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1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1959 - 1960
Price : $2,200-$2,870
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
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 : 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2200 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 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 , 4 Manual Close Ratio , Automatic Powerglide , Manual Overdrive , Automatic Turboglide

Total Chevrolet Production for 1960 : 1,653,168
1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series

Series 1100 Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1100 Sedan

Price : $2,260
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1100 Utility Sedan

Price : $2,200
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1100 Brookwood Station Wagon

Price : $2,760
Weight : 3905 lbs | 1771.278 kg
Seating Capacity : 9
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1100 Brookwood Station Wagon

Price : $2,660
Weight : 3855 lbs | 1748.599 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1200 Sedan

Price : $2,400
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1200 Sedan

Series 1200 Sedan
Chassis # 01111J189635
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,370
Weight : 3430 lbs | 1555.822 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1200 Utility Sedan

Price : $2,300
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 21.0 in | 533 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1200 Brookwood Station Wagon

Price : $2,870
Weight : 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg
Seating Capacity : 9
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1200 Brookwood Station Wagon

Price : $2,770
Weight : 3850 lbs | 1746.331 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1300 Fleetmaster Sedan

Price : $2,300
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1300 Fleetmaster Sedan

Price : $2,300
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1400 Fleetmaster Sedan

Price : $2,400
Weight : 3495 lbs | 1585.305 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Series 1400 Fleetmaster Sedan

Price : $2,345
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
Height : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.50x14

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 Biscayne Series? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series has lengths of 21.00 and 210.80 inches.

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

Q: How much did the 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series cost when new?A: The 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series cost approximately $2,200 to $2,870 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series was offered as a Series 1100 Brookwood Station Wagon, Series 1100 Sedan, Series 1100 Utility Sedan, Series 1200 Brookwood Station Wagon, Series 1200 Sedan, Series 1200 Utility Sedan, Series 1300 Fleetmaster Sedan, Series 1400 Fleetmaster Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series have? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series had 7.50x14 tires.

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 Biscayne Series have? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne 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 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2200 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 Biscayne Series have? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Close Ratio, Automatic Powerglide, Manual Overdrive, Automatic Turboglide.

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