These are standard specifications for the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1966 |
Price : | $2,930-$3,135 |
Weight : | 3995 lbs | 1812.102 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | Synchromesh | |
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Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
Power : | 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
Compression : | 8.6:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Rochester 2GC 2-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | Hydra-Matic | |
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Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
Power : | 283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
Compression : | 10.25:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Rochester 2GC 2-barrel carburetor |
3 Manual , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
Total Pontiac Production for 1960 : | 396,716 |
Total 1960 Star Chief production : | 43,691 |
1960 Pontiac Star Chief | |
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 23,038 |
Sport Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 5,797 |
Vista Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 14,856 |
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 Pontiac Star Chief FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1960 Pontiac Star Chief has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1960 Pontiac Star Chief has a length of 220.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief cost when new?A: The 1960 Pontiac Star Chief cost approximately $2,930 to $3,135 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1960 Pontiac Star Chief was offered as a Sedan, Sport Sedan, Vista Hardtop.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1960? A: Pontiac produced 396,716 automobiles in 1960.Q: How many 1960 Star Chiefs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 43,691 examples of the Star Chief in 1960.Q: What engines did the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief have? A: The 1960 Pontiac Star Chief had the following engine options: V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief have? A: The 1960 Pontiac Star Chief had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Hydra-Matic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief?
How many 1960 Pontiac Star Chief were produced?
How powerful was the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief? Was the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief popular? Was the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1960 Pontiac Star Chief has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1960 Pontiac Star Chief has a length of 220.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief cost when new?A: The 1960 Pontiac Star Chief cost approximately $2,930 to $3,135 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1960 Pontiac Star Chief was offered as a Sedan, Sport Sedan, Vista Hardtop.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1960? A: Pontiac produced 396,716 automobiles in 1960.Q: How many 1960 Star Chiefs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 43,691 examples of the Star Chief in 1960.Q: What engines did the 1960 Pontiac Star Chief have? A: The 1960 Pontiac Star Chief had the following engine options: V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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