1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series Navigation
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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Turbocharged V 8 | |
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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 (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor |
Turbocharged V 8 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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 |
1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series?
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series?
How many 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series were produced?
How powerful was the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series? Was the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series popular? Was the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series?
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- 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Series Menu
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