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1961 Corvette live rear axle and Positraction range

Name: 1961 Corvette live rear axle and Positraction range
Brand: Chevrolet

rear axle · Chevrolet

Reviewed factory-specification card for the 283 engine range, transmissions, axle ratios, brakes, and RPO 687 eligibility. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

Why It Matters

Standard ratio depended on transmission: 3.36 with three-speed, 3.70 with four-speed, and 3.55 with Powerglide. RPO 675 offered 3.36, 3.70, 4.11, or 4.56 limited-slip ratios for manual-transmission cars.

Also Known As

1961 Corvette rear axleRPO 675 Positraction3.36 Positraction3.70 Positraction4.11 Positraction4.56 Positraction

Used On

1 linked car page.

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1961 Chevrolet Corvette

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Source Trail

General Motors Heritage 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit

General Motors Heritage GM Heritage Vehicle Information Kits Archive

Corvette Action Center 1961 Corvette Specifications

Corvette Action Center 1961 Corvette Identification Numbers

Corvette Action Center 1961 Corvette Production and Performance Numbers

National Corvette Owners Association 1961 Corvette Profile

National Corvette Owners Association 1961 Corvette Options and Colors

National Corvette Owners Association 1961 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers