Cooper T61

Cooper T61^[1][2]

Category	Group 4
Constructor	Cooper
Predecessor	Cooper T57
Technical specifications
Chassis	Steel-reinforced tubular space frame covered in aluminum panels
Axle track	Front: 52–55 in (1,300–1,400 mm) Rear: 53.5–55 in (1,360–1,400 mm)
Wheelbase	91–96.3 in (2,310–2,450 mm)
Engine	Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.0–5.4 L (122–330 cu in), Coventry Climax/Ford/Chevrolet/Maserati, I4/V8, NA
Transmission	Colotti T37/T41 or Halibrand-McKee 4-speed/5-speed manual
Power	240–430 hp (180–320 kW)
Weight	1,213–1,636 lb (550–742 kg)
Competition history

The Cooper T61 (Type 61), also known as the Cooper T61 Monaco, or the Cooper Monaco T61, is a sports racing car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Cooper, in 1961. It is the successor and evolution of the T57. Its motor racing career spanned 6 years (1962-1966, 1968); where it won a total of 16 races (plus 2 additional class wins), achieved 23 podium finishes, and clinched 3 pole positions. It was powered by a number of different engines, including a Coventry Climax four-cylinder engine, a Maserati V8 engine, a Ford FE engine, and a Chevrolet small-block engine.^{[3][4][5][6][7][8]}