Chevrolet Bel Air - 5th Gen (1961 to 1964)

For 1961, the Bel Air again had a totally new body, not just new sheetmetal. All engines options of the previous year remained in effect with the standard engines being the 235.5 CID Six of 135 hp (101 kW) or the 283 CID V8 of 170 hp (130 kW). The V8 cost $110 more than the Six and weighed 5 lb (2.3 kg) less. For 1962, all sheetmetal except the door panels was changed. For 1963 and 1964, the full size Chevrolet received little more than a facelift. However, in addition to the un-changed standard engines, there were two different 327 CID engines were offered, developing from 250 hp (190 kW) to 300 hp (220 kW) and three 409 CID engines ranging from 340 hp (250 kW) to 425 hp (317 kW). The fifth generation of Bel Air was offered until 1964, and was replaced by the Sixth Generation Chevrolet Bel Air.