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General
Make :
Chevrolet
Base price :
$3,872
Model :
1960 Corvette
Production :
N/A
Powertain layout :
Front Engine / RWD
Origin
USA
Dimensions
Wheelbase :
2591 mm / 102 in
Width :
1788 mm / 70.4 in
Length :
4521 mm / 178 in
Weight :
N/A
Height :
1323 mm / 52.1 in
Front Track :
1448 mm / 57 in
Ground clearance :
N/A
Rear Track :
1499 mm / 59 in
Engine
Configuration :
V8
Bore :
98.55 mm / 3.88 in
Valvetrain :
OHV
Stroke :
76.2 mm / 3.0 in
Displacement :
4639 cc / 283.1 cu in
Compression Ratio :
11.0:1
Power :
234.9 kw / 315 bhp @ 6200 rpm
BHP / Liter :
67.9 bhp per litre
Torque :
400.0 nm / 295 ft lbs @ 4700 rpm
Redline :
N/A
Transmission
Gear type :
4-Speed Manual
5th gear ratio :
-
1st gear ratio :
2.20:1
6th gear ratio :
-
2nd gear ratio :
1.66:1
7th gear ratio :
-
3rd gear ratio :
1.31:1
Reverse ratio :
N/A
4th gear ratio :
1.00:1
Final drive ratio :
N/A
Chassis & body
Body / Frame :
Fibreglass Body over Steel Frame
Brake types :
N/A
Steering :
N/A
Front brake size :
N/A
Front tires :
N//A
Rear brake size :
N/A
Rear tires :
N/A
Performance
Top speed :
206.0 kph / 128 mph
60-0 braking :
N/A
0-60 mph :
6.6 seconds
Lateral Acceleration :
N/A
0-100 mph :
14.5 seconds
EPA city / Hwy :
N/A
0-ΒΌ mile :
14.2 seconds
Article:
Source - GM Heritage Collection
By 1960, the Chevrolet Corvette had clearly established itself as America's true sports car. Its racing successes continued to grow as did its popularity, with more cars being produced in 1960 than at any time in Corvette's seven-year history. Not coincidentally, Corvette's horsepower was continuing to grow as well. By 1960, the top horsepower rating for the optional 'RamJet' fuel-injected 283 CID small block V-8 had risen to 315 HP, translating to over 1.1 horsepower per cubic inch - a feat unrivaled at the time.
This particular Corvette represents a typically equipped car from the period, with the standard 230 HP small block V-8 mated to an optional 4-speed manual transmission, a $188 option found on over 50% of the Corvettes produced in 1960. Other optional features found on this particular Corvette include a deluxe heater, windshield washers, two-tone paint and whitewall tires.
