The grille, formerly wider at the bottom than the top, was inverted; the quad headlights were now vertical but canted inward at the bottom. Small parking lamps below the headlights were likewise slanted and V-shaped.  At the rear, the taillights were moved from the fins to below them, and the fins were sharper-pointed.

The Pont-A-Mousson 4-speed transmission was dropped from the short ram 300G due to high cost and the need for special fabrication to install it. In its place was a modified Chrysler Corp. truck three speed. This allowed easier installation & no fabrication. Interestingly, the shifter did not protrude through the console but sat to the driver’s side of it.

A heavy car capable of high speed as the 300 was, placed large stress on the brakes. While the drum setup was huge at 11″, they were still prone to fading under hard use. Chrysler engineers added slots to the wheel covers and the wheels to vent air to them.

The Flight Sweep rear deck lid, introduced on the 1960 Chrysler 300F, became an option on New Yorker models this year. Surprisingly, the option seemed to disappear on the 1961 300G.

WINDSOR SERIES RC2-M: The Windsor was merely an upscale interior and exterior trim over the Newport.  It shared the same three body styles used on the longer wheelbase Saratoga series which it effectively replaced. Styling features paralleled those found on the Newport, although additional standard features were available. They included a larger displacement engine, chrome drip rail moldings, seat side shields, full wheel covers and chrome upper door covers on the sedan.

Windsor models were available as 2- and 4-door hardtop, and 4-door sedan.

NEW YORKER SERIES RC3-H: Minor face-lifting on the New Yorker followed the same pattern as changes in the shorter wheelbase Newport and Windsor models. Side trim was kept to a minimum. The rear front fender trim bars were now divided into two groups of five bars each. Side trim consisted of sill and wheelhouse moldings. Station wagons used the 1960 style rear quarter panels and tail lamp design. The horizontal grille bars were divided by seven fine vertical bars in an unobtrusive manner. Many features were standard equipment on the New Yorker. Dual exhausts were optional except on the station wagons.

The New Yorker models were available in all body styles:  2- and 4-door hardtop, convertible, 4-door sedan and 126 inch wheelbase 6-and 9-passenger station wagons.

CHRYSLER 300G SERIES RC4-P: The seventh edition of the letter series 300 continued its tradition as a super high-performance vehicle.  Ram-tuning was again available. Two horsepower versions were available in 1961 (see engine section) and short ram cars could be had with a special purpose 3-speed manual transmission. All New Yorker standard features were included on the 300G plus power swivel bucket seats, a full length console and tan leather interior. White sidewall Nylon tires were stan­dard.

300G vehicles were available as a 2-door hardtop and convertible. All sat on the 126 inch wheelbase.

Chrysler Windsor V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.00:1.
Horsepower: 305 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 395 @ 3000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 252°, Exhaust 252 degrees, Overlap: 30°; Lift: 0.390″.
Carburetor: Ball & Ball Two-barrel Model BBD-2923SA.

Chrysler Police “Enforcer” V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.00:1.
Horsepower: 325 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 425 @2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268 degrees, Overlap: 48°; Lift: 0.430″.
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel Model AFB-2968S;  Optional AFB-3113S.

Newport & Windsor Performance Engine. V-8 overhead valve, wedge combustion chambers. Cast Iron Block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 413 CID. Bore and stroke: 4.18″ x 3.75″.
Compression ratio: 10.1:1.
Horsepower: 350 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 470 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 252°, Exhaust 252°, Overlap 30°, Lift (Intake) 0.390″ (Exhaust) 0.390″.
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel Model AFB 3108S.
Optional Performance Carburetors for Newport: Carter Four Barrel Model AFB 3133S (Primary 1-9/16, Secondary 1-11/16), AFB 3270S (Primary 1-5/8, Secondary 1-11/16).

NOTE: This engine was optional on Windsor and with above carburetors, optional on Newport. No horsepower increases were noted with optional carburetors.

New Yorker Series Engine. V-8 overhead valve, wedge combustion chambers. Cast Iron Block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 413 CID. Bore and stroke: 4.18″ x 3.75″.
Compression ratio: 10.1:1.
Horsepower: 350 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 470 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 252°, Exhaust 252°, Overlap 30°, Lift (Intake) 0.390″ (Exhaust) 0.390″.
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel, Type Model AFB 3108S.

300G Series Standard Engine. V-8 overhead valve, wedge combustion chambers. Cast Iron Block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 413 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.18″ x 3.75″.
Compression ratio: 10.1:1.
Horsepower: 375 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 495 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap 48°, Lift (Intake) 0.430″ (Exhaust) 0.430″.
Induction: 30″ cross ram manifold
Carburetors: Two Carter Four-barrels,  Model AFB 2903S.

300G Series Optional Engine. V-8 overhead valve, wedge combustion chambers. Cast Iron Block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 413 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.18″ x 3.75″.
Compression ratio: 10.1:1.
Horsepower: 400 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 465 @ 3600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake 284°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap 55°, Lift (Intake) 0.449″ (Exhaust) 0.454″.
Induction: 15″ cross ram manifold
Carburetors: Two Carter Four-barrels,  Model AFB 3084S.