1960 Corvette Specifications
The 1960 Corvette was virtually unchanged from the 1959 model, retaining its power and smooth ride. Here are the specifications for the 1960 Corvette:
 The 1960 Corvette featured a revised suspension that gave it greater handling prowess. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Convertible |
| Wheelbase, inches | 102.0 |
| Length, inches | 177.2 |
| Width, inches | 72.8 |
| Track, inches | front: 57.0 rear: 59.0 |
| Height, inches | 52.3 |
| Curb Weight, pounds | 3,080 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, antiroll bar, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
rear: Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, trailing radius rods
Wheels/Tires
6.70x15
Brakes
front: 11-inch drum
rear: 11-inch drum
Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
4-speed manual (opt)
2-speed Powerglide (opt)
Standard axle ratio
3.70:1
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 |
| Bore x stroke, inches | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 |
| Fuel Management | 1 x 4-bbl. | 2 x 4-bbl. | 2 x 4-bbl. | 2 x 4-bbl. | fuel injection |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 230 @ 4800 | 245 @ 5000 | 270 @ 6000 | 270 @ 6000 | 290 @ 6200 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 300 @ 3000 | 300 @ 3800 | 285 @ 4200 | 285 @ 4200 | 290 @ 4400 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 270 hp, 4-sp man. |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 8.3 |
| 0-100 mph, sec | NA |
| 1/4-mile, sec @ mph | 16.1 @ 89 |
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door convertible | 10,261 | $3,872.00 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Heater | 9,808 | $102.25 |
| AM Radio, signal seeking | 8,166 | 137.75 |
| Parking Brake Alarm | 4,051 | 5.40 |
| Courtesy Lights | 6,774 | 6.50 |
| Windshield Washer | 7,205 | 16.15 |
| Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan | 2,711 | 21.55 |
| Sunshades | 5,276 | 10.80 |
| Wheels, 15 x 5.5 | 246 | 0.00 |
| Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 | 9,104 | 31.55 |
| Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 1,766 | 199.10 |
| Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,147 | 236.75 |
| Power Windows | 544 | 59.20 |
| Two-Tone Paint | 3,312 | 16.15 |
| 245 hp Engine | 1,211 | 150.65 |
| 270 hp Engine | 2,364 | 182.95 |
| Power Operated Folding Top | 512 | 139.90 |
| 250 hp Engine Fl | 100 | 484.20 |
| 290 hp Engine Fl | 759 | 484.20 |
| Positraction Rear Axle | 5,231 | 43.05 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission | 5,328 | 188.30 |
| Metallic Brakes | 920 | 26.90 |
| Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension | 119 | 333.60 |
| Blackwall Tires, 6.70 x 15 nylon | NA | NA |
| 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | NA | NA |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production | Color Choice | Production |
| Tuxedo Black | 1,268 | Tasco Turquoise | 635 |
| Horizon Blue | 766 | Honduras Maroon | 1,202 |
| Roman Red | 1,529 | Ermine White | 3,717 |
| Sateen Silver | 989 | Cascade Green | 140 |
Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:
| 1953 Corvette | 1954 Corvette | 1955 Corvette |
| 1956 Corvette | 1957 Corvette | 1958 Corvette |
| 1959 Corvette | 1960 Corvette | 1961 Corvette |
| 1962 Corvette |
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