1960 Corvette Specifications

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
Roman Red/White - 779	Ermine White/Silver - 488	Tuxedo Black/Silver - 368	Cascade Green/White - 65
Honduras Maroon/White - 572	Tasco Turquoise/White - 383	Horizon Blue/White - 359