1960 Chevrolet Full-Size Cars Fact Sheet

Tone it Down
a Bit

 

For Chevrolet in 1960, the radical design of the previous year was muted.  a new oval grille enclosed dual headlamps. Missile inspired side trim was used.

 

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General Year Information

This year a new oval grille enclosed dual headlamps. Missile inspired side trim was used. The “sea­gull” style fins were more angular. Small circular tail lamps were set into a beauty panel at the rear.

This was the last year for a Sedan Delivery and also for the full-size El Camino.

Models Offered

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BISCAYNE SERIES: 1100 I-6 & 1200 V-8. Biscayne identification came from “Biscayne” in script on the front fenders, a painted rear beauty panel and a single quarter panel trim molding. Standard equipment included dual sun visors, electric wipers, cigarette lighter and front arm rests, previously considered as Deluxe equipment. 

The Brookwood station wagon line was sold as part of a separate station wagon series but were trimmed and numbered as Biscaynes. They were identified by “Brookwood” on the front fender in script.

FLEETMASTER SERIES: 1300 I-6 & 1400 V-8. Trimmed as a Biscayne, they had  a painted rear beauty panel and a single quarter panel trim molding. They were an economy sub-series for corporate fleet use was provided in two models that were marketed without the Deluxe internal trim items.

 

BEL AIR SERIES: 1500 I-6 & 1600 V-8. A shield medallion split the words “Bel Air” on front fender s. A single rear quarter extension molding moved rearward from the missile ornament. The rear beauty panel was horizontally grooved and out­lined with bright metal trim. All Biscayne features were standard, plus front foam cushions, deluxe steering wheel, and power tailgate on Kingswood station wagon.

Impala Models – 1700 (6-CYL) and SERIES  1700 (V-8).  The Impala exterior was much more dressed up than the Bel Air. A short molding strip extended back from the headlights. Twin pairs of bar moldings were above and below this strip on the fender tips. The quarter panel missile ornaments had two moldings heading to the rear, with the area between them filled with a white insert and “Impala” in script along with the crossed racing flags insignia. Triple tail lights and a vertically ribbed aluminum rear beauty panel made up the rear fascia. Except for convertibles, all Impalas had simulated vents on the lower rear window molding.

Standard equipment was as fitted to the Bel Air, plus parking brake, glove compartment and backup lights; anodized aluminum trim; electric clock, and on V-8s, an oil filter and an oil bath air cleaner.

 

EL CAMINO & SEDAN DELIVERY:  SERIES 1100 (I-6) &  SERIES 1200 (V-8).  Both the El Camino and Sedan Delivery had the same passenger car appearance changes for 1960. The grille was oval-shaped with two free-floating headlights at either end. A cross-bar arrangement of moldings held the bow tie emblem in a smaller oval at the center. They were backed by full­ width horizontal bars. Parking lamps were underneath the redesigned bumper. The rear had angular gull-wing fins. Below them was a horizontal full width oval with two round tail lamps at each end. The El Camino had an integral cargo bed and cab roof with rear overhang.

Exterior and interior trim for the El Camino was similar to the Bel Air level. Exterior and interior trim for the Sedan Delivery was similar to the Biscayne level. 

 

Engines

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Base I-6: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 235.5 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.56 x 3.94 inches. Compression ratio: 8.25:1. Horsepower: 135 @ 4000 RPM. Torque 215 ft. lbs @2400 RPM. Four main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 244°, Exhaust 244°; Overlap: UNK; Lift: 0.4004″. Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel model: (SMT) 7013955, (AMT) 7013956.

Turbo Fire Base V-8: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 283 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.00 inches. Compression ratio: 8.5:1. Horsepower: 185 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 275 ft. lbs @ 2400 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 250°, Exhaust 250°, Overlap 28°, Lift: 0.3987″.  Carburetor: Rochester two-barrel model (SMT) 7013007 (AMT) 7013008.

Turbo Fire Optional 4-barrel Carburetor V-8: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 283 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.00 inches. Compression ratio: 9.50:1. Horsepower: 230 @ 4800 RPM. Torque: 300 @ 3000 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 250°, Exhaust: 250°, Overlap 28°, Lift: 0.3987″. Carburetor: (manual transmission) Carter WCFB 2818; (automatic transmission and air conditioning) Rochester 4-GC 7013010.

250 Horsepower Turbo Thrust V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 348 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.125 x 3.250 inches. Compression ratio: 9.50:1. Horsepower: 250 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 355 @ 2800 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake: 266°, Exhaust:  274°, Lift: Intake 0.4005″, Exhaust 0.4119″. Overlap 44°. Carburetor: (manual transmission) Carter WCFB 3060, PN 3779180, (automatic transmission) Carter WCFB 3061 PN 3779179, (with air conditioning) Rochester 4GC  7013006.

280 Horsepower Super Turbo Thrust V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 348 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.125 x 3.250 inches. Compression ratio: 9.50:1. Horsepower: 280 @ 4800 RPM. Torque: 355 @ 3200 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake: 266°, Exhaust:  274°, Lift: Intake 0.4005″, Exhaust 0.4119″. Overlap 44°. Carburetors:  Rochester 2-barrels: (Front) 7013015, (Middle manual trans) 7013020, (Middle auto trans) 7013016, (Rear) 7013017.

305 Horsepower Super Turbo Thrust Special V-8 Automatic Transmission. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 348 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.125 x 3.250 inches. Compression ratio: 11.0:1. Horsepower: 305 @ 5600 RPM. Torque: 350 @ 3600 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake: 316°, Exhaust:  319°, Lift: Intake 0.4076″, Exhaust 0.4139″. Overlap 52°. Carburetor:  Carter AFB 3012 PN 3772600.

320 Horsepower Turbo Thrust Special V-8 Manual Transmission. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 348 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.125 x 3.250 inches. Compression ratio: 11.25:1. Horsepower: 320 @ 5600 RPM. Torque: 358 @ 3600 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake: 316°, Exhaust:  327°, Lift: Intake 0.4058″, Exhaust 0.4120″. Overlap 66°. Carburetor:  Carter AFB 3012 PN 3772600 plus special high-rise aluminum intake manifold.

335 Horsepower Super Turbo Thrust Special V-8 Manual Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 348 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.125 x 3.250 inches. Compression ratio: 11.25:1. Horsepower: 335 @ 5800 RPM. Torque: 362 @ 3600 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake: 316°, Exhaust:  327°, Lift: Intake 0.4058″, Exhaust 0.4120″. Overlap 66°. Carburetors:  Rochester 2-barrels: (Front) 7013973, (Middle) 7013974, (Rear) 7013975. Dual breaker ignition standard.

Chassis Features

    • Wheelbase: 119.0 inches.
    • Overall length: 210.9 inches.
    • Overall width: 79.9 inches.
    • Overall height: (Impala Convertible) 54.5 inches; (Impala sport coupe) 54.4 inches; (other models) 56.4 inches.
    • Tires: (convertibles and station wagons) 8.00 x 14; (other models) 7.50 x 14.

1960 Chevrolet –
Current Market Values

 

Significant Options

    • Air cleaner, oil bath ($5).
    • Air suspension ($135).
    • Air-conditioner including heater ($468).
    • Convenience Group, deluxe: sun visor, front arm rest, fender ornaments, and cigarette lighter ($16).
    • Dual exhausts ($19).
    • E-Z-I tinted glass ($43).
    • Front seat air foam cushion ($8).
    • Heater, deluxe ($80).
    • Heater, recirculating ($52).
    • Heavy-duty 35-ampere generator ($8).
    • Oil filter ($9).
    • Padded dash ($18).
    • Power brakes ($43).
      Power seat ($102).
    • Power steering ($75).
    • Power tailgate window, wagons ($32).
    • Power windows ($102).
    • Radio, manual ($65).
    • Radio, push button ($87).
    • Shaded rear window ($22).
    • Steering wheel, deluxe ($4).
    • Two-tone paint, on Biscayne ($22)
    • Two-tone paint, on Brookwood, Bel Air, Impala ($27);
    • Two-tone paint, on Parkwood, Kingswood, Nomad ($32).
    • Wheel discs ($16).
    • Whitewall tires 7.50 x 14 ($32).
    • Whitewall tires 8.00 x 14, convertibles and station wagons ($35)
    • Whitewall tires 8.00 x 14, other models ($51).
    • Windshield washer ($12).
    • Wipers and washers, two-speed ($16).

Body Paint Color Codes

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1960 Chevrolet

 

900 Tuxedo Black
903 Cascade Green
905 Jade Green
910 Horizon Blue
912 Royal Blue
915 Tasco Turquoise
920 Suntan Copper
923 Roman Red
925 Crocus Cream
936 Ermine White
938 Fawn Beige
940 Sateen Silver
941 Shadow Gray

Powertrains

Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios

  • I-6: 1st – 2.94:1, 2nd – 1.68:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.94:1
  • 283 CID V-8: 1st – 2.47:1, 2nd – 1.53:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.80:1
  • 348 CID V-8 Heavy Duty – 2.21:1, 2nd – 1.32:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.51:1

Overdrive Manual Transmission Ratios

  • Where Available: 2.94:1, 2nd – 1.68:1, 3rd –  1:1, Overdrive 0.70:1, Reverse – 2.94:1

Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios

  • First: 2.20:1, Second: 1.66:1, Third 1.31:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.25:1

Rear Gear Standard Ratios

  • I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.55:1;  and Powerglide – 3.36:1;  Overdrive SMT – 4.11:1.
  • 283 CID V-8  SMT – 3.55:1, Overdrive SMT – 4.11:1, Powerglide & Turboglide 3.36:1.
  • 348 CID V-8 250 HP: 3-Speed SMT – 3.55:1, Powerglide & Turboglide – 3.36:1

NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 3.07:1 to 4.33:1.

Powertrain Options

    • 283 CID 230 HP Super Turbo-fire V-8 ($136).
    • 348 CID 250 HP Turbo-thrust V-8 ($188).
    • 348 CID 280 HP Super Turbo-thrust V-8 ($258).
    • 348 CID 305 HP Special Turbo-thrust V-8 ($268).
    • 348 CID 320 HP Special Turbo-thrust V-8 ($311).
    • 348 CID 335 HP Special Super Turbo-thrust V-8 ($333).
    • Three-speed manual transmission was standard in all models.
    • Overdrive transmission. ($108)
    • Powerglide transmission. ($199).
    • Turboglide transmission. ($242).
    • Close ratio four-speed transmission ($188).
    • Posi-traction rear axle with 3.36; 3.55 or 4.11 gears ($48)

NOTE: Base 2-barrel 283 CID V-8 included in base V-8 model pricing.

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