    4 1/16 & 3 3/4 in.
    Cylinders
    8
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Compression Ratio
    8.6 :1
  • Block Material
    Alloy cast iron
    Rated Horsepower
    52.81 hp
  • Displacement
    388.86 cu. in.
    Engine Type
    Dual throat
  • Engine No. Location
    On pad at front of right side of block.
    Brake Horsepower
    215@3600 hp
  • Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
    Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Radiator
    Tube and center
    Exhaust System
    Single with crossover
  • Cooling System
    18.5 Quarts
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Battery
    12
    Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Power brakes
    Optional
    Power steering
    Optional
  • Hydramatic automatic transmission
    Optional
    Pushbutton Radio
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Recirculating ball bearing
  • Suspension
  • Rear Suspension
    Link coil springs
    Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 1st
    2.49 :1
    2nd
    1.59 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    3.15 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    Plate on left front hinge pillar post.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Tire Size
    8 x 14
    Spare Location
    Trunk

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