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1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unit Steel
Production Years for Series : 1953 - 1962
Price : $3,900
Weight : 2985 lbs | 1353.973 kg
Chassis Range : 00867S100001 - 00867S110261
0-60 mph : 8.4 seconds.
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
Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
Power : 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
Power : 270 HP (198.72 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 9.50:1
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2 4-barrel carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
Power : 275 HP (202.4 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Direct Fuel Injection
V 8
Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
Power : 315 HP (231.84 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 9.50:1
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Direct Fuel Injection
Transmission:
3 Manual Floor Shift , 4 Manual , Automatic Powerglide

1st Gear : 3.70:1
2nd Gear : 4.11:1
3rd Gear : 4.56:1
Total Chevrolet Production for 1960 : 1,653,168
Total 1960 Corvette C1 production : 10,261
1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1
Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : 10,261

Convertible

Convertible
Chassis # 00867S 103675
Engine # T0919D
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Auction entries : 1
Convertible
Chassis # 00867S 100662
Engine # FO802CU
Convertible
Convertible
Convertible
Convertible
Chassis # 00867S107207
Auction entries : 1
Convertible
Chassis # 00867S106698
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Convertible
Chassis # 00867S108726
Engine # 3756519
Auction entries : 2
Convertible
Convertible
Chassis # 00867S104827
Convertible
Convertible
Convertible
Chassis # 00867S101160
Engine # 3756519
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Convertible
Fuel Capacity : 16.4 Gal
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 177.2 in | 4501 mm.
Width : 72.8 in | 1849 mm.
Height : 51.6 in | 1311 mm.
Wheelbase : 102.0 in | 2591 mm.
Front Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.
Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom : 34.7 in | 881 mm.
Front Legroom : 46.5 in | 1181 mm.
Front Hip Room : 21.5 in | 546 mm.
Front Shoulder Room : 49.4 in | 1255 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.70 x 15

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 Corvette C1? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a length of 177.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a width of 72.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have?A: The 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has 34.70 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have?A: The 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has legroom of 46.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost when new?A: The 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had a base price of approximately $3,900 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 was a Convertible.

Q: What tires did the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had 6.70 x 15 tires.

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

Q: How many 1960 Corvette C1s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 10,261 examples of the Corvette C1 in 1960.

Q: What engines did the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following engine options: 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 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5000 RPM
  • V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW)
  • V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 275 HP (202.4 KW)
  • V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 315 HP (231.84 KW)
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Floor Shift, 4 speed Manual, Automatic Powerglide.