1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1959 - 1965
Price :	$2,380-$3,000
Weight :	3565 lbs \| 1617.057 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3859 cc \| 235.5 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Compression :	8.25:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Carter Type WCFB 4-Barrel Model 3779178

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	9.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.00:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	320 BHP (235.52 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	358 Ft-Lbs (485 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	11.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	362 Ft-Lbs (491 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	11.25
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	362 Ft-Lbs (491 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	364 Ft-Lbs (494 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
3 2-barrel carburetors

Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Powerglide , 3 Manual Close Ratio , 3 Manual Overdrive , 4 Manual , Automatic Turbo-glide , Automatic Corvette-Type Powerglide

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1960 :	1,653,168
1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series

Handling

1960 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,600
Avg. Household Income :	$5,315
Avg. Home :	$12,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.31
Total Car Production :	7,905,119

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series has a length of 210.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series has a width of 79.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series cost when new?A: The 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series cost approximately $2,380 to $3,000 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series was offered as a Series 1500 2-Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, Series 1500 2-Door Sedan, Series 1500 Hardtop Sport Coupe, Series 1500 Kingswood Station Wagon, Series 1500 Parkwood Station Wagon, Series 1500 Sedan, Series 1600 HardTop Sport Coupe, Series 1600 Kingswood Station Wagon, Series 1600 Parkwood Station Wagon, Series 1600 Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1960? A: Chevrolet produced 1,653,168 automobiles in 1960.

Q: What engines did the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series have? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM

V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 320 BHP (235.52 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 358 Ft-Lbs (485 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 362 Ft-Lbs (491 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 362 Ft-Lbs (491 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 364 Ft-Lbs (494 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series have? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide, 3 speed Manual Close Ratio, 3 speed Manual Overdrive, 4 speed Manual, Automatic Turbo-glide, Automatic Corvette-Type Powerglide.