1960 Plymouth Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible
1962 Plymouth Fury Hardtop
1. "Sonoramic" Ram Induction Introduced
2. Styling Redone
3. Ram Induction & 383 CID Allowed in "Police Packages"
4. Unit Body Arrives
5. Swivel Bucket Seats are New
1960 – New Bodies and a New Engine
The 1960 models were the first year for unit body construction, the V-8’s ram induction system, and the first year for the new slant-six engine. Styling was redone with even more radical fins. The Sport Fury disappeared, returning the convertible to the Fury line.
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1960 Plymouth Facts – Body Paint Color Codes
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1960 Plymouth
| A Buttercup Yellow | |
| B Jet Black | |
| C Sky Blue | |
| D Twilight Blue | |
| F Spring Green | |
| G Chrome Green | |
| J Aqua Mist | |
| K Turquoise | |
| L Platinum | |
| P Plum Red | |
| T Desert Beige | |
| W Oyster White | |
| Y Caramel |
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1960 Plymouth Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1960 Plymouth Full Size Car
NOTE: The newly introduced Compact Line was called “Valiant” and sat on a 106.5 inch wheelbase versus the full size Plymouth wheelbase of 118.0 inches. It should be noted that this first year, the Valiant, while sold in Plymouth stores, was NOT labeled as a Plymouth as Chrysler was unsure it it would succeed. Valiant vehicles are NOT covered in this Fact Sheet.
All 1960 Plymouths had a few styling changes. Most obvious was a new grille of close-spaced horizontal blades accented with thin, vertical division bars. The front fenders had a wing like look, with feature lines wrapping around the body corners to the front wheel openings, creating a small cove just ahead of the wheel cutout. Thin moldings were used to accent the sweep of this unique front fender treatment. Side trim moldings were rearranged.
Starting in 1960, Plymouth received a brand-new standard inline six-cylinder engine replacing the venerable valve-in-block L-head six. Known as the “Slant Six”, due to its 30 degree incline from vertical to fit under the new Valiant model’s hood, it displaced 225 CID, featured overhead valves, modern lighter weight casting processes and the ability to fit in Dodge and Plymouth full size cars. This I-6 engine used a single-barrel Holley carburetor and became known for its extremely rugged construction, exceptional reliability, and longevity. The V-8 engines continued to be optionally available, in displacements of 318 CID, 361 CID and 383 CID in “Police” configurations.
Unit body construction was introduced throughout the line, eliminating the separate frame frame. It was advertised as “Unibody”. New to the line were “Swivel Seats”, essentially bucket seats that could be rotates toward the door for the driver and front seat passenger to ease exit. The styling for the 1960 model year had been formulated in 1957 during the height of tail fin era, but the 1960 design was a bit over the top and was not well received. Many said that the huge fins made the car look ungainly and “tail heavy”. Chevrolet and Ford moderated their use of fins this year by laying them over to horizontal, helping their sales to increase this year, Plymouth barely continued at its 1959 volume.
Of course, the big news in the performance circle was the “Ram Induction option shared by all Chrysler lines and called “Sonoramic” by Plymouth. Initially it was released to the 361 CID V-8, but in response to demand, a “police” option was offered with the 383 ID V-8.
Historical
Rambler moved into third place with higher sales, dropping Plymouth into 4th position, but only by a margin of less than 1,800 units. Plymouth’s new fleet sales department helped sell many taxicabs and police cars this year. A 1960 Fury experimental prototype with a gas turbine engine evidenced Chrysler Corporation’s continued interest in this field. The Plymouth XNR Sports-experimental dream car appeared this season.
1960 Plymouth Factoids
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Chrysler Corporation decided to take advantage of ram induction tuning for their performance cars beginning in 1960 across all of their lines. The concept was that the length of the runner from carburetor to intake valve can affect the sonic pulses and help “ram” air into the engine. What they learned was that certain lengths of runner would impact torque and HP in certain RPM ranges. With 30″ tunes they impacted torque big time while not dropping HP. You can see a simple explanation of these manifolds in this July 1960 Hot Rod Magazine article HERE.
Chrysler Corporation introduced swivel front seats from 1959 to 1961 across its five divisions to ease passenger ingress and egress. These seats pivoted outward 40 degrees when the door was opened and featured a spring-loaded latch and spherical nylon rollers. The feature was heavily advertised but disappeared after 1961 due to a lack of customer enthusiasm.
Chrysler Corporation boldly shifted its entire product line to “Unibody” (unitized) construction – the first American automaker to mass-produce unit-body cars. This design integrates the frame and body into a single, rigid, enhancing structural strength, reducing weight, and increasing interior space over traditional body-on-frame construction.
1960 Plymouth Facts – Models Offered
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Savoy – The Savoy was the low-priced line in the regular consumer, but an economy level called “Fleet Special” versions were made available for commercial customers. Standard equipment for the Savoy and also DeLuxe Suburbans included oil filter, turn signals, dual sun visors, and five tubeless black wall tires. Single sun visors and other deletions were part of the Fleet Special models. Savoy models had no model nameplates, straight side trim moldings from the front door back to taillights, and single “Jet Age” missile medallions on the rear fins.
Savoy models were: Fleet Level – 4-door Sedan, 2-door Sedan. Standard Savoy – 4-door Sedan, 2-door Sedan, and Deluxe Suburban 2- and 4-door Station Wagons, both 6-Pasenger.
Belvedere – The Belvedere was Plymouth’s medium range offering. The Custom Suburban station wagon was its counterpart. Passenger cars had “Belvedere” in script on the front fender, inside the “coves” and three shield medallions on the tailfins. Standard equipment included all Savoy features, plus front arm rest and cigarette lighter. The station wagons did not have front fender identification scripts. The nine-passenger Custom station wagon was equipped standard with oversized tires and a power tailgate window.
Belvedere models were: 4-door Sedan, 2-door Sedan, 2-door Hardtop Coupe, 4-door Station Wagon 6-Pasenger and 4-door Station Wagon 9-Pasenger. All Belvedere models were V-8 powered only.
Fury – The Fury was Plymouth’s high-level offering, with the Sport Fury disappearing. The Sport Suburban wagon was its counterpart. Fury models had as standard equipment, all items found on Belvedere models, plus electric clock, chrome stone shields, backup lights, lockable glove box, “Fury” in script on the front fender cove, though not on the wagons, a large circular tail fin medallion, wide, horizontally ribbed rocker panels with rear extensions, and upper belt line moldings. The Sport Suburban station wagon lacked front fender scripts and was equipped, at regular price, with oversize tires and power tailgate window when a nine-passenger version (utilizing a rear facing third seat). The station wagons were actually in a separate Suburban Series, due to their 122 inch wheelbase. However, each trim level was grouped with the comparable passenger car series.
Fury models were: 4-door Sedan, 4-door Hardtop Sedan, 2-door Hardtop Coupe, and Convertible. Two 4-door station wagons were offered, 6- and 9-paggenger. All Fury models were V-8 powered.
1960 Plymouth Facts – Engines
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- 145 HP 225 CID I-6
- 230 HP 318 CID V-8
- 260 HP 318 CID V-8 AMT
- 305 HP 361 CID V-8
- 310 HP 361 CID V-8
- 325 HP 383 CID V-8
- 330 HP 383 CID V-8- In-Line Carbs
- 330 HP 383 CID V-8 Ram Induction
225 CID 1-Barrel I-6- All Transmissions. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Four main bearings.
Displacement: 225 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.400 x 4.125 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.50:1.
Horsepower: 145 @ 4000 RPM.
Torque: 215 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: 232°, Exhaust: 228°, Overlap: 8°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.375″, Exhaust 0.368″.
Carburetor: one-barrel (manual transmission) Ball & Ball: BBS 2985S; (automatic transmission) Ball & Ball BBS 2986S.
NOTE: Available on Savoy and Suburban wagons only.
318 CID 2-Barrel V-8 – All Transmissions (Fury V-800). Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 318 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 230 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 340 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake 244°, Exhaust 244°, Overlap: 26°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.370″, (Exhaust) 0.368″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Bendix WW15-41 380970 or Ball & Ball BBD-2921S; (automatic transmission) Bendix WW15-42 380971 or Ball & Ball 2922S.
NOTE: Standard on all lines when V-8 was ordered.
318 CID 4-Barrel V-8 – Automatic Transmission Only (V-800 “Super Pak). Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 318 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 260 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 345 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake 248°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 30°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.390″, (Exhaust) 0.390″.
Carburetor: Carter Four barrel AFB 2925S.
NOTE: This optional engine was only available on all V-8 lines with Torqueflite automatic transmission only.
361 CID 4-Barrel “Golden Commando” V-8 – All transmissions. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 361 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.125 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.00:1.
Horsepower: 305 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 395 @ 3000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: (Intake) 0.430″, (Exhaust) 0.430″
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) Carter AFB-2969S, (automatic transmission) AFB-2970S.
NOTE: This optional engine was only available on all V-8 lines.
361 CID Dual 4-Barrel Ram Induction “Sonoramic Golden Commando” V-8 – Automatic Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 361 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.125 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.00:1.
Horsepower: 310 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 435 @ 3000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: (Intake) 0.430″, (Exhaust) 0.430″
Carburetors: Carter Four-barrel Model (automatic transmission) AFB-2970S.
NOTE 1: Though this engine’s listed camshaft duration/lift is the same as the 305 HP version, the sequence is 20/68 degrees intake, 60/28 degrees exhaust.
NOTE 2: While HP for this engine is only listed as 5 more than the single carburetor version, the torque is listed as 40 more ft. lbs. due to the ram intake.
NOTE 3: This optional engine was only available on all V-8 lines and listed as available with Torqueflite automatic transmission only.
383 CID 4-Barrel V-8 – “Golden Commando 435” – All Transmissions. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.00:1.
Horsepower: 325 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 435 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Standard – Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: (intake) 0.430″; (exhaust) 0.430″.
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel Model – Standard AFB-2968S; Optional – AFB-3113S.
NOTE 1: This optional engine was only available on all V-8 lines.
NOTE 2: Listed as available with T-85 Warner Gear Heavy Duty 3-speed transmission or Torqueflite automatic transmission only.
NOTE 3: Optional dual exhaust system: main – 2.5″ x .083″; Tail pipe – 2.5″ x .083″.
383 CID Dual 4 Barrel In-line Carburetor V-8 – “Golden Commando 425”. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.00:1.
Horsepower: 330 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 425 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Standard – Hydraulic; Optional – Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: (intake) 0.430″; (exhaust) 0.430″.
Carburetors: Carter Four-barrel Model (Front) AFB-2970S, (Rear) – AFB-2971S.
NOTE 1: This optional engine was only available on all V-8 lines.
NOTE 2: Listed as available with T-85 Warner Gear Heavy Duty 3-speed transmission or Torqueflite automatic transmission only.
NOTE 3: Optional dual exhaust system: main – 2.5″ x .083″; Tail pipe – 2.5″ x .083″.
383 CID Dual 4 Barrel Ram Intake V-8 “Sonoramic Commando 460” – All Transmissions. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.00:1.
Horsepower: 330 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 460 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Standard – Hydraulic; Optional – Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Hydraulic lifters – Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: (intake) 0.430″, (exhaust) 0.430″.
Camshaft timing: Mechanical lifters – Intake 284°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 55°; Lift: (intake) 0.449″, (exhaust) 0.454″.
Carburetors: Two Carter Four-barrel Model AFB-2903S.
NOTE 1: This optional engine was only available on all V-8 lines.
NOTE 2: Listed as available with T-85 Warner Gear Heavy Duty 3-speed transmission or Torqueflite automatic transmission only.
NOTE 3: Optional dual exhaust system: main – 2.5″ x .083″; Tail pipe – 2.5″ x .083″.
1960 Plymouth Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 118.0 inches; Wagons: 122.0 inches.
- Overall length: 209.4 inches; Wagons: 214.9 inches.
- Overall width: 78.6 inches.
- Overall height: Savoy I-6 – 54.8 inches, All V-8 – 54.6 inches, All wagons – 55.4 inches.
- Front tread: 60.9 inches.
- Rear tread: I-6 – 59.6 inches, V-8 – 59.7 inches.
- Tires: All passenger cars – 7.50 x 14, wagons – 8.00 x 14. Captive Air Optional with 3-seat Suburbans and standard with “lock luggage package” on all Suburbans.
1960 Plymouth Facts – Powertrains
- Two Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- I-6 & Fury V-800 V-8 : 1st – 1.72:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.39:1.
- Three Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 2.45:1, 2nd – 1.45:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.20:1.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 2.50:1, 2nd – 1.68:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.20:1.
- 318 CID V-8: 1st – 2.12:1, 2nd – 1.43:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.73:1.
- 361 & 383 CID V-8: 1st – 2.49:1, 2nd – 1.59:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.15:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.54:1,, Optional 3.90:1.
- I-6: 3-Speed AMT – 3.31:1, Optional 3.54:1.
- V-8 Std 318 CID 3-Speed SMT – 3.58:1, Optional 3.90:1. Early cars 3.54:1.
- V-8 Std 318 CID 2-Speed AMT – 3.31:1, Optional 3.54:1.
- V-8 Std 318 CID 3-Speed AMT – 2.93:1 Optional 3.31:1, 3.54:1.
- V-8 361 CID 4 bbl 305 HP: 3-Speed SMT- 3.31:1, Optional – 3.54:1 (Sure-Grip only).
- V-8 361 CID 305 & 310 HP: 3-Speed AMT- 3.31:1, Optional – 2.93:1, 3.54:1 (Sure-Grip only).
- V-8 383 CID Police & High Performance: 3.31:1, Optional 2.93:1, 3.54:1 (Sure-Grip only) – See Note Below.
NOTE: Optional on Hi-Po and Police Vehicles – special order or dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 2.93:1 to 4.89:1. Sure Grip available in most ratios. See 1960 Plymouth High Performance Options AMA Specifications Sheets page 15A for all ratios HERE.
1960 Plymouth Facts – Powertrain Options
- Transmissions
- Three-speed manual transmission was standard, not available with Super Pack & Sonoramic Commando V-8s.
- Three-speed manual transmission T-85 Warner Gear Heavy Duty standard with Sonoramic Commando, Golden Commando 435, Golden
- Commando 425, and Sonoramic Commando 460. Torqueflite substituted at no charge.
- Powerflite automatic transmission was optional 230 HP V-8 ($189). Not available others.
- Torqueflite automatic transmission with V-8 engine ($211). Standard with Golden Commando.
- Torqueflite automatic transmission with Sixes only ($192).
- Engines
- 318 CID 230 HP V-8 “V-800” standard with V-8 equipped cars.
- 318 CID 260 HP V-8 “Super Pak” including four-barrel carburetor ($39).
- 361 CID 305 HP V-8 “Golden Commando” engine ($206).
- 361 CID 310 HP V-8 “Sonoramic Commando” engine ($389).
- 383 CID 325 HP V-8 “Golden Commando 435” engine ($400).
- 383 CID 325 HP V-8 “Golden Commando 425” engine ($405).
- 383 CID 330 HP V-8 “Sonoramic Commando 460” engine ($405).
- Other
- Sure-Grip positive traction rear axle ($50).
- Dual exhaust, when not ordered in ‘Super Pack’ or standard with All Commando V-8s ($27).
NOTE: 230 HP 318 CID Base V-8 included in base V-8 model pricing.
1960 Plymouth Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning ($446).
- Air conditioning, dual including heater ($640).
- Automatic swivel seats, Fury ($87).
- Backup lights ($11).
- Electric clock, Savoy, Belvedere, DeLuxe and Custom ($16).
- Front fender sport shield ($14).
- Heater and defroster ($75).
- Inside mirror, Prismatic ($4).
- Padded dashboard ($14).
- Power brakes ($43).
- Power door locks, two-doors ($23), four-doors ($30).
- Power seat, six-Way ($96).
- Power steering ($77).
- Power windows ($102).
- Radio, Hi-Fi ($84).
- Radio, Push button ($59).
- Record player, RCA Automatic, radio mandatory ($52).
- Remote control outside rear view mirror, left-hand ($18).
- Ski-Hi clear rear window in Belvedere sport coupe ($23).
- Ski-Hi Solex tinted rear window in Belvedere sport coupe ($66).
- Sport deck tire cover ($28).
- Sport Tone paint ($21).
- Sport Tone paint, station wagons ($32).
- Station wagon stowage compartment and Captive Air tires, for 6-passenger wagon ($62)
- Station wagon stowage compartment and Captive Air tires, for 9-passenger wagon ($91).
- Steering wheel, Deluxe ($11).
- Stone shields, rear, Savoy, Belvedere ($4).
- Two-tone paint, except convertible ($17).
- Variable speed windshield wipers ($6).
- Wheel covers ($19).
- Windshield washer ($12).
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1960 Plymouth AMA Specifications Sheets
1960 Plymouth High Performance & Police V-8s AMA Specifications Sheets
1960 Plymouth Belvedere 318 CID V-8 Road Test – Motor Life Magazine
1960 Plymouth Sonoramic 361 CID V-8 Road Test – Hot Rod Magazine
1960 Plymouth Wagon Road Test with 5 Others – Motor Life Magazine
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1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible
The 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible was the only convertible offered by Plymouth this year. 7,080 found happy customers.
1960 Plymouth Fury 2-door Hardtop
The 1960 Plymouth Fury 2-door Hardtop was the top level 2-door hardtop available this year. 18,079 were delivered.
1960 Plymouth Fury 4-door Hardtop
The 1960 Plymouth Fury 4-door Hardtop was the only 4-door hardtop offered by Plymouth this year. 9,036 were produced.
1960 Plymouth Fury 4-door Sedan
The 1960 Plymouth Fury 4-door Sedan was the top level 4-door sedan this year. 21,292 were sold.
1960 Plymouth 4-door Sport Suburban Wagon
The 1960 Plymouth 4-door Sport Suburban Wagon was the top level wagon this year and trimmed like a Fury. It was available in both 6- and 0-passenger setups with 3.333 and 4,253 sold, respectively.
1960 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door Hardtop
The 1960 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door Hardtop was the entry level hardtop in the line. 14,085 were delivered.
1960 Plymouth Belvedere 4-door Sedan
The 1960 Plymouth Belvedere 4-door Sedan was the mid-level 4-door offering. 42,130 were made.
1960 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door Sedan
The 1960 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door Sedan was the upper level 2-door sedan this year. 6,529 were produced.
1960 Plymouth 4-door Custom Suburban Wagon
The 1960 Plymouth 4-door Custom Suburban Wagon was the mid-level 4-door wagon and was available in 6- or 9-passenger configurations. 17,308 6-passenger and 8,118 9-passenger versions were sold.
1960 Plymouth Savoy 4-door Sedan
The 1960 Plymouth Savoy 4-door Sedan was available in Fleet and Standard configurations. A total of 51,384 were produced.
1960 Plymouth Savoy 2-door Sedan
The 1960 Plymouth Savoy 2-door Sedan was available as a Standard or Fleet version. 26,820 were delivered in total.
1960 Plymouth 4-door Deluxe Suburban Wagon
The 1960 Plymouth 4-door Deluxe Suburban Wagon was the entry level 4-door wagon. 18,482 were sold
1960 Plymouth 2-door Deluxe Suburban Wagon
The 1960 Plymouth 2-door Deluxe Suburban Wagon was trimmed like a Savoy and was the only 2-door wagon in the line. Only 5,503 were built.