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The following serial numbers, taken from official Chevrolet records, represent the final monthly Corvette serial number reaching final assembly at the St. Louis Corvette plant. Not all serial numbers for each year are currently available. (*) indicates a serial number obtained from service bulletin information. 1978 Corvette VIN. VIN Range - 1Z87L8S400001 to 1Z87L8S440274. VIN Range - 1Z87L8S900001 to 1Z87L8S906502 (Pace Car). 6 Digit Build Sequence Number.
1960 C1 Corvette Overview
It is said that when you find something that works, don’t change it. For Chevrolet, this sentiment resonated amongst the senior designers of the Corvette. Despite the conceptual changes that Bill Mitchell had been toying with since 1958, the reality was that the Corvette was going to be around in it’s current form for a few more years.
From a sales standpoint, this seemed to sit just fine with GM executives, who had watched the Corvette’s financial successes gain more ground with each passing year. Even in 1958, when an economic recession impacted so many manufacturers, the Corvette had succeeded in turning a profit.
Surely, the Corvette still had room to grow – even if that growth meant staying the sameAnd from 1959 to 1960, stay the same it did. From a design standpoint at least, the 1960 Corvette is virtually indistinguishable from the 1959. The body lines and chrome trim is nearly identical on both models.
The interiors have virtually no distinguishable differences. In short, the 1960 Corvette was, from all design purposes, a continuation of the 1959 production model.
| Model: | 1960 Corvette |
| Generation: | C1 Corvette |
| Type: | 2 Door Convertible |
| Available Colors: | Tuxedo Black, Horizon Blue, Roman Red, Sateen Silver, Tasco Turquoise, Honduras Maroon, Ermine White, Cascade Green |
| Engine: | 283 ci. V-8 (fuel injected or carbureted) – multiple-horsepower options available |
| VIN: | 00867S100001 – 00867S110261 |
| Transmission: | 3-speed manual (standard), 4-speed manual (optional), 2-speed Powerglide (optional) |
| Original Price: | $3,872.00 |
| Units Produced: | 10, 261 |
| Full Spec List | 1960 Corvette Complete Specs |
However – the engineers behind the power plant that gave the Corvette it’s heart and soul had something new in mind for the 1960 model year. The top two engines, both fuel injected or “fuelie” engines, received an increase in their overall horsepower.
The addition of solid lifters and a higher, 11.0:1 compression ratio boosted the strongest of the fuelie engines to 315-bhp at 6,200 rpms. The second most powerful engine included hydraulic lifters (which made for easier maintenance) and pumped out an impressive 275-bhp at 5,200 rpms.
Because of these performance increases, the Powerglide automatic transmission was no longer an option, as it simply could not handle the torque these new powerhouse engines generated. The carbureted engines that were also included as optional engines for the 1960 model remained the same as they had on earlier models.
The most conservative of these engines was a 230 horsepower engine that included a single, four-barrel carburetor. Next in succession of horsepower was a 245-bhp, hydraulic lifter version of the same engine that included a dual-quad carburetor. Topping these was the 270-bhp engine with twin four-barrel carburetors.
The refinements to the 1960 Corvette did not end with the engine. In 1956, Zora Arkus-Duntov developed the “Duntov Cam”, a high lift camshaft that was intended to help make Corvette a contender in the international racing circuit.
While this cam proved most effective in generating the extra performance necessary to produce a car capable of winning against the staunchest of competitors, it also caused engine temperatures to rise far above similar engines with more conventional cams. To compensate for this, aluminum radiators were introduced in the 1960 Corvettes for anyone ordering a Corvette with the Duntov Cam option.
Aluminum clutch housings for the manual transmissions were also introduced, which helped to drop the Corvette’s overall weight by eighteen pounds (18lbs). A power-saving, thermostatically controlled cooling fan was introduced as a new option, as was a long range, 24 gallon fuel tank.
Standard options for the 1960 Corvette included the introduction of a larger-diameter front anti-roll bar matched and a new, heavier duty rear bar. These changes, plus an extra inch of rear-wheel travel in rebound produced a smoother riding, more neutral handling Corvette than ever before.
Although Chevrolet shied away from advertising the Corvette as a performance car after a ban on racing had been put into place by the Automotive Manufacturers Association ( or “AMA” for short), Chevrolet continued to offer many performance options for the 1960 model year.
Aside from the optional, “beefed up”, 315 horsepower engine which carried an additional cost of $484.20, there was also the option of ordering Positraction for $43.05 and a four-speed gearbox for $188.30. Additionally, the metallic brake linings were again made available as a $26.90 option.
Whereas a few short years ago the Corvette was railed by critics for it’s lack of performance, the Corvette had come into it’s own as a genuine sports car both in the United States as well as around the world.
It’s on road abilities were no longer questioned. It had been accepted as a serious contender in many racing circuits, despite the decision made by the AMA. In fact, 1960 saw three Corvettes run at the famous “24 Hours of Le Mans”. Owned by yachtsman and one-time car builder Briggs Cunningham, the Corvette proved it’s mettle against some of the staunchest competitors in the world. Drivers Bob Grossman and John Fitch drove one of these Corvettes to a respectable eighth place overall finish. It was privately owned without formal manufacturer’s support and that it was competing against factory racing prototypes from some of Europe’s most illustrious manufacturers, it makes the measure of their success that much greater.
DID YOU KNOW: While steel-belted tires are common today, back in the 1950’s, they were unheard of. In fact, the 1960 Corvette was the first Corvette to use Nylon Belted Tires (a type of tire that is still sometimes used today, though not as durable as a steel belted tire). Prior to 1960, the Corvette (along with most other production cars), used cotton ply tires. A “cotton ply” was the cross layering of cotton fabric on the interior of a tire to provide adequate wall strength to hold the pressurized air when the tire was inflated.
After the run at LeMans, where Cunningham’s Corvette achieved a top speed of 151 miles per hour down the Mulsanne Straight, Chevrolet began to offer Cunningham cylinder heads cast from a high-silicon aluminum alloy.
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The heads, (based on a design that was first introduced to the 1957 Sebring Corvette SS prototype racer,) maintained the stock 11.0:1 compression ratio but featured improved intake and exhaust flow. Although the use of aluminum heads was fine in theory, the reality of these heads were that they tended to warp if the engine overheated.
Further, Chevrolet had quality control issues with the castings used to create these aluminum heads. The belief is that these heads, which provided proven performance, were never made available to retail customers.
The ongoing debate about a second generation Corvette continued to be a topic of much discussion throughout 1960.
However, unlike previous years where prototype designs and rumored modeling ended up abandoned without the funding to become anything more than design sketches or clay models, 1960 saw the debut of a dramatic, new special edition Corvette called simply “Stingray” that was “privately” campaigned by GM Design Chief Bill Mitchell.
The fact alone that Bill Mitchell had succeeded Harley Earl’s position upon his retirement in 1958 led many Corvette enthusiasts to believe that this “track edition” Stingray Corvette would guide the shape of things to come.
In addition to the dramatic, bold look of the Stingray, Mitchell also continued to work on breathing new life into the existing Corvette styling, which had gone virtually unchanged since 1956. However, despite an abundance of design ideas from the team of designers in his studios, the Corvette would continue to remain mostly unchanged until 1962.
While individuals like Mitchell were envisioning a new Corvette on the horizon, Chevrolet had it’s priorities set on other ventures, including the Corvair.
Although Ed Cole’s technically advanced, compact Corvair was considered one of the most interesting of the Big Three’s new 1960 small cars, it was plagued with service issues including: oil leaks, thrown fan belts and tuning difficulties, amongst others.
When it failed to outsell the Ford Falcon that same year, General Motors allocated money be put aside to fund other, more conventional compact cars, which would ultimately cut into the development dollars that could/would be spent on developing another Corvette. For now, the Corvette would have to continue to weather on in it’s current form.
And weather on it did. In 1960, Corvette overcame the sales hurdle that had eluded it for so many years – it sold more than 10,000 units that year. In fact, 10,261 Corvettes were sold in 1960, braking the psychologically important “10K” barrier and making it the most successful Corvette (from both a performance and a sales standpoint) yet.
Corvette had proved itself to the General Motors executives and it’s long term future was most definitely assured.
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1960 Corvette Specifications
1960 Corvette Main Specs
| MODEL: | 1960 Chevrolet Corvette |
| BODY STYLE: | Two-door convertible, front engine, rear wheel drive |
| MANUFACTURING LOCATION: | St. Louis, Missouri |
| CONSTRUCTION: | Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP or “fiberglass”) body, steel frame with steel and chrome structural & chassis components. |
| VEHICLE NUMBERS (VIN): | 00867S100001 – 00867S110261 |
| VIN PREFIX: | CQ: 4-BARREL CARBURETOR, 283 CUBIC INCH, 230 HP, MANUAL TRANS CR: FUEL INJECTION, 283 CUBIC INCH, 275 HP, MANUAL TRANS CS: FUEL INJ & SPECIAL CAM, 283 CUBIC INCH, 315 HP, MANUAL TRANS CT: 2×4-BARREL CARB, 283 CUBIC INCH, 245 HP, MANUAL TRANS CU: 2×4-BARREL CARB & SPECIAL CAM, 283 CUBIC INCH, 270 HP, MANUAL TRANS DG: POWERGLIDE & 4-BARREL CARB, 283 CUBIC INCH, 230 HP, AUTO TRANS |
| ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER: | 3737739 (EARLY PRODUCTION), 3756519 |
| HEAD NUMBER: | 3774692 |
| CARBURETOR NUMBERS: | CARTER 2613S #3741089: 283 CUBIC INCH, 270 HP, FRONT CARBURETOR CARTER 2614S #3741090: 283 CUBIC INCH, 270 HP, REAR CARBURETOR CARTER 2626S #3744002: 283 CUBIC INCH, 245 HP, FRONT CARBURETOR CARTER 2627S #3744004: 283 CUBIC INCH, 245 HP, REAR CARBURETOR CARTER 2818S #3756676: 283 CUBIC INCH, 230 HP, FIRST DESIGN CARTER 3059S #3779178: 283 CUBIC INCH, 230 HP, SECOND DESIGN |
| FUEL INJECTION NUMBER: | ROCHESTER 7017200: 283 CUBIC INCH, 275 HORSEPOWER ROCHESTER 7017250: 283 CUBIC INCH, 315 HORSEPOWER ROCHESTER 7017300: 283 CUBIC INCH, 275 HORSEPOWER |
| DISTRIBUTOR NUMBER: | 1110891: 283 CUBIC INCH, 245 HORSEPOWER, 270 HORSEPOWER 1110914: 283 CUBIC INCH, 315 HORSEPOWER 1110915: 283 CUBIC INCH, 275 HORSEPOWER 1110946: 283 CUBIC INCH, 230 HORSEPOWER |
| GENERATOR NUMBER: | 1102043: 283 CUBIC INCH, 230 HP, 245 HP, 275 HP, 270 HP 1102173: 283 CUBIC INCH, 315 HORSEPOWER |
| AXLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER | AH: 3-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (3.70:1 RATIO) AE: POWERGLIDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (3.55:1 RATIO) AN: LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (3.70:1 RATIO) AP: LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (4.11:1 RATIO) AQ: LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (4.56:1 RATIO) AS: LSD, HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION AND BRAKES, (3.70:1 RATIO) AT: LSD, HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION AND BRAKES, (4.11:1 RATIO) AU: LSD, HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION AND BRAKES, (4.56:1 RATIO) FJ: MANUAL TRANSMISSION, LSD. AND METALLIC BRAKES, (3.70:1 RATIO) |
| PRODUCTION ENDING VEHICLE: | OCT, 1959: 101168, NOV. 1959: 101454, DEC. 1959: 102059, JAN. 1960:103158, FEB. 1960: 104360, MAR. 1960: 105711, APR. 1960: 107011, MAY 1960: 108167, JUN 1960: 109149, JUL. 1960: 109846, AUG. 1960: 110261 |
1960 Corvette Price & Options
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | QUANTITY | RETAIL PRICE |
| 867 | Base Corvette Convertible | 10,261 | $3,875.00 |
| 101 | Heater | 9,808 | $102.25 |
| 102 | AM Radio, signal seeking | 8,166 | $137.75 |
| 107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 4,051 | $5.40 |
| 108 | Courtesy Lights | 6,774 | $6.50 |
| 109 | Windshield Washers | 7,205 | $16.15 |
| 121 | Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan | 2,711 | $21.55 |
| 261 | Sunshades | 5,276 | $10.80 |
| 276 | Wheels, 15 x 5.5 (5) | 246 | $0.00 |
| 290 | Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 | 9,104 | $31.55 |
| 313 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 1,766 | $199.10 |
| 419 | Auxillary Hardtop | 5,147 | $236.75 |
| 426 | Power Windows | 544 | $59.20 |
| 440 | Two-Tone Paint Combination | 3,312 | $16.15 |
| 469 | 283ci, 245HP Engine (2×4 Carburetors) | 1,211 | $150.65 |
| 469C | 283ci, 270HP Engine (2×4 Carburetors) | 2,364 | $182.95 |
| 473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 512 | $139.90 |
| 579 | 283ci, 275HP Engine (Fuel Injection) | 100 | $484.20 |
| 579D | 283ci, 315HP Engine (Fuel Injection) | 759 | $484.20 |
| 675 | Positraction Rear Axle | 5,231 | $43.05 |
| 685 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 5,328 | $188.30 |
| 686 | Metallic Brakes | 920 | $26.90 |
| 687 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Special Steering | 119 | $333.60 |
| 1408 | Blackwall Tires, 6.70 x 15 Nylon | – | $15.75 |
| 1625A | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | – | $161.40 |
1960 Corvette Exterior/Interior Colors
| EXTERIOR | TOTAL | BODY COVE | SOFT TOP | WHEELS | INTERIOR |
| Tuxedo Black | 1,268 | Sateen Silver – 386 | Blue, Black, White | Black | Blue, Black, Red, Tq |
| Tasco Turquoise | 635 | Ermine White – 383 | Blue, Black, White | Turquoise | Black, Turquoise |
| Horizon Blue | 766 | Ermine White – 359 | Blue, Black, White | Blue | Blue, Black, Red |
| Honduras Maroon | 1,202 | Ermine White – 572 | Blue, White | Maroon | Black |
| Roman Red | 1,529 | Ermine White – 779 | Blue, White | Red | Black, Red |
| Ermine White | 3,717 | Sateen Silver – 488 | Blue, Black, White | White | Black, Turquoise |
| Sateen Silver | 989 | Ermine White – 280 | Blue, Black, White | Silver | Black, Turquoise |
| Cascade Green | 140 | Ermine White – 65 | Blue, Black, White | Green | Black |
Exterior Color Templates
Interior Color Templates
| Description | 4-barrel Carb | Dual Carb | Dual Carb w. Special Cam | Fuel Injection | Fuel Inj w. Special Cam |
| Name | Standard | RPO 469 | RPO 469C | RPO 579 | RPO 579D |
| Type: | 90 V | 90 V | 90 V | 90 V | 90 V |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Displacement (cid): | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 |
| Horsepower (gross @ rpm): | 230hp @ 4,800 | 245hp @ 5,000 | 270hp @ 6,000 | 275hp @ 5,200 | 315hp @ 6,200 |
| Torque (lbs.-ft. @ rpm): | 300 @ 3,000 | 300 @ 3,800 | 285 @ 4,200 | 305 @ 4,400 | 295 @ 4,700 |
| Bore Spacing (C/L to C/L) | 4.4 inches | 4.4 inches | 4.4 inches | 4.4 inches | 4.4 inches |
| Bore x stroke (in.): | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 |
| Redline (rpm): | – | – | – | – | – |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Idle Speed (RPM) | 475 in neutral w/3-speed | 475 in neutral w/3-speed | 475 in neutral w/3-speed | 475 in neutral w/3-speed | 475 in neutral w/3-speed |
| Engine Weight (Dry) | |||||
| Automatic | |||||
| Manual | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Firing Order: | 18436572 | 18436572 | 18436572 | 18436572 | 18436572 |
| Cylinder Number System; | |||||
| Left Bank: | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 |
| Right Bank: | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 |
| Recommended Fuel: | 94-96 Premium Octane | 94-96 Premium Octane | 94-96 Premium Octane | 94-96 Premium Octane | 94-96 Premium Octane |
| EPA – Four-Speed Manual Transmission – Average: | – | – | – | – |
Carburetor Engine Component Specifications
| Description | Standard 230hp | RPO 469 245hp | RPO 469C 270hp |
| Upper Compression Ring: | |||
| Material | Cast alloy iron | Cast alloy iron | Cast alloy iron |
| Width | .184 — .194 | .184 — .194 | .184 — .194 |
| Thickness | .0775 — .0780 | .0775 — .0780 | .0775 — .0780 |
| Gap | .010 — .020 | .010 — .020 | .010 — .020 |
| Ring Clearance | .0012 — .0017 | .0012 — .0017 | .0012 — .0017 |
| Valve Springs: | |||
| Length & Pressure | |||
| Valve closed | [email protected] 69 — 79 lb. | [email protected] 69 — 79 lb. | [email protected] 69 — 79 lb. |
| Valve open | [email protected] 159 — 169 lb. | [email protected] 159 — 169 lb. | [email protected] 159 — 169 lb. |
| Free length | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.08 |
| Damper: | |||
| Number of coils | 3.874 — 4.12 | 3.874 — 4.12 | 3.874 — 4.12 |
| Free length | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Tappets: | |||
| Type | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Material | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Carburetor: | |||
| Make | Carter | Carter | Carter |
| Model | 3756676 or 3779178 | ||
| front | – | 3744002 | 3741089 |
| rear | – | 3744004 | 3741090 |
| Type | 4 barrel, down-draft | 4 barrel | 4 barrel |
| Choke | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Camshaft: | |||
| Ramp inlet | |||
| Opening | .00474, 10° long | .00474, 10° long | .0067, 18° long |
| Closing | .00670, 15° long | .00670, 15° long | .0067, 18° long |
| Ramp exhaust | |||
| Opening | .00474, 10° long | .00474, 10° long | .0107, 29° long |
| Closing | .00670, 15° long | .00670, 15° long | .0107, 29° long |
| Tappet Lift | |||
| Inlet | .26581 | .26581 | .2625 |
| Exhaust | .26581 | .26581 | .2625 |
| Valve lift | |||
| Inlet | 0.3987 | 0.3987 | 0.39375 |
| Exhaust | 0.3987 | 0.3987 | 0.39375 |
| Valve lash (normal driving) | |||
| Inlet | Zero | Zero | .012 hot |
| Exhaust | Zero | Zero | .018 hot |
| Timing Diagram Data: | |||
| Inlet | |||
| Opens (theoretical) | 12° 30′ BTC | 12° 30′ BTC | 35° BTC |
| Closes (theoretical) | 57° 30′ ABC | 57° 30′ ABC | 72° ABC |
| Exhaust | |||
| Opens (theoretical) | 54° 30′ BBC | 54° 30′ BBC | 76° BBC |
| Closes (theoretical) | 15° 30′ ATC | 15° 30′ ATC | 31° ATC |
| Type | Semi-centrifugal | Semi-centrifugal | Semi-centrifugal |
| Air Cleaner: | |||
| Make and Type | AC oil wetted | AC oil bath | AC oil bath |
| Capacity | – | 1 Pint | 1 Pint |
| Filter Element | Aluminum wire | cactus fiber | cactus fiber |
| Oil Filter: | |||
| Make | AC, Full flow | AC, Full flow | AC, Full flow |
| Capacity (Quartz) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dual Exhaust System: | |||
| Muffler Type | Diffusion & resonance, reverse flow | Diffusion & resonance, reverse flow | Diffusion & resonance, reverse flow |
| Body Size | 24×4.06 | 24×4.06 | 24×4.06 |
| Manifold | Center take down each branch serving two cylinders | Center take down each branch serving two cylinders | Center take down each branch serving two cylinders |
| Exhaust Pipe Size O.D | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Tall Pipe I.D | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.87 |
| Suspension | Individual, rubber insulated mountings. | Individual, rubber insulated mountings. | Individual, rubber insulated mountings. |
| Fuel System: | |||
| Fuel Tank | Two stamped pans seam welded | Two stamped pans seam welded | Two stamped pans seam welded |
| Capacity (gallons) | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Mounting | Support by two straps attached to underbody behind seat | Support by two straps attached to underbody behind seat | Support by two straps attached to underbody behind seat |
| Filler | In body left side, to rear of driver’s door | In body left side, to rear of driver’s door | In body left side, to rear of driver’s door |
| Cooling System: | |||
| Radiator core | |||
| Make | Harrison | Harrison | Harrison |
| Type | Cellular | Cellular | Cellular |
| Size | .20x.560 x 2.00 | .20x.560 x 2.00 | .20x.560 x 2.00 |
| Frontal Area (sq. in) | 340 | 340 | 340 |
| Capacity | 16.5 qts. with heater | 16.5 qts. with heater | 16.5 qts. with heater |
Fuelie (Fuel Injected) Engine Component Specifications
| Description | (RPO 579 275hp) | (RPO 579D 315hp) |
| Upper Compression Ring: | ||
| Material | Cast alloy iron | Cast alloy iron |
| Width | .184 -.194 | .184 – .194 |
| Thickness | 0775 – .0780 | 0775 – .0780 |
| Gap | .010 – 0.020 | .010 – 0.020 |
| Ring Clearance | .0012 – .0017 | .0012 – .0017 |
| Valve Springs: | ||
| Length & Pressure | ||
| Valve closed | [email protected] 69 — 79 lb | [email protected] 69 — 79 lb |
| Valve open | [email protected] 159 — 169 lb. | [email protected] 159 — 169 lb. |
| Free length | 2.08 | 2.08 |
| Damper: | ||
| Number of coils | 3.874 — 4.12 | 3.874 — 4.12 |
| Free length | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Tappets: | ||
| Type | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Material | Steel | Steel |
| Manifold assembly, inlet: | ||
| Material | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum |
| Fuel: | ||
| System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Make | Rochester Products | Rochester Products |
| Fuel Filter: | ||
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | GF43 | GF43 |
| Location | Mounted on engine top cover | Mounted on engine top cover |
| Camshaft: | ||
| Ramp inlet | ||
| Opening | .00474, 10° long | .00474, 10° long |
| Closing | .00670, 15° long | .00670, 15° long |
| Ramp exhaust | ||
| Opening | .00474, 10° long | .0107, 29° long |
| Closing | .00670, 15° long | .0107, 29° long |
| Tappet Lift | ||
| Inlet | .26581 | .2625 |
| Exhaust | .26581 | .2625 |
| Valve Lift | ||
| Inlet | .3987 | .39375 |
| Exhaust | .3987 | .39375 |
| Valve lash (normal driving) | ||
| Inlet | Zero | .008 hot |
| Exhaust | Zero | .018 hot |
| Timing Diagram Data: | ||
| Inlet | ||
| Opens (theoretical) | 12° 30′ BTC | 35° BTC |
| Closes (theoretical) | 57° 30′ ABC | 72° ABC |
| Exhaust | ||
| Opens (theoretical) | 54° 30′ BBC | 76° BBC |
| Closes (theoretical) | 15° 30′ ATC | 31° ATC |
| Air Cleaner: | ||
| Make | AC | AC |
| Type | Dry | Dry |
| Filter Element | Paper | Paper |
| Oil Filter: | ||
| Make | AC, Full flow | AC, Full flow |
| Capacity (Quartz) | 1 | 1 |
| Dual Exhaust System: | ||
| Muffler Type | Diffusion & resonance, reverse flow | Straight thru |
| Body Size | 24×4.06 | |
| Manifold | Center take down each branch serving two cylinders | |
| Exhaust Pipe Size O.D | 2.0 | |
| Tall Pipe I.D | 1.87 | |
| Suspension | Individual, rubber insulated mountings. | |
| Fuel System: | ||
| Fuel Tank | Two stamped pans seam welded | Two stamped pans seam welded |
| Capacity (gallons) | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Mounting | Support by two straps attached to underbody behind seat | Support by two straps attached to underbody behind seat |
| Filler | In body left side, to rear of driver’s door | In body left side, to rear of driver’s door |
| Cooling System: | ||
| Radiator core | ||
| Make | Harrison | Harrison |
| Type | Cellular | Cellular |
| Size | .20x.550 x 2.00 | .22x.550 x 2.00 |
| Frontal Area (sq. in) | 340 | 316.54 |
| Capacity | 16.5 qts. with heater | 16.5 qts. with heater |
Manual Transmission / Gear Ratios
1962 Corvette Serial Numbers
| 3-Speed Close Ratio | 4-Speed (RPO 685) | |
| 1st Gear: | 2.21:1 | 2.20:1 |
| 2nd Gear: | 1.32:1 | 1.66:1 |
| 3rd Gear: | 1.00:1 | 1:31:1 |
| 4th Gear: | N/A | 1.00:1 |
| Reverse: | 2.51:1 | 2.26:1 |
| Clutch | |
| Type | semi-centrifugal, coil spring |
| Number of coil springs | 9 |
| Spring Pressure (lbs) | 1620 Initial |
| Drive | Lug |
| Lining area (sq. in.) | 90.72 |
| Rated Torque capacity (lb. ft) | 326 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission RPO 313/ Gear Ratios
| Drive | 1.82-1.00:1 |
| Low | 1.82:1 |
| Reverse | 1.82:1 |
1960 Corvette Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Suspension – Front
Unitized, Independant, Short and Long Arm
| Front Springs: | Chevrolet, coil |
| Make & Type | Chrome alloy steel .547 — .550 |
| Material & Gauges | Total 9.75; active 7.94 |
| Number of Coils | Outside 4.30; pitch 3.752 |
| Diameter | Free 13.45; working [email protected] 1245 lb. |
| Height | 9.72 |
| Height Under Curb Weight | 800 lb. |
| Capacity At Ground | |
| Deflection Rate | |
| At Spring | 300 lb. |
| At Wheel | 110 lb. |
| Front Shock Absorbers: | |
| Make & Type | Delco, direct double acting |
| Mounting | Vertically from lower control arm through coil spring to front suspension crossmember |
| Model Number | 538F |
| Valve Code | 3.5G6/axr/P 1.25 |
| Piston Diameter and Travel | 1.00×4.68 |
Suspension – Rear
Outrigger mounted semi-elliptical leaf springs
| Rear Springs: | |
| Make & Type | Chevrolet, semi-elliptic |
| Material | Alloy steel |
| Length & Width | 51×2.0 |
| Spring Slips | Clinch type = 3, Bolt type = 1, Total = 4 |
| Number of Leaves | 4 |
| Leaf Thickness | Number 1 & 3 = .282, Number 2 = .313, Number 4 = .262, Total = 1.159 |
| Capacity | At pad = 575 lb., At ground = 725 lb. |
| Rear Shock Absorbers: | |
| Make & Type | Delco, direct double acting |
| Mounting | Stem attached to slotted holes in flanged “U” shaped rear crossmember, eye attached at bottom to an anchor bolt on rear spring “U” bolt and shock absorber anchor bolt plate |
| Model Number | 560P |
| Valve Code | 4D6/oxh/j 1.25 |
| Piston Diameter and Travel | 1.0 x 7.44 |
| Exterior Dimensions | Hardtop |
| Wheelbase: | 102 Inches |
| Overall Length: | 177.2 Inches |
| Total Body Width: | 72.8 Inches |
| Overall Height: | 51.5 Inches |
| Front Track Width: | 57 Inches |
| Rear Track Width: | 59 Inches |
| Min. Ground Clearance | 5.9 Inches |
| Interior Dimensions | Hardtop |
| Headroom: | 35.1 Inches |
| Shoulder Room: | 49.4 Inches |
| Hip Room: | 59.6 Inches |
| Leg Room: | 45.1 Inches |
| Exterior Dimensions | Softtop |
| Wheelbase: | 102 Inches |
| Overall Length: | 177.2 Inches |
| Total Body Width: | 72.8 Inches |
| Overall Height: | 51.6 Inches |
| Front Track Width: | 57 Inches |
| Rear Track Width: | 59 Inches |
| Min. Ground Clearance | 5.9 Inches |
| Interior Dimensions | Softtop |
| Headroom: | 35.3 Inches |
| Shoulder Room: | 49.4 Inches |
| Hip Room: | 59.6 Inches |
| Leg Room: | 45.1 Inches |
| Capacities | Specs |
| Passenger Capacity: | 2 Passengers |
| Curb Weight (LBS/KG): | |
| Manual | 2,985 (3-speed) |
| Automatic | 3,090 |
| Interior Passenger Volume (cu.ft): | – |
| Interior Trunk Volume (cu. ft): | 4.474 |
| Fuel Capacity (gallons): | 16.4 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (qts.): | 5 (capacity of crankcase less filter – refill) |
| Coolant Capacity (qts.): | 16.5 (with heater) |
| Battery: | 12 volt, 54-plate, 53AH, Delco 1980458 |
1960 Corvette Brakes & Wheels
| Brakes: | |
| Type: | Servo – 4 Wheel Hydraulic (Heavy Duty, RPO 684 Optional) |
| Power brake type: | None |
| Drum diameter, front (in.): | 11 |
| Drum diameter, rear (in.): | 11 |
| Effective area (sq. in.): | 157 (Heavy Duty 108) |
| Wheels/Tires | |
| Wheel Type (Standard): | Short Spoke Disk, Pressed Steel |
| Tire Size | 6.70 — 15 — 4 Ply Tubeless (standard), 6.70 — 15 — 4 Ply Whitewall |
| Front & Rear Wheels: | 15″ |
| Tires, type: | Rayon Cord |
| Revolutions at 30mph: | 760 |
| Inflation (cold) | 24 lbs. Front & Rear |
| Steering | |
| Type: | Semi-reversible recirculating ball |
| Make: | Saginaw |
| Ratio: | 16.0:1 |
| Wheel Diameter (in): | 17 |
| Turns, Stop to Start | 3.7 |
| Turn Diameter (curb to curb) | 36.5 ft. right — 37 ft. left (outside front), 38.5 ft. right — 39 ft. left (outside front) |
1960 Corvette Performance
| Performance Results | Standard | RPO 469 | RPO 469C | RPO 579 | RPO 579 |
| 3-Speed Transmission | |||||
| Performance weight (lbs.) | 3285 | 3270 | 3265 | 3285 | 3280 |
| Pounds/gross horsepower | 14.28 | 13.35 | 12.09 | 11.95 | 10.38 |
| Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement | 11.61 | 11.55 | 11.54 | 11.61 | 11.55 |
| Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement | .813 | .866 | .954 | .972 | 1.113 |
| Power displacement (cu.ft./mile) | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 |
| Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile) | 140.2 | 140.9 | 141.1 | 140.2 | 140.9 |
| 0 – 60 mph (seconds) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Top Speed (mph) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Powerglide Transmission | |||||
| Performance weight (lbs.) | 3380 | 2270 | |||
| Pounds/gross horsepower | 14.70 | 13.76 | |||
| Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement | 11.94 | 11.91 | |||
| Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement | .813 | .866 | |||
| Power displacement (cu.ft./mile) | 220.9 | 220.9 | |||
| Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile) | 130.7 | 131.1 | |||
| 0 – 60 mph (seconds) | – | – | |||
| Top Speed (mph) | – | – | |||
| 4-Speed Transmission | |||||
| Performance weight (lbs.) | 3295 | 3280 | 3275 | 3295 | 3280 |
| Pounds/gross horsepower | 14.33 | 13.39 | 12.13 | 11.98 | 10.41 |
| Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement | 11.64 | 11.59 | 11.57 | 11.64 | 11.59 |
| Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement | .813 | .866 | .954 | .972 | 1.113 |
| Power displacement (cu.ft./mile) | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 | 230.3 |
| Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile) | 139.8 | 140.4 | 140.6 | 139.8 | 140.4 |
| 0 – 60 mph (seconds) | – | – | 8.4 | – | – |
| Top Speed (mph) | – | – | 124 | – | – |
(0 – 60 and top speed times courtesy of * – Corvette – An American Classic, 1978
See Also
| C1 | ’53 | ‘54 | ’55 | ’56 | ’57 | ’58 | ’59 | ’60 | ’61 | ’62 |
| Gen | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 | C6 | C7 |
1960 Corvette Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)
| VIN Range | 00867S100001 – 00867S110261 |
| 0 (First Digit) | General Motors identification/series code for Chevrolet Corvette. |
| S (Sixth Digit) | Location of the Assembly Plant. S – St. Louis, Missouri. |
| 1XXXXX (Seventh thru Twelfth Digits) | Production Sequence Numbers (or Unit Number). |
The last six digits begin at 100001 and run thru 110261, accounting for each of the 10,261 Corvettes built in 1960. Each Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is unique to an individual car. For all 1960 Corvettes, the location of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the steering column in the engine compartment.
The 1960 Corvette is the first year that did not feature the VIN tag in the door jamb (as with all previous models). It is also the first year Corvette that included a VIN that was in excess of ten digits. The VIN is also stamped on several locations on the Corvette frame.
1960 Corvette Factory Options
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | QUANTITY | RETAIL PRICE |
| 867 | Base Corvette Convertible | 10,261 | $3,875.00 |
| 101 | Heater | 9,808 | $102.25 |
| 102 | AM Radio, signal seeking | 8,166 | $137.75 |
| 107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 4,051 | $5.40 |
| 108 | Courtesy Lights | 6,774 | $6.50 |
| 109 | Windshield Washers | 7,205 | $16.15 |
| 121 | Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan | 2,711 | $21.55 |
| 261 | Sunshades | 5,276 | $10.80 |
| 276 | Wheels, 15 x 5.5 (5) | 246 | $0.00 |
| 290 | Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 | 9,104 | $31.55 |
| 313 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 1,766 | $199.10 |
| 419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,147 | $236.75 |
| 426 | Power Windows | 544 | $59.20 |
| 440 | Two-Tone Paint Combination | 3,312 | $16.15 |
| 469 | 283ci, 245HP Engine (2×4 Carburetors) | 1,211 | $150.65 |
| 469C | 283ci, 270HP Engine (2×4 Carburetors) | 2,364 | $182.95 |
| 473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 512 | $139.90 |
| 579 | 283ci, 275HP Engine (Fuel Injection) | 100 | $484.20 |
| 579D | 283ci, 315HP Engine (Fuel Injection) | 759 | $484.20 |
| 675 | Positraction Rear Axle | 5,231 | $43.05 |
| 685 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 5,328 | $188.30 |
| 686 | Metallic Brakes | 920 | $26.90 |
| 687 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Special Steering | 119 | $333.60 |
| 1408 | Blackwall Tires, 6.70 x 15 Nylon | – | $15.75 |
| 1625A | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | – | $161.40 |
Base Corvette Roadster (867)
- The base price of the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette without any optional equipment.
- This base option price included a 283 cubic inch, 230 horsepower V8 engine, 3-speed manual transmission, vinyl interior trim, and a soft top.
Heater (101)
- An interior space/ cockpit heater.
AM Radio, signal seeking (102)
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- A standard Delco, signal seeking AM radio with conventional volume and selector bars.
Parking Brake Alarm (107)
- A warning light that illuminates/ indicates when the parking brake is applied.
Courtesy Lights (108)
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- Interior lights mounted on the interior of the car to aid in visibility when outside lighting is unavailable.
Windshield Washers (109)
- A washer pump and dispensing nozzle mechanism that dispenses cleaner onto the windshield.
- The optional 1960 washer reservoir is mounted on the left side for all carbureted engines and on the right side for all fuel injected engines. Right side mounted reservoirs are protected by a heat shield.
Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan (121)
- A thermostatically controlled clutch that disengages the radiator fan during engine operation.
- This feature allowed for increased horsepower and better fuel efficiency by disengaging the fan during “cool” engine operation.
- Sunshades (261)
- Also known as a sun visor, this fold down shade blocks sunlight during vehicle operation.
- Included both driver and passenger sunshades.
Wheels, 15×5.5 (276)
- Optional wheels that were one-half inch wider than stock.
- Featured small, passenger car hubcaps instead of standard, full wheel disc covers.
Whitewall Tires (290)
- Original tires were either U.S. Royal Air Ride, B.G. Goodrich Silvertown or Firestone Deluxe Champion.
- All tires were wide-whitewall type, with whitewall widths varying from 2.5 to 3 inches.
Powerglide Automatic Transmission (313)
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- An “optional” two-speed automatic transmission developed by GM.
Auxiliary Hardtop (419)
- An optional hard-top that replaced the standard convertible top.
- Although the Auxiliary Hardtop is shown as an option, customers could swap the convertible top for the auxiliary hardtop at no additional cost.
- Of the 5,147 Corvettes sold with this option, 1,641 of them were the result of this substitution.
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Power Windows (426)
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- Electronically controlled windows which could be raised or lowered during vehicle operation.
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Two-Tone Paint Combination (440)
- A second, optional paint color that was used to highlight the bodyside coves.
- A total of 3,312 Corvettes featured the two-tone paint scheme in 1960. Of these, 779 were painted Roman Red/White, 572 were painted Honduras Maroon/White, 488 were painted Ermine White/Silver, 383 were painted Tasco Turquoise/White, 386 were painted Tuxedo Black/Silver, 359 were painted Horizon Blue/White, 280 were painted Sateen Silver/White, and 65 were painted Cascade Green/White.
283 CI, 245 HP Engine (2×4 Carburetors) (469)
- A “high output” version of the standard 283 CI, 230 HP engine.
- 1,211 of the 1960 Corvettes were built with this engine.
283 CI, 270 HP Engine (2×4 Carburetors) (469C)
- A “high output” version of the standard 283 CI, 230 HP engine.
- 2,364 of the 1960 Corvettes were built with this engine.
Power Operated Folding Top (473)
- Electronically controlled convertible top that could be automatically raised/lowered.
- Unlike the 1953-1955 Corvette Roadsters, which had an optional top that could be attached to the car, this convertible top was an integral part of the design, allowing the 1960 Corvette to be classified as a true convertible.
283 CI, 250 HP Engine (Fuel Injected) (579)
- A “high output” version of the standard 283 CI, 230 HP engine.
- 100 of the 1960 Corvettes were built with this engine.
283 CI, 290 HP Engine (Fuel Injected) (579D)
- A “high output” version of the standard 283 CI, 230 HP engine.
- 759 of the 1960 Corvettes were built with this engine.
Positraction Rear Axle (675)
- A “limited slip” rear axle that engages both rear wheels as drive wheels.
- For 1960, RPO 675 required that the Corvette have a manual transmission.
- Of the total 5,231 Corvettes built with this option, 1,548 had a 3.70:1 ratio, 3,226 had a 4.11:1 ratio, and 457 had a 4.56:1 ratio.
4-Speed Manual Transmission (685)
- An optional four-speed, close ratio, syncromesh manual transmission.
- This option included a “T” handle with positive reverse lockout.
Metallic Brakes (686)
- Optional sintered-metallic brake linings which increases braking effectiveness.
- They comprised of three pairs of lining segments that were riveted to the primary brake shoes and five pairs of slightly thicker segments for the secondary shoes.
- Drums were finless with this option but were flared at their open ends to enhance cooling.
- The sintered linings made braking less harsh than the Cerametallic material and needed far less warming up to provide maximum braking effectiveness.
- They were developed by GM’s Delco-Moraine Division.
Heavy Duty Brakes and Special Steering (687)
- This option was designed to increase brake and steering performance and included the following:
- Special front and rear shocks
- Air scoops/deflectors for front brakes and air scoops for rear brakes
- Metallic brake facings
- Finned brake drums with cooling fans
- Quick steering adaptor
- Required: RPO469C or RPO 589D, RPO 675, and manual transmission
Blackwall Tires, 6.70×15 Nylon (1408)
- Optional black sidewall tires to replace the standard white sidewall.
24 Gallon Fuel Tank (1625A)
- Special fiberglass fuel tank that allowed for greater fuel mileage by reducing weight.
- Replaced standard tank.
- Available only with the removable hardtop (due to spacing limitations created because of the increased storage space
1960 Corvette Dealers Sales Brochure
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See Also
| C1 | ’53 | ‘54 | ’55 | ’56 | ’57 | ’58 | ’59 | ’60 | ’61 | ’62 |
| Gen | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 | C6 | C7 |