These are standard specifications for the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Floor Shift , 4 Manual , Automatic Powerglide
Chassis # 008675108712
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Chassis # 00867S 103675
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Features
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 |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 8.4 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
3 Manual Floor Shift , 4 Manual , Automatic Powerglide
Gear Ratios
1st Gear : | 3.70:1 |
2nd Gear : | 4.11:1 |
3rd Gear : | 4.56:1 |
Production Figures
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 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
Chassis # 008675108712
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Chassis # 00867S 103675
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Chassis # 00867S 100662
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Chassis # 00867S108726
Engine # 3756519
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Chassis # 00867S104827
Chassis # 00867S101160
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Fuel Capacity : | 16.4 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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. |
Handling
Tires / Wheels | |
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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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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1?
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1?
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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 RPMChevrolet
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