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1961 Dodge Lancer
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1961
Make
Dodge
Model
Lancer
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
RL1/SL1
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.7
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
199 hp
Power (kW)
146 kW
Torque
287 Nm (212 lb-ft)
Top speed
173 km/h
(107 mph)
0–60 mph
9 seconds
0–100 km/h
9.8 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,796 mm
(188.8 in)
Width
1,836 mm
(72.3 in)
Height
1,354 mm
(53.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,705 mm
(106.5 in)
Curb weight
1,252 kg
(2,760 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
86.36 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
104.77 mm
(4.1 in)
Compression Ratio
3,682 cc
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
49 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
19.1 – 20.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
15.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
17.3 – 17.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,422 mm
(56.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,410 mm
(55.5 in)
Turning Circle
11.06 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm
(5.5 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Colour
Finish
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Dodge
918 vehicles
Head Room, Front
853 mm
(33.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
841 mm
(33.1 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,090 mm
(42.9 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,011 mm
(39.8 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,443 mm
(56.8 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,445 mm
(56.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,372 mm
(54.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,374 mm
(54.1 in)
Solid
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
705 litres
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Lancer
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Lancer Standard
1961–1962
Configuration
4 Door Sedan
Generation
RL1/SL1
Year
1961
Powertrain
3.7
Horsepower
199 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
