Chevy Corvette 1960 Technical Specifications |
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- Years of Manufacture: 1960
- Number Built: 10,261
- Price at Introduction: n/a
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Left front body hinge pillar
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
177.2 in.
- Total width: 72.8 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 52.3 in.
- Wheelbase: 102.0 in.
- Front Track: 57 in.
- Rear Track: 59 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission:
- 2 Speed Automatic:
- 1st: 1.82:1
- 2nd: 1.1:1
- Reverse: 1.82:1
- 3 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.21:1
- 2nd: 1.32:1
- 3rd: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.21:1
- 4 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.20:1
- 2nd: 1.66:1
- 3rd: 1.31:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.26:1
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 3.70:1
- Optional 3.55:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1
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- 270 bhp V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 283 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: fuel injection
- Bore and Stroke: 3.875 x 3.0 in.
- Power: 270 bhp @ 6000rpm
- Torque: 285 lb-ft @ 4200rpm
- Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
- Other engines available 230 bhp, 245 bhp, 275 bhp and 315 bhp
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 21:1 standard, 16.3:1 optional
- Turning circle: 39 feet
- Brakes:
- Front: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Rear: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Wheels:
- Steel disc wheels with safety rims 15
x 5K
- 15 x 5.5K optional
- Tyres:
- 6.70 x 15 in.
- Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
- Performance (270 bhp V8):
- Standing Quarter Mile: 16.1 secs.
- Speed at end: 89.0 mph
- Top Speed: 124 mph
1960 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd/270 bhp) |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
3.3 secs. |
0-40 mph |
4.8 secs. |
0-50 mph |
6.7 secs. |
0-60 mph |
8.4 secs. |
0-70 mph |
10.5 secs. |
0-80 mph |
13.4 secs. |
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16.8 secs. |
0-100 mph |
20.2 secs. |
Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges) |
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Model
Year |
Series
Prefix |
Assembly
Plant |
Serial
Range |
1960 |
0 |
0867 |
St. Louis |
100001 - 110261 |
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1960 Corvette Colour Codes |
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Quantity |
Interior Colour |
Soft-Top |
Wheels |
| Tasco Turquoise |
635 |
Black / Turquoise |
Blue / Black / White |
Turquoise |
| Horizon Blue |
766 |
Blue / Black / Red |
Blue / Black / White |
Blue |
| Honduras Maroon |
1,202 |
Black |
Black / White |
Maroon |
| Roman Red |
1,529 |
Black / Red |
Black / White |
Red |
| Ermine White |
3,717 |
Blue / Black / Red / Turquoise |
Blue / Black / White |
White |
| Sateen Silver |
989 |
Blue / Black / Red / Turquoise |
Blue / Black / White |
Silver |
| Cascade Green |
140 |
Black |
Blue / Black / White |
Green |
| Tuxedo Black |
1,268 |
Blue / Black / Red / Turquoise |
Blue / Black / White |
Black |
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Corvette Options: 1960 |
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Production |
% |
US$ |
101 |
Heater |
9,808 |
96 |
102 |
102 |
AM Radio (Signal Seeking) |
8,166 |
80 |
138 |
107 |
Parking Brake Alarm |
4,051 |
39 |
5 |
108 |
Courtesy Lights |
6,774 |
66 |
7 |
109 |
Windshield Washers |
7,205 |
70 |
16 |
121 |
Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan |
2,711 |
26 |
22 |
1408 |
Blackwall Tyres 6.70 x 15 nylon |
n/a |
n/a |
16 |
1625 |
24 Gallon Fuel Tank |
n/a |
n/a |
161 |
261 |
Sunshades |
5,276 |
51 |
11 |
276 |
Wheels 15 x 5.5 (5 inclusive of spare) |
246 |
2 |
n/a |
290 |
Whitewall Tyres 6.70 x 15 |
9,104 |
89 |
32 |
313 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission |
1,766 |
17 |
199 |
419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
5,147 |
50 |
237 |
426 |
Power Windows |
544 |
5 |
59 |
440 |
Two-Tone Paint Combination |
3,312 |
32 |
16 |
469 |
283ci 245 bhp Engine two 4 bbl. carburettors |
1,211 |
12 |
151 |
469C |
283ci 270 bhp Engine two 4 bbl. carburettors |
2,364 |
23 |
183 |
473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
512 |
5 |
140 |
579 |
283ci 270 hp Fuel Injected Engine |
100 |
1 |
484 |
579D |
283ci 290.hp Fuel Injected Engine |
759 |
7 |
484 |
675 |
Positraction Rear Axle |
5,231 |
51 |
43 |
685 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission |
5,328 |
52 |
188 |
686 |
Metallic Brakes |
920 |
9 |
27 |
| 687 |
Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension |
119 |
1 |
334 |
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