1960 Dodge Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1960 Dodge Polara D-500
1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix Convertible
1. "Police Packages" Allow 383 Ram Induction
2. Styling Redone
3. Swivel Seats Remain as Option
4. Slant Six is New
5. All Wagons on Polara 122 Inch Wheelbase
1960 – New Unit Body and a New 6-Cylinder
The 1960 models were the first year for unit body construction, the first year for the V-8’s ram induction system, and the first year for the new slant-six engine. Styling continued to echo the ’59 cars to some degree.
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1960 Dodge Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1960 Dodge Facts
NOTE: There were no mid-size Dodge models in 1960, all Dodge cars were full size. The Dodge Dart line for 1960 were full size cars set on a 118 inch wheelbase and was based on the Plymouth platform. There were three series the entry-level Seneca, the mid-range Pioneer, and the well-appointed Phoenix. Wagons used the Chrysler full size wheelbase of 122 inches. The Dodge Matador and Polara was even larger and were set on the Chrysler line’s 122 inch wheelbase, like the station wagons.
Name Changes
Gone were the Coronet, Royal, and Custom Royal nameplates. In place were the Dart 118 inch wheelbase line names of Seneca, Pioneer, and Phoenix, and in the 122 inch line Matador and Polara.
Dart
The Dodge Dart line was introduced for the 1960 model year. The Dart was at once a great response to the impact of the Great recession and a marketing masterstroke. They were downsized large cars using the Plymouth platform so as to gain a foothold in the low-priced car segment for the Dodge dealer network. Dodge dealers had been selling Plymouths since 1930, but divisional restructuring took the Plymouth brand away from the Dodge dealer network. With the impending cancellation of Chrysler’s upper level DeSoto brand, the higher level Dodge products were to be pushed upmarket to cover this gap, while using the Dart (Plymouth-based products with more features) to gain lower-level Dodge customers.
The Dart sedans and coupes were based on the “Unibody” Plymouth platform with a 118 inch wheelbase, shorter than the standard-size, 122 inch, Dodge senior line. All Dart station wagons used the same 122 inch wheelbase as the upmarket Polara wagons, as did Plymouth wagons. The Dart line was offered in three trim levels: the basic Seneca, mid-range Pioneer, and premium Phoenix. The Dart came standard with the new the 225 CID slant-six. The 318 CID V-8 with two-barrel carburetor was standard equipment on certain Phoenix and Pioneer body styles, with the 318 four-barrel and the 361 CID and 383 CID V-8s as optional. Brakes were 11-inch drums.
Sales of the new Dart were greater than those of the full-size Dodge Matador and Dodge Polara. After the economic downturn of 1958–59, Dodge production for 1960 rebounded to 367,804 cars, the division’s highest total to date, and good for sixth place behind Chevrolet, Ford, Plymouth, Rambler, and Pontiac. 87% of Dodge’s volume consisted of the low-profit Dart line, compared to the upmarket Matador and Polara, of which only 41,000 were sold for the 1960 model year.
Polara & Matador
The 1960 Matador and Polara were built on a 122-inch longer wheelbase along with the 1960 DeSoto and Chrysler models. The 1960 model year also marked the first year that all Chrysler models, except for the Imperial, used ‘Unibody” construction. Styling cues carried over from 1959 models. The Polara was available as a two-door convertible, two-door hardtop, four-door hardtop sedan, four-door hardtop station wagon, and conventional (pillared) four-door sedan. The Matador excluded the convertible offering.
The 1960 cars continued with the make’s styling hallmarks of stacked “jet pod” tail lights. However, the size of the lights was significantly increased compared to those of the previous years, with the lower lights set into the rear bumper. The design also incorporated Dodge’s trademark shortened tail fins, which, on the Polara, included small vertical tail light lenses placed on the vertical surface at the back of the fin. The clipped fin tended to visually exaggerate the length of the “jet pods” that housed the taillights. On the full-sized Dodges, the fin started on the rear door on the four-door models and continued to the back of the car. The front end featured a small grille of eight stacks of anodized aluminum rectangles on Polara and six stacks on the Matador. It was nested in a massive chrome front bumper assembly.
The Polara featured better interior fabrics and trim treatments than the Matador. The Polara models also received more exterior trim that included chrome stone guards aft of the rear wheel housings, a full-length chrome spear, and a broad chrome base to the chrome spear atop the headlight housings. The Matador’s interior featured cloth and vinyl bench seats with premium trim and an “X-within-an-X four-spoke steering wheel.” On both, the dashboard was “space-age-styled,” featuring a bridged-over sweep-style speedometer on top flanked by gauge pods and an optional “revolving turret clock” centered on the instrument panel. This “satellite-styled” clock featured a stationary pointer with the hour numerals on the top revolving dial, minutes on the lower dial, and the seconds by an orbiting red dot.
Other options included vacuum door locks on four-door models and new front swivel seats with a folding center armrest. The seat automatically rotated out upon opening the door and returned to position when closing the door. Standard engine on the Matador was the 295 HP 361 Cid V-8 wit 2-barrel carburetor. Standard engine on the Polara was the 325 HP 383 4-barrel V-8.
1960 Dodge Facts – Police Pursuit Cars
Both the 118 inch wheelbase and the 122 inch wheelbase cars offered a specific “police” engine option. But the true police specials were found on the 122 inch wheelbase favored by the California Highway Patrol. The “Seneca” Police Option was actually a rebadged Matador. These four-door sedans were essentially low-cost models equipped with rubber floor mats, gray vinyl interiors, and limited chrome trim. Check Out the AMA Specifications Sheet on 1960 Dodge “Seneca Police” HERE.
1960 Dodge Fats – Historical Information
In 1960, a Dart Phoenix driven by Norm Thatcher set three world records at Bonneville in the B-Supercharged Gas Coupe class. The supercharged 383 cubic inch V-8 powered hardtop achieved a speed of 191.8 miles per hour over the measured course. Dodge sales rebounded for 1960 year with over 350,000 units sold, of which over 300 thousand were the new short wheelbase Dart.
1960 Dodge Factoids
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Early on, the Dart line was limited to 361 CID Ram Induction engine. In December, Dodge released the 383 Ram Induction Package to compliment the 361. The 383 was labeled D-500 “Special Order”. The engine was also available under the “Maximum Performance Police Packages”. You can explore these options by viewing the Special AMA Specifications Sheets HERE. NOTE: The 383 CID D-500 Ram Induction engine was always available in the Polara line.
While following the same styling theme of 1959, the body was completely altered with different grilles, fins and rear fascias. The Matador/Polara replaced the old Coronet/Royal/Custom Royal nameplates and wheelbase, and the new Plymouth-based Dart was added as a low-cost line, becomnig a direct competitor with Plymouth itself.
The Chrysler Corporation’s “Slant-Six” was the promotional name for an overhead valve I-6. Featuring a reverse-flow cylinder head and cylinder bank inclined at a 30-degree angle from vertical, it was introduced in 170 CID in the Valiant and 225 CID for full size cars for the 1960 model year.
1960 Dodge Facts – Models Offered
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Seneca – This Series was the base trim level Dart. Exterior trim included chrome windshield and rear window moldings, a single chrome strip along the body side, chrome trim along the back edge of the fin, a chrome license plate frame recessed into the trunk lid, and “Seneca”, in script, along the side of the rear fender, just in front of the taillights. On the interior there were front arm rests, electric windshield wipers, sun visors, turn signals.
Seneca models were: 4-door Sedan, 2-door Sedan, and 4-door Station Wagon 6-Pasenger.
Pioneer – The Pioneer was the intermediate trim level Dart. It included all Seneca features plus rear arm rests, front foam cushions, and cigarette lighter. The nine-passenger station wagons also included a power tailgate window.
Pioneer 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.
Phoenix – The Phoenix was the top trim level Dart for 1960 and included all the Pioneer features, plus exterior moldings, Custom upholstery, Custom interior trimmings, and backup lights.
Phoenix models were: 4-door Sedan, 4-door Hardtop Sedan, 2-door hardtop Coupe, and Convertible.
Matador – The Matador was the base trim full size 122 inch wheelbase Dodge for 1960. Like all full-size Dodges, it featured styling very similar to the smaller Dart models, but with slightly exaggerated fins and more deeply tunneled taillights. The fin ended three-quarters of the way down the rear fender. It was capped with chrome rear trim and a reflector. A single horizontal chrome strip ran the entire length of the body side. “Matador”, in script, was located on the front fender, just behind the wheel well. A highly stylized star was located on the side of the tail fin.
Matador models were: 4-door Sedan, 4-door Hardtop Sedan, 2-door hardtop Coupe, 4-door Station Wagon 6-Passnger, and 4-door Station Wagon 9-Passnger.
Polara – The Polara was the top trim level Dodge for 1960 and included all Matador features, plus dual exhausts, Deluxe interior appointments, rear fender aluminum stone shields, front fender ornaments, and “Polara”, in script, on the front fender, just behind the front wheel well. The Polara station wagon featured pillarless hardtop styling. It was one of the best looking station wagons of the Chrysler Corporation this year.
Polara models were: 4-door Sedan, 4-door Hardtop Sedan, 2-door hardtop Coupe, Convertible, 4-door Station Wagon 6-Passnger, and 4-door Station Wagon 9-Passnger.
1960 Dodge Facts – Engines
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- 145 HP 225 CID I-6
- 230 HP 318 CID V-8
- 255 HP 318 CID V-8
- 295 HP 361 CID V-8
- 310 HP 361 CID V-8 D-500
- 325 HP 383 CID Polara V-8
- 325 HP 383 CID Police V-8
- 330 HP 383 CID V-8 In-Line Carbs
- 330 HP 383 CID V-8 Long Ram D-500
- 330 HP 383 CID V-8 Long Ram Police
225 CID 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 0.373″, Exhaust 0.360″.
Carburetor: one-barrel (manual transmission) Ball & Ball: BBS 2985S; (automatic transmission) Ball & Ball BBS 2986S.
NOTE: Available on Dart line only, including station wagons.
318 CID 2-Barrel V-8. All Transmissions. 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 240°, Overlap: 20°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.380″, (Exhaust) 0.386″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Bendix WW15-43, St. Louis Vehicles Ball & Ball BBD-2921S; (automatic transmission) Bendix WW15-44, St. Louis Vehicles Ball & Ball BBD-2922S.
NOTE: Available on Dart line only, including station wagons.
318 CID 4-Barrel V-8. All Transmissions. 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: 255 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 345 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake 248°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 30°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.400″, (Exhaust) 0.406″.
Carburetor: Four barrel Carter AFB 3103S.
NOTE 1: This optional Dart V-8 was only available from September through December 1959. It was replaced by the D-500 packages.
NOTE 2: Available on Dart Phoenix line only, NOT including station wagons.
361 CID 2-Barrel 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: 295 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 390 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 252°, Exhaust 252°, Overlap: 30°; Lift: (Intake) 0.390″, (Exhaust) 0.390″
Carburetor: Bendix Two-barrel Model (all transmissions) WWC3-188-380943.
NOTE: Standard V-8 on Matador line only. Not available on Polara.
361 CID Dual 4-Barrel D-500 Long Ram 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: 3435 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: (Intake) 0.430″, (Exhaust) 0.430″
Carburetors: Two Carter Four-barrel Model AFB-2903S.
NOTE: Available on all Dart models only including station wagons.
383 CID 4-Barrel V-8 – Polara. 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: 425 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Standard – Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 252°, Exhaust 252°, Overlap: 30°; Lift: (intake) 0.390″; (exhaust) 0.390″.
Carburetor: Holley Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) 2052A; (automatic transmission) Model 1971A.
NOTE: This is the standard Polara V-8. It should not be confused with the “Police” 383 CID V-8 with the same HP rating.
383 CID 4-Barrel V-8 – Police. 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: 425 @ 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 AFB 2968S.
NOTE 1: This is the “Police” 383 CID V-8. Available on Dart Phoenix, Matador and Polara.
NOTE 2: It was also available as the only engine in the Seneca Police Car developed for the California Highway Patrol. For more info on this specific vehicle that was a Dart Seneca on the larger 4-door 122″ wheelbase, click HERE.
383 CID In-line Dual 4 Barrel V-8. 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 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 425 @ 3600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Standard – Hydraulic; Optional – Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Standard Hydraulic Lifters. Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: 0.430″.
Intake manifold: Inline dual 4-barrel.
Carburetors: Two Carter Four-barrel Model, Front AFB-2970S, Rear AFB-2971S.
NOTE: Available on Phoenix, Matador and Polara Only as “Police Option”.
383 CID Dual 4 Barrel Long Ram D-500 V-8. Automatic Transmission Only. 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 Only
Camshaft timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: 0.430″.
Intake manifold: Long Rams with 30″ tubes.
Carburetors: Two Carter Four-barrel Model AFB-2903S.
NOTE: This is the D-500 Package available on Matador and Polara, and on Dart on Special Order.
383 CID Dual 4 Barrel Long Ram Police V-8. 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 Only. Special – Mechanical
Camshaft timing: Hydraulic – Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: (intake) 0.430″ (exhaust) 0.430″.
Camshaft timing: Mechanical – Intake 284°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: (intake) 0.449″ (exhaust) 0.454″.
Intake manifold: Long Rams with 30″ tubes.
Carburetors: Two Carter Four-barrel Model AFB-2903S.
NOTE 1: This is the D-500 Package available on Matador and Polara, and on Dart on Special Order.
NOTE 2: The Hydraulic camshaft shows the same 268° duration as the D-500 V-8 but the sequence is 28/60-60/28 rather than the D-500 24/64-64/24.
1960 Dodge Facts – Notes on Dodge V-8 Engines
While Dodge had always been in the forefront of performance beginning in 1956 through 1959 with the famous D-500, the engine choices had been rather simple: perhaps two versions of the D-500 and some lesser HP V-8s, sometimes smaller in cubic inches than the D-500 offerings. But things changed in 1960 with the advent of the two model lines along with the advent of the ram induction engine, as well as a serious re-involvement in racing.
As a result, here is a simplified listing of the V-8s offered in 1960 and their applications:
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- 230 HP 318 CID 2-Barrel V-8. Base V-8 in the Dart line only.
- 255 HP 318 CID V-8. The Power Pack V-8 in the Dart line was only available through December 1959. Discontinued thereafter.
- 295 HP 361 CID V-8. Base V-8 in the Matador line. Not available any other line.
- 310 HP 361 CID Long Ram V-8. Initial Offering D-500 in Dart Line only. Dual 4-barrel carburetors on 30″ long Ram tubes. Uses torque delivering 20/68 degree duration hydraulic camshaft.
- 325 HP 383 CID Polara V-8. Unique to Polara line. Mild camshaft and single 4-barrel carburetor only.
- 325 HP 383 CID Police V-8. Available in Dart, Matador, and Polara. Single 4-barrel carburetor. Uses aggressive 24/64 degree hydraulic camshaft.
- 330 HP 383 CID Police V-8. Available in Dart, Matador, and Polara. Dual 4-barrel in-line carbs. Uses aggressive 24/64 degree hydraulic camshaft.
- 330 HP 383 CID D-500 V-8. Available in Dart as Special Order, and optional in Matador, and Polara. 30″ long Ram tubes. Uses torque 20/68 camshaft.
- 330 HP 383 CID Police V-8. Available in Dart, Matador, and Polara. Dual 4-barrel carburetors on 30″ long Ram tubes. Uses aggressive 24/64 hydraulic camshaft with an even more radical 284 degree mechanical camshaft available as on option.
- For more information, see the 1960 Police High Performance AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
1960 Dodge Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: Dart – 118.0 inches; Matador, Polara & All Wagons – 122.0 inches.
- Overall length: Dart – 208.6 inches; Dart Wagons: 214.8 inches, Matador & Polara – 212.6 inches; Wagons: 214.8 inches.
- Overall width: All – 78.0 inches.
- Overall height: Dart – 54.8 inches; Dart Wagons: – 55.4 inches; Matador & Polara – 54.9 inches; Wagons – 55.6 inches.
- Front tread: Dart & Matador – 61.5 inches; Polara – 61.0 inches.
- Rear tread: Dart I-6 – 60.1 Inches; Dart V-8 – 60.2 inches; Matador – 60.2 inches; Polara – 59.7 inches.
- Tires: Dart I-6 – 7.50 x 14; Dart V-8- 8.00 x 14; Matador & Polara All – 8.00 x 14.
- Police optional tires: 7.60 x 15 Blue Streak 6-ply with 15 X 6.0 K rims.
1960 Dodge Facts – Powertrains
- Two Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- V-8 Dart: 1st – 1.72:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.39:1. NOTE: This transmission was only available with the 318 CID 2-barrel V-8 and Matador 361 CID 2-barrel V-8.
- 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.
- V-8 Dart & Matador: 1st – 2.12:1, 2nd – 1.43:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.73:1.
- V-8 Polara & Dart High Performance: 1st – 2.49:1, 2nd – 1.59:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.15:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- Dart I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.90:1.
- Dart V-8 Std 318 CID 3-Speed SMT – 3.31:1.
- Dart V-8 Std 318 CID 2-Speed AMT – 3.31:1; Optional 3.54:1.
- Dart I-6: 3-Speed AMT – 3.31:1; Optional 3.54:1.
- Dart V-8 Std 318 CID 3-Speed AMT – 2.93:1; Optional 3.31:1.
- Dart V-8 361 CID D-500 AMT – 3.31:1, Optional 2.93:1 (Sure Grip Available all ratios).
- Matador V-8 361 CID 2 bbl. 3-Speed SMT – 3.94:1; Optional 3.31:1.
- Matador V-8 361 CID 2-Speed AMT – 3.31:1; Optional 3.54:1.
- Matador V-8 361 CID & Polara V-8 383 CID 4 bbl. 325 HP: 3-Speed AMT- 2.93:1 Optional 3.31:1.
- Dart & Polara V-8 383 CID Police 4 bbl. 3-Speed SMT – 3.54:1. Optional SEE NOTE Below.
- Dart & Polara V-8 383 CID D-500 2-4 bbl. 330 HP Long Ram 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1 Optional 2.93:1.
- V-8 383 CID 4-bbl Police: 3-Speed SMT & 3-Speed AMT – 3.31:1. Optional SEE NOTE Below.
- V-8 383 CID Dual 4-bbl 330 HP In-Line Police: 3-Speed SMT- 3.54:1. Optional SEE NOTE Below.
- V-8 383 CID Dual 4-bbl 330 HP In-Line Police: 3-Speed AMT 3.31:1. Optional SEE NOTE Below.
- V-8 383 CID Dual 4-bbl 330 HP Long Ram Police: 3-Speed SMT- 3.54:1. Optional SEE NOTE Below.
- V-8 383 CID Dual 4-bbl 330 HP Long Ram Police: 3-Speed AMT 3.31:1. Optional SEE NOTE Below.
NOTE 1: Optional on Hi-Po and D-500 Vehicles – either special order or dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 2.93:1 to 4.89:1. Sure Grip available in most ratios. See 1960 Dodge High Performance Options AMA Specifications Sheets for all actual ratios HERE.
NOTE 2: Police Packages Available on Polara and Dart Series Cars.
NOTE 3: Dart Seneca Police Package 3.31:1 ratio only.
1960 Dodge Facts – Powertrain Options
- Transmissions
- Three-speed manual transmission was standard on all Dart I-6 and 318 V-8s as well as the Matador and Polara V-8s.
- Two-speed Powerflite automatic transmission was optional on Dart 318 CID V-8s and the Matador 361 CID V-8.
- Three-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission was optional with the Dart I-6.
- Three-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission was optional with Dart, Matador and Polara V=8s.
- Three-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission on 361 & 383 CID D-500 with Ram Manifold was standard.
- All Other Police & HI-Po 383 CID V-8s had choice of 3-Speed AMT or 3-Speed SMT.
- Engines
- “Power Pack” 318 CID 255 horsepower V-8 on Early Darts.
- 361 CID 295 horsepower V-8 Standard on Matador.
- 383 CID 325 horsepower V-8 Standard on Polara. NOTE: This is NOT the 325 HP Performance engine.
- D-500 Ram Charge CID 330 HP V-8: Dart ($418); Matador ($379); Polara ($359).
- All Other H-Po and Police Packages – price dependent on model. Police Packages only available on Dart & Polara models.
- Dart Seneca Police Package only available to law enforcement on special order.
- Sure-Grip positive traction rear axle .
NOTE: 230 HP 318 CID Base V-8 included in base Dart V-8 model pricing.
1960 Dodge Facts – Significant Options
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- Air-temp air conditioning ($446); dual unit in station wagons ($640).
- Anti-freeze ($5).
- Backup lights ($11).
- DeLuxe steering wheel ($11).
- Electric clock ($15).
- Heater and defroster, standard with air-conditioning ($75).
- Padded dashboard ($14).
- Power brakes ($43).
- Power seats ($96).
- Power steering ($77).
- Power windows ($102).
- Radio, Music Master ($59).
- Rear view mirror, left-hand outside ($6).
- Remote-control outside mirror ($18).
- Roof luggage rack, wagons ($48).
- Seat belts ($19).
- Tinted glass, all windows ($43); windshield only ($22).
- Two-tone paint ($17).
- Wheel covers, except Polara ($19).
- White sidewall tires on Darts ($33), on Matador & Polara models ($34).
- Windshield washer ($12).
- Windshield wipers, variable speed ($6).
1960 Dodge Downloads and Images
1960 Dodge Facts – Related Document Downloads
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1960 Dodge Dart Deluxe Brochure
1960 Dodge Matador and Polara Large Brochure
1960 Dodge Station Wagons Brochure
1960 Dodge Dart AMA Specifications Sheets
1960 Dodge Matador & Polara AMA Specifications Sheets
1960 Dodge Police & High Performance V-8s AMA Specifications Sheets
1960 Dodge Seneca Police Package AMA Specifications Sheets
1960 Dodge Wagon Test with 5 Others – Motor Life Magazine
1960 Dodge Dart 383 D-500 Test – Motor Trend Magazine
1960 Dodge Dart 383 D-500 Test – Motor Life Magazine
1960 Dodge Matador Road Test – Motor Life Magazine
1960 Dodge Facts – Related Images
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1960 Dodge Polara Convertible
The 1960 Dodge Polara Convertible was the top end convertible in the Dodge line in 1961. It is said that a bit over 1200 were sold this year. Some received the 383 CID D-500 option, making them collectable today.
1960 Dodge Polara 4-Door Hardtop
The 1960 Dodge Polara 4-Door Hardtop was the top end 4-door hardtop in the line.
1960 Dodge Polara 2-Door Hardtop
The 1960 Dodge Polara 2-Door Hardtop was the top line 2-door sport hardtop in the Dodge line. Many were fitted with the D-500 option and some few even received the Hi-Po version of the long ram induction V-8.
1960 Dodge Polara 4-Door Sedan
The 1960 Dodge Polara 4-Door Sedan was the premier 4-door sedan in the line this year.
1960 Dodge Polara 4-Door Station Wagon
The 1960 Dodge Polara 4-Door Station Wagon was the only 4-door hardtop wagon in the line. it was the most expensive Dodge this year. leading to a very small amount sold.
1960 Dodge Matador 4-Door Hardtop
The 1960 Dodge Matador 4-Door Hardtop was the most affordable long wheelbase 4-door hardtop in 1960.
1960 Dodge Matador 2-Door Hardtop
The 1960 Dodge Matador 2-Door Hardtop was the sporty version of the lower level trim long wheelbase Dodge. While its base V-8 was the 361 2-barrel version, it could be outfitted with either the D-500 option or any of the three 383 Hi-Performance 383 V-8s.
1960 Dodge Matador 4-Door Sedan
The 1960 Dodge Matador 4-Door Sedan was the entry level long wheelbase 4-door sedan.
1960 Dodge Matador 4-Door Station Wagon
The 1960 Dodge Matador 4-Door Station Wagon was the 4-door sedan version of the long wheelbase wagon. Its sales total was included in the 51,600 wagons sold that year.
1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix Convertible
The 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix Convertible was the only convertible offered in the Dart lineup. Some were fitted with the 330 HP D-500 383 CID V-8.
1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix 4-Door Hardtop
The 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix 4-Door Hardtop was the top level sporty 2-door. Quite a few had the D-500 performance option fitted.
1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix 4-Door Sedan
The 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix 4-Door Sedan was the upscale short wheelbase Dodge 4-door in 1960. It was part of the 11,600 Phoenix models delivered in 1960.
1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer 2-Door Hardtop
The 1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer 2-Door Hardtop was the sporty Pioneer model in 1961. It was part of the 80,000 Pioneer models sold in 1960.
1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer 4-Door Sedan
The 1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer 4-Door Sedan was the mid-price short wheelbase 4-door in the line. 80,000 Dodge Pioneer models were produced in 1960.
1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer 2-Door Sedan
The 1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer 2-Door Sedan was a step up from the Seneca model. It was a good part of the 80,000 Pioneer models delivered.
1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer 4-Door Station Wagon
The 1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer 4-Door Station Wagon was the mid-price Dodge wagon in 1960. It helped Dodge sell 51,600 wagons this year.
1960 Dodge Dart Seneca 4-Door Sedan
The 1960 Dodge Dart Seneca 4-Door Sedan was the base 4-door in the line. It was a significant part of the 111,600 Seneca models delivered in 1960.
1960 Dodge Dart Seneca 2-Door Sedan
The 1960 Dodge Dart Seneca 2-Door Sedan was the base 2-door Dodge in 1960. I contributed to the 111,600 Dodge Seneca models sold in 1960.
1960 Dodge Dart Seneca 4-Door Station Wagon
The 1960 Dodge Dart Seneca 4-Door Station Wagon was the entry level wagon in the Dodge line this year. Ii was only available in 6-passenger configuration. A total of 51,600 wagons of all kinds were built.