CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1961

The Chevrolet Corvette is the first generation of the sports division Chevrolet General Motors introduced late in the model year 1953 and produced until 1962. It is commonly referred to as the "solid axle" generation, the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray was rushed in the production of its model year debut to capitalize on the enthusiastic feedback received from the public to the concept vehicle, but expectations for the new model were largely unfulfilled. The reviews were mixed and sales fell far below expectations through the first few years of the car. The program was cancelled Almost, but Chevrolet would be to stay the course and final Harley Earl and company would transform the Corvette into a true world-class sports car.
1958-1960
In the era of the headlights chrome and four, the Corvette succumbed to the look of the day. The model year 1958 and the four that followed all had the exposed treatment of four headlamps and grille with prominent, but the hood, imitation of the blind and the trunk chrome spears were unique to 1958. The interior and the instruments have been updated, including the tachometer Placed directly in front of the driver. For the model 1958 only, a tachometer 8000 rpm is used in place of the rpm of 6000 and the units typical in 1955 options optional engine include two carburetors double (including the 270 horsepower (200 kW) model with Carter 2613 and 2614 WCFB four-barrels)and two with fuel injection. Output power highest rated fuel-injected engine was 290 HP (220 kW). He remained Displacement 283 cu in (4,6 l). For the first time, seat belts were factory-installed rather than being dealer-installed in the earlier models. Options rare were RPO 684 heavy duty brakes and suspension (144), RPO 579 250 HP engine (554), 15 by wheels 5.5-inch (38 by 14 cm) (404).

For the 1959 models, motors and ratings of horsepower has not changed. The interiors have been revised slightly with graphics of different instruments and the addition of a storage tank for the passenger side. A shifter with positive lock reverse with "T" handle was standard with 4-speed manual transmission. This was the only year it can be the color turquoise hood ordered, and all models of fuel 24 gallons of the tank through 1962 could not be ordered with hoods, due to the lack of space for the mechanism of folding soft top Options rare.: RPO 684 heavy duty brakes and suspension , brake metal , 15 by 5.5 in (38 by 14 cm) Wheels , electric windows , electric Roof convertible .

Features last to appear in 1960 models included tailamps molded into the rear fenders and strong teeth grill. The new features include aluminum radiators, but only with 270-hp and 290-hp engines. Also for the first time, all fuel-injected engines required manual transmissions. The 1960s was Cascade green metallic, only in the year and the rarest color at 140 made. Options Rare: RPO 579 250 HP engine, RPO 687 brakes, heavy-duty and suspension, 15 by 5.5 in (38 by 14 cm) Wheels, power top convertible , power windows.
1961-1962

1962 Corvette Convertible

Four taillights Appeared on the 1961, the treatment continues until our days. The engine displacement remained at 283 cubic inches, but greater power of the two fuel-injected engines to 275 HP and 315. Powers of the two engines of four-barrel did not change (245 HP and 270), but this was the last year of their availability. This was the last year for contrasting paint colors in the areas cala, and the last two Corvette tone of any type until 1978. Options Rare: RPO 353 275 hp engine (118), RPO 687 brakes, heavy-duty and direction, 15x5.5 wheels, electric Roof convertible .

Model year 1962 was the last Corvette suspension with a solid rear axle that was used from the beginning. With two new engines it was also the fastest. The increased engine displacement to 327 cubic inches, but DUAL 4-barrel carburetor engines were no longer available. Hydraulic valve lifters were used in the basic and optional 250 HP 300 HP engines, lifts the solids in the optional carbureted and 340 HP with petrol injection 360 HP (268 kW) versions. Adjustment of the rocker panel was seen for the first time, exposed headlights for the end, up to the year 2005. This was the latest model of the Corvette, to provide a mechanism optional power convertible top. Options Rare: 24-gallon fuel tank , RPO 687 brakes, heavy-duty and direction, electric Roof convertible, 15x5.5 wheels.

Also make its debut in 1961 was a new boat-tail design later use in the C2.