1960 Corvette
As Chubby Checker's song, "The Twist"
becomes a favorite among teens, technology continues to progress, as seen by the
use of aluminum cylinder heads and radiators on select Corvettes. This
year sees the first "laser" and the TV show, "Route 66"
makes headlines.
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1960
Available Options |
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|
RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
|
RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
|
867 |
Base Convertible |
$3,872.00 |
10,261 |
|
469 |
283ci, 245hp Engine
(2x4 carbs.) |
$150.65 |
1,211 |
|
101 |
Heater |
$102.25 |
9,809 |
|
469C |
283ci, 270hp Engine
(2x4 carbs.) |
$182.95 |
2,364 |
|
102 |
AM Radio, Signal
Seeking |
$137.75 |
8,166 |
|
473 |
Power Operated
Folding Top |
$139.90 |
512 |
|
107 |
Parking Brake Alarm |
$5.40 |
4,051 |
|
579 |
283ci, 250hp Engine
(fuel inj.) |
$484.20 |
100 |
|
108 |
Courtesy Lights |
$6.50 |
6,774 |
|
579D |
283ci, 290hp Engine
(fuel inj.) |
$484.20 |
759 |
|
109 |
Windshield Washers |
$16.15 |
7,205 |
|
675 |
Positraction Rear
Axle (3.70:1) |
$48.45 |
1,548 |
|
121 |
Temp. Controlled
Radiator Fan |
$21.55 |
2,711 |
|
675 |
Positraction Rear
Axle 4.11:1 |
$48.45 |
3,226 |
|
261 |
Sunshades |
$10.80 |
5,276 |
|
675 |
Positraction Rear
Axle 4.56:1 |
$48.45 |
457 |
|
276 |
Wheels, 15x5.5 |
$0.00 |
246 |
|
685 |
4-Speed Manual
Transmission. |
$188.30 |
5,328 |
|
290 |
Whitewall Tires,
6.70x15 |
$31.55 |
9,104 |
|
686 |
Metallic Brakes |
$26.90 |
920 |
|
313 |
Power glide Automatic
Transmission |
$199.10 |
1,766 |
|
687 |
Heavy Duty Brakes and
Susp. |
$333.60 |
119 |
|
419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
$236.75 |
5,147 |
|
1408 |
Blackwall Tires,
6.70x15 |
$15.75 |
NA |
|
426 |
Power Windows |
$59.20 |
544 |
|
1625A |
24 Gallon Fuel Tank |
$161.40 |
NA |
|
440 |
Two-Tone Paint
Combination |
$16.15 |
3,309 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Production (all convertibles): 10,261 |
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1960
VIN Tag Information |
|
|
00867S100001
- 00867S110261 |
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|
Digit |
Definition |
|
1st |
Model
year: 0 = 1960 |
|
2nd
/ 3rd |
Series:
08 = Corvette |
|
4th/5th |
Body
Style: 67 = 2-door convertible |
|
6th |
Assembly
Plant: S = St. Louis, MO. |
|
Last
6 digits |
Production
Number starting with 100001 - 110261 |
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1960
Color Options |
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|
RPO |
Exterior |
Interior |
Soft
Top |
Production |
|
517A |
Cascade Green |
Black |
White/Blue/Black |
140 |
|
510A |
Ermine White |
Blue/Black/Red/Turq. |
Blue/Black/White |
3,717 |
|
502A |
Horizon Blue |
Blue/Black/Red |
White/Blue/Black |
766 |
|
506A |
Roman Red |
Black/Red |
White/Black |
1,529 |
|
509A |
Sateen Silver |
Blue/Black/Red/Turq. |
White/Black/Blue |
989 |
|
504A |
Tasco Turquoise |
Black/Turquoise |
White/Black/Blue |
635 |
|
NA |
Tuxedo Black |
Red/Black/Blue |
White/Black |
1,268 |
|
1960
Two-Tone Paint (RPO 440) |
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Color |
Production |
|
|
Roman Red / White |
779 |
|
|
Honduras Maroon /
White |
572 |
|
|
Ermine White / Silver |
488 |
|
|
Tasco Turquoise /
White |
383 |
|
|
Tuxedo Black / Silver |
368 |
|
|
Horizon Blue / White |
359 |
|
|
Cascade Green / White |
65 |
|
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1960
Interior Color Codes |
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|
RPO |
|
|
|
Color |
Production |
|
|
NA |
Black |
3,231 |
|
NA |
Blue |
1,032 |
|
NA |
Red |
4,920 |
|
NA |
Turquoise |
1,078 |
|
1960
Dimensions |
|
|
102
in. |
|
|
Track Frt/Rear
(in) |
57/59 |
|
Length |
177.2
in. |
|
Width |
72.8
in. |
|
Height |
51" |
|
Frontal Area |
NA |
|
Ground
Clearance |
NA |
|
2,985
lbs. |
|
|
Weight Dist.
F/R (Engine) |
NA |
|
Fuel Capacity |
NA |
|
Coolant
Capacity |
NA |
|
1960
Engine Options & Specifications |
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|
|
Base |
469 |
469C |
579 |
579D |
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
|
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
|
|
283
ci |
283
ci |
283
ci |
283
ci |
283
ci |
|
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
|
|
230
bhp |
245
bhp |
270
bhp |
250
bhp |
290
bhp |
|
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
|
|
Redline |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
|
Carburetion |
NA |
2x4
bbl |
2x4
bbl |
Fuel
Inj. |
Fuel
Inj. |
|
Oil Capacity |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
|
Valvetrain |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
|
1960
Performance Review |
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|
Magazine |
GM
Spec. |
Motor
Trend |
|
Pub.
Date |
NA |
July,
1960 |
|
Engine |
NA |
469C |
|
Axle |
NA |
NA |
|
Transmission |
NA |
NA |
|
0-30
mph |
NA |
NA |
|
0-40
mph |
NA |
NA |
|
0-50
mph |
NA |
NA |
|
0-60
mph |
NA |
8.4
sec |
|
0-70
mph |
NA |
NA |
|
0-80
mph |
NA |
NA |
|
0-90
mph |
NA |
NA |
|
0-100
mph |
NA |
NA |
|
1/4
Mile (sec/mph) |
NA |
16.1/89.0 |
|
Top
Speed |
NA |
NA |
|
Braking |
NA |
NA |
|
Handling |
NA |
NA |
Aluminum radiators were limited to the 270 and 290 hp Corvettes.
All optional engines had cast alloy valve covers featuring seven fins, while the base engine came equipped with painted steel valve covers
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