1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 Checker Specifications

Although the 1960-1969 Checker had a nice run, sales began to slump in the 1970s when Morris Markin died and his son David took over. The last Checker was produced in mid-1982.

Specifications

Engines: 1960-1964 L-head I-6, 226 cid (3.31 × 4.38), 80 bhp; 1960-1962 ohv I-6, 226 cid, 122 bhp; 1963-1964 ohv I-6, 141 bhp; 1965-1968 ohv I-6, 230 cid (3.88 × 3.25), 140 bhp; 1969 ohv I-6, 250 cid (3.88 × 3.53), 155 bhp; 1965-1966 ohv V-8, 283 cid (3.88 × 3.00), 195 bhp; 1965-1967 ohv V-8, 327 cid (4.00 × 3.25), 250 bhp; 1968 275 bhp; 1969 235 bhp; 1968 ohv V-8, 307 cid (3.88 × 3.25), 200 bhp; 1969 350 cid (4.00 × 3.48), 300 bhp

Transmission: 3-speed manual; optional Dual-Range automatic

Suspension, front: upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Suspension, rear: live axle, leaf springs

Brakes: front/rear drums

Wheelbase (in.): 120.0

Town Custom/Deluxe wheelbase (in.): 129.0

Weight (lbs.): 3,320-5,000

Top Speed (mph): 90-112

0-60 mph (sec): V-8 10.8

Note: A few Checkers were built in 1964 with Chrysler engines.

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