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1960 Chevrolet Corvette 2-Dr. Convertible

The 1960 Corvette featured the final year of the C1 design with quad headlights and was available with fuel injection producing 315 horsepower.
008675103733
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Model Code 0867 Corvette
Plant Code 5 Unknown Plant
Serial Number 103733 Unit #103733

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1960
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower230 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower245 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower270 HP @ 6000 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
CarburetorFuel Injection
Compression9.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower315 HP @ 6200 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
CarburetorFuel Injection
Compression11.0:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorCarter
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.5
Displacement283.04
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque300@3000
Horsepower230@4800

Dimensions

Production10261
Weight2840
Wheelbase102
Width72.8
Rear Tread59
Front Tread57
Length177.2
Height52

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.70
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearWorm & ball bearing sector
Reverse Ratio2.21
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.32

Suspension

Rear SuspensionOutrigger mounted leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent coil springs
Tire Size6.7 x 15

Brakes

Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity16.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 15.5 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustDual
Battery12
RadiatorCellular

Equipment

Equipment4-Speed manual transmission, Air conditioning, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, Fuel Injection, Power windows, Flightomatic automatic transmission, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Power convertible top, Power seats, Power steering

Colors

Exterior ColorsCascade Green Metallic, Ermine White, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Horizon Blue Metallic, Lacquer, Roman Red, Sateen Silver Metallic, Tasco Turquoise Metallic

Pricing

MSRP$3872.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.