1960 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

Specifications

1959 1960

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1959 - 1960
Price :	$2,600-$3,000
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 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 :	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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Direct Fuel Injection

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 , 2 Automatic Powerglide , 3 Close Ratio , Turboglide , Corvette Type Powerglide

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1960 :	1,653,168
1960 Chevrolet Impala
Series 1700 Convertible 2 dr. 5 P :	79,903
Series 1700 Hardtop Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	204,467
Series 1700 Hardtop Sport Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	169,016
Series 1700 Nomad Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	198,066
Series 1700 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	497,048

Dimension(s)

Series 1700 Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.8 in \| 5354 mm.
Width :	79.8 in \| 2027 mm.
Height :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.3 in \| 1430 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Series 1700 Hardtop Sport Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,800
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.8 in \| 5354 mm.
Width :	79.8 in \| 2027 mm.
Height :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.3 in \| 1430 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Series 1700 Hardtop Sport Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$2,700
Weight :	3500 lbs \| 1587.573 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	210.8 in \| 5354 mm.
Width :	79.8 in \| 2027 mm.
Height :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.3 in \| 1430 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Series 1700 Convertible

Chassis # 01867A155463
Engine # TO322F
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Exterior
Price :	$3,000
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	210.8 in \| 5354 mm.
Width :	79.8 in \| 2027 mm.
Height :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.3 in \| 1430 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Series 1700 Nomad Station Wagon

Chassis # 01835L167271
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Exterior
Price :	$3,000
Weight :	4000 lbs \| 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.8 in \| 5354 mm.
Width :	79.8 in \| 2027 mm.
Height :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.3 in \| 1430 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Series 1800 Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.8 in \| 5354 mm.
Width :	79.8 in \| 2027 mm.
Height :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.3 in \| 1430 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Series 1800 HardTop Sport Sedan

Chassis # 01837L193457
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Chassis # 01837B205382
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Exterior
Price :	$2,700
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.8 in \| 5354 mm.
Width :	79.8 in \| 2027 mm.
Height :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.3 in \| 1430 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Series 1800 HardTop Sport Coupe

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Chassis # 01837L144825
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Exterior
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	3500 lbs \| 1587.573 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	210.8 in \| 5354 mm.
Width :	79.8 in \| 2027 mm.
Height :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.3 in \| 1430 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Series 1800 Convertible

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Chassis # 01867N186798
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Chassis # 01867L189246
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Exterior
Price :	$2,800
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	210.8 in \| 5354 mm.
Width :	79.8 in \| 2027 mm.
Height :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.3 in \| 1430 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Series 1800 Nomad Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,900
Weight :	4000 lbs \| 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.8 in \| 5354 mm.
Width :	79.8 in \| 2027 mm.
Height :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.3 in \| 1430 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.50 x 14

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

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

Q: What is the width of the 1960 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Impala has a width of 79.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1960 Chevrolet Impala cost when new?A: The 1960 Chevrolet Impala cost approximately $2,600 to $3,000 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1960 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Impala was offered as a Series 1700 Convertible, Series 1700 Hardtop Sport Coupe, Series 1700 Hardtop Sport Sedan, Series 1700 Nomad Station Wagon, Series 1700 Sedan, Series 1800 Convertible, Series 1800 HardTop Sport Coupe, Series 1800 HardTop Sport Sedan, Series 1800 Nomad Station Wagon, Series 1800 Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1960 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Impala had 7.50 x 14 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 Impala have? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Impala 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

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 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 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 Impala have? A: The 1960 Chevrolet Impala had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide, 3 speed Close Ratio, Turboglide, Corvette Type Powerglide.