1960 Chevrolet Corvette

1960 Chevrolet Corvette

1960 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ON ‘ROUTE 66’
The biggest news on the Corvette front in 1960 was the hot new TV series that premiered that year called “Route 66”. It followed the adventures of 2 young men as they drove aimless around the US, mostly on or near “The Mother Road”, in their 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, seeking adventure. With all their luggage strapped to the rack on the truck lid, they set up, top down most of the time. That show probably did more to move the Corvette into the mainstream consciousness than any amount advertising that Chevy could have done.

1960 CHEVROLET CORVETTE MECHANICAL UPGRADES
Engine choices remained unchanged from 1959, with the exception of a new set of aluminum racing heads that could be ordered on the 290hp Fuelie engine only. On the handling front, an anti-sway bar was added to the rear suspension to improve handling and stability.

1960 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STYLING
Styling remained pretty much unchanged for the 1960 model year, carrying over from the 1959. This would be the last year of the rounded tail. Starting next year, it would receive a new rear end treatment, moving it ever closer to the Stingray look. This would also be the last year of the big “toothy” chrome front grille.


1960 Chevrolet Corvette INTERIOR


1960 Chevrolet Corvette SPECIFICATIONS

Production

Black

Blue

Red

Turquoise

Serial Numbers

Base Price

Wheelbase

Overall Length

Overall Height

Overall Width

Track, Front

Track, Rear

Weight Dist, F/R

Curb Weight

Fuel Capacity

ENGINE SPECS:

Engine Type

Engine Family

Block Material

Bore & Stroke

Displacement

ENGINE OPTIONS:

10,261 Convertibles

3,231

1,032

4,920

1,078

00867S100001 to 00867S110261

$3,872.00

102.0 inches

177.2 inches

51.6 inches

72.8 inches

57.0 inches

59.0 inches

53% / 47%

2,985 lbs

16.4 US gallons

OHV 90-degree V8

Chevrolet Small Block V8

Cast Iron

3.875″ X 3.00″

283 cubic inches

RPO

Horsepower

Torque

Fuel System

Base

230 @ 5,000

NA

1X4bbl

469

245 @ 5,000

NA

2X4bbl

469C

270 @ 5,000

NA

2X4bbl

579

275 @ 5,000

NA

Fuel Inj

579D

315 @ 5,000

NA

Fuel Inj