Once again, not much changed in 1960 for the Corvette. Although, a 315 horsepower engine was added as an option. Changes to the body/engine included a new rear suspension sway bar which improved the handling. In addition aluminum cylinder heads and an aluminum radiator were added, but later withdrawn.

Just a little piece of history - approximately 50% of all 1960 Corvette owners bought the detachable hardtop. Also, about 50% of the owners opted for the four-speed manual transmission. A 1960 Corvette with the 283 engine reached 60 mph in 8.3 seconds and ran the quarter mile in 16.1 seconds at 89 mph. Overall, I wouldn't say this is impressive by today's standards at all. A four cylinder Toyota Corolla with 130 horsepower is equally as fast today.

Engine Facts:
Standard engine: V8, 283 cid, 230 horsepower @ 4800 rpm
Optional Engine #1: V8, 283 cid, 245 horsepower, two four-barrell carburetor
Optional Engine #2: V8, 283 cid, 270 horsepower, two four-barrell carburetors
Optional Engine #3: V8, 283 cid, 275 horsepower, rochester fuel injection
Optional Engine #4: V8, 283 cid, 315 horsepower @ 6200 rpm, rochester fuel injection

Chassis Facts:
The wheelbase was 102 inches, while the overall length was 177.2 inches

Options Available:

AM Radio - $137.75	Four-speed manual transmission - $188.30	Heater - $102.25
Windshield Washer - $16.15	Parking Brake Signal - $5.40	Powerglide Automatic Transmission - $199.10
Auxiliary Hardtop - $236.75	Electric Power Windows - $59.20	Metallic Brakes - $26.90
Positraction axle with optional ratio- $43.05	Hydraulic Folding Top Mechanism - $139.90	Courtesy Lights - $6.50
White sidewall tires - $31.55	Five 15 x 5.5 inch wheels - No charge	283, 315 Fuel-Injected engine - $484.20
Optional Cover Color - $16.15	283, 245 horsepower dual four carburetors - $150.65	283, 270 horsepower dual four carburetors and Duntov camshaft - $182.95
283, 275 horsepower with fuel injection - $484.20	Sun Shades - $10.80	Temperature control radiator fan - $21.55
Heavy duty brakes and suspension - $333.60	Five 6.70 x 15 Nylon Tires - $15.75	24 gallon gas tank - $161.40

Pricing in 1960:
$3,872.00

Total Production:
10,261

Below are some Corvette's viewers sent us.
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1960 Corvette in show condition, Frame off restored to factory specification with no modifications. Numbers all match, soft top (white) and hard topEngine is the 283ci/245hp (dual four barrel carbs).

From Bernie Gold in FL.

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