1960 Oldsmobile Facts, Figures, and Specifications
Cleaning Up the 1959 Look
For 1960, the line was completely restyled, while keeping the underlying structure and roof lines of the 1959 models. Other changes included a revised instrument panel and a slimmer transmission tunnel. A simpler but bold new grille and revised rear design with even flatter, horizontal tailfins and new taillights highlighted the 1960 makeover.
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| A Ebony Black | |
| B Charcoal Mist | |
| C Provincial White | |
| D Platinum Mist | |
| F Gulf Blue | |
| H Dresden Blue | |
| J Palmetto Mist | |
| K Fern Mist | |
| L Garnet Mist | |
| M Citron | |
| N Cordovan | |
| P Golden Mist | |
| R Shell Beige | |
| S Copper Mist | |
| T Turquoise |
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1960 Oldsmobile Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1960 Oldsmobile
For 1960, the 98 was completely restyled, while keeping the underlying structure and rooflines of the 1959 models. All four body styles were carried over, however the four-door sedan was renamed “Celebrity Sedan” — a designation used only one year on the Ninety-Eight, but that would continue on 88 sedans up to 1965.
A simpler and yet bold new grille was featured up front while rear fascia was redesigned with even flatter almost non-existent, horizontal tailfins, plus new taillights highlighted this makeover. Power for Super 88 models remained the same, while Dynamic 88s had their 371 CID Rocket V-8 detuned to 240 HP, using a lower compression ratio to facilitate lower-priced regular octane gasoline.
The 1960 Oldsmobile line was introduced on October 1, 1959. Model year production peaked at a solid 347,141 units. Rare options included: Dual exhausts (3.1 percent); limited slip differential (5.3 percent); air conditioning (18.8 percent); power seats (19 percent) and power windows (18 percent).
Considering the recession, Oldsmobile was making solid sales, and the mid-size car was coming!
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The Dynamic 88 received a choice of two V-8s for 1960, a 240 HP 371 CID V-8 with only 8.75:1 compression ratio to allow it to run on lower octane gasoline, and a 260 HP model with a 9.75:1 compression ratio. Both of these engines were only available on the Dynamic 88.
1960 Oldsmobile Facts – Models Offered
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Super 88 – The mid-level line Oldsmobile series again shared the wheelbase with the Dynamic Eighty-Eight. It was equipped with the larger CID and horsepower engine from the Ninety-Eight series. Standard equipment included all items from the Dynamic 88 plus: padded dash, courtesy lamps, wheel trim rings, Star-lite headliner, two-speed windshield wipers and chrome roof side moldings. Interiors were done in either cloth, leather or Morocceen.
Super 88 models were: 2-door Holiday Hardtop, 4-door Sedan, 4-door Holiday Hardtop, Convertible, and 5- and 7 passenger Fiesta Station Wagons. Standard tire size was 8.50 x 14 inches. Standard tire size was 8.50 x 14 inches.
98 Series – The top of the line Oldsmobile series was the 98. It was physically larger and better equipped car than either of the 88 Series. Standard equipment included all items from the Super 88 series plus: Jetaway Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering, power brakes, windshield washers, electric clock, and deep twist carpeting. Upholstery selections came from either fabric, leather or Morocceen in a variety of colors.
The 98 Series models were: 2-door Holiday Hardtop, 4-door Sedan, 4-door Holiday Hardtop, and Convertible. The was no Fiesta Station Wagon in the 98 line. Tire size for the Ninety-Eight was 9.00 x 14 inches.
1960 Oldsmobile Facts – Engines
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371 CID 2-Barrel Low Compression V-8 – All Transmissions: V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 371 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00″ x 3.6875″.
Compression ratio: 8.75:1.
Horsepower: 240 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 375 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 244°, Exhaust 250°, Overlap 30°, Lift 0.435″ (intake), 0.437″ (exhaust).
Carburetor: Rochester 2GC two-barrel, model 7015052 (with air conditioning model 7015058).
371 CID 2-Barrel High Compression V-8 – All Transmissions: V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 371 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00″ x 3.6875″.
Compression ratio: 9.75:1.
Horsepower: 260 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 3790 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 244°, Exhaust 250°, Overlap 30°, Lift 0.435″ (intake), 0.437″ (exhaust).
Carburetor: Rochester 2GC two-barrel, model 7015052 (with air conditioning model 7015058).
Super 88 and 98 394 CID 4-Barrel V-8 – All Transmissions: V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 394 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.125″ x 3.6875″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 315 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 435 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 250°, Exhaust 264°, Overlap 36°, Lift 0.435″ (intake), 0.437″ (exhaust).
Carburetor: Rochester 4GC two-barrel, model 7013950; with A/C: 7013952.
1960 Oldsmobile Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 88 and Super 88 Series: 123.0 inches; 98 Series: 126.3 inches.
- Overall length: Starfire, Dynamic 88 and Super 88: 217.6 inches, 98 Series 220.9 inches.
- Overall height: All: 56.1 inches.
- Overall width: 80.6 inches.
- Front track: All: 61 inches.
- Rear track: All: 61 inches.
- Standard tires: 88 Series: 8.50 x 14; 98 Series: 9.00 x 14.
- Optional tires: 88 Series: 9.00 x 14; 98 Series: 9.50 x 14.
1960 Oldsmobile Facts – Powertrain Information
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 88 All: 1st – 2.15:1, 2nd – 1.37:1, 3rd – 1.000:1, Reverse – 2.28:1.
- 98: Not Available.
- Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 3.97:1, 2nd – 2. 55:1, 3rd – 1.55:1 4th – 1.000:1, Reverse – 3.74:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- 88 All SMT: 3.42:1; Optional: 3.23:1.
- Dynamic 88 240 HP AMT: 2.87:1.
- Dynamic 88 260 HP AMT: 3.07:1; Optional 3.23:1.
- 98 AMT: 3.23:1.
NOTE: For more powertrain information, you may access the 1960 Oldsmobile Full Size Car AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
1960 Oldsmobile Facts – Powertrain Options
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- A three-standard manual transmission was standard on the Dynamic 88.
- Jetaway Hydra-Matic Transmission: all 88 Series ($231) – standard equipment on 98 Series.
- 240 HP 371 CID V-8 – No cost Option on Dynamic 88.
- 260 HP 371 CID V-8 – Standard 0n Dynamic 88.
- 315 HP 394 CID V-8 – Standard on the Super 88 and 98.
- Anti-spin differential ($47).
- Dual exhausts ($26).
- Heavy-duty air cleaner/breather system ($5).
1960 Oldsmobile Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning ($435).
- Backup lamps ($9).
- DeLuxe tri-tone horns ($11).
- Electric antenna ($23).
- Electric clock ($19).
- Heater/defroster ($97).
- Luggage carrier, Fiesta wagons ($98).
- Outside rear view mirror ($4).
- Padded dash ($15).
- Parking brake signal lamp ($4).
- Power brakes ($43).
- Power seat ($68).
- Power steering ($107).
- Power windows ($106).
- Radio ($88).
- Radio, DeLuxe ($124).
- Windshield washer ($11).
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1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible
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1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 2-door Holiday Hardtop
The 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 2-door Holiday Hardtop was still perceived as the hot rod in the line. 16,464 buyers agreed.
1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 4-door Holiday Hardtop
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1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 4-door Sedan
If you wanted the more powerful engine and yet a good price and utility then the 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 4-door Sedan was for you. 35,094 buyers thought so too.
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1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible
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1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 2-door Holiday Hardtop
The 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 2-door Holiday Hardtop looked fast and was just right in weight, but with only a 2-barrel 371 CID V-8 and 260 HP, performance took a back seat to looks. 29,368 buyers bought it anyway.
1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 4-door Holiday Hardtop
The 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 4-door Holiday Hardtop combined good looks with a good price. It was a solid seller with 43,761 produced.
1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 4-door Sedan
The 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 4-door Sedan was Oldsmobiles sales leader – combining Oldsmobile quality with utility and a reasonable price. 76,377 were sold!
1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 2-dr Sedan
The 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 2-dr Sedan was the lowest-priced Olds in the 1960 stable. Regardless, it was a mediocre seller with only 13,545 delivered.
1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Fiesta Wagon
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