C1 - 1953-1962
C2 - 1963-1967
C3 - 1968-19821960 Corvette
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Bill Mitchell with the 1960 Stingray and 1961 Mako Shark concept.
Why mess with a good thing? Apparently GM's engineers and marketing staff were thinking that with the 1960 Corvette model year as very few changes were made. Aluminum cylinder heads were proposed for the 275-hp (CY) and 325-hp (CZ) fuel injection engines but were relegated to the back burner as production quality was not up to standards. It is purported that at least one 1960 Corvette was factory delivered with aluminum cylinder heads but has not been confirmed. The 1960 Corvette would be the last year for the grille teeth.
The 1960 Corvette saw the beginning of a partial VIN stamp on the engine
pad.
When no radio was ordered, the hole was covered with a radio hole cover.
Aluminum radiators were introduced for the 270-hp and 290-hp engines. The fuel injected engines now required a manual transmission.
1960 total Corvettes built - 10,261
A 283-cid, 230-hp engine, manual 3-speed transmission, vinyl interior trim, and a soft top were included in the base price of $3,872.00.
| Corvettes Engines | 10,361 | Percentage |
| RPO 469 - 245-hp engine | 1,211 | 11.69 |
| RPO 469C - 270-hp engine | 2,364 | 22.82 |
| RPO 579 - 275-hp engine | 100 | 00.97 |
| RPO 579D - 315-hp engine | 759 | 07.33 |
| base 230-hp engine | 5,487 | 57.20 |
| Serial Numbers | |
| 00867S100001 - 00867S110261 |
Engine Identification
| Position | Character(s) | Description |
| 1 | V or T | Flint, MI. or Tonawanda, N.Y. engine assembly plant |
| 2 to 5 | 1025 | Engine assembly date (month/day) |
| 6 and 7 | Size/HP/Fuel Delivery System/Transmission | CT - 283-cid 245-hp, manual transmission, 2 x 4-bbl carburetor DJ - 283-cid 245-hp, automatic transmission, 2 x 4-bbl carburetor CU - 283-cid 270-hp, manual transmission, 2 x 4-bbl carburetor, high lift camshaft (1) CS - 283-cid 315-hp, manual transmission, F.I., special high lift camshaft (1) |
| F.I. | Fuel Injection |
Engine Specifications - 283 engines
| Base 283 | RPO 469 245hp | RPO 469C 270hp | RPO 579 275hp | RPO 579D 315hp | |
| Bore (in inches) | 3.875 | 3.875 | 3.875 | 3.875 | 3.875 |
| Stroke (in inches) | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| Cubic Inches | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 230 @ 4800 | 245 @ 5000 | 270 @ 6000 | 275 @ 5200 (1) | 315 @ 6200 (1) |
| Torque lb-ft @ RPM | 300 @ 3000 | 300 @ 3800 | 285 @ 4500 | 305 @ 4400 | 295 @ 47-5100 |
| Fuel | 4-bbl 2613S #3741089 |
2 x 4-bbl 2626S #3744002 front 2627S #3744004 rear |
2 x 4-bbl 2613S #3741089 front 2614S #3741090 rear |
F.I 7017200 7017310 |
F.I. 7017250 7017300 7017320 |
(1) These two engines are listed in the Corvette Information Kit (AMA specs revised October of 1959) as 275HP and 315HP while some documentation have them listed as 250HP and 290HP.
Like the 1959 model year, the Flint engine plant stamped the assembly date of the engine as month/day instead of the model year. Engines built September through December of 1959 have a 4-digit date while those built January through June/July have a 3-digit date.
Regular Production Options
| RPO | Description | Cost | Qty | Percentage |
| 867 | Base Corvette Convertible | $3,872.00 | 10,261 | 100.0 |
| 101 | Heater | $102.25 | 9,808 | 95.6 |
| 102 | AM Radio, Signal Seeking | $137.75 | 8,166 | 79.6 |
| 107 | Parking Brake Alarm | $5.40 | 4,051 | 39.5 |
| 108 | Courtesy Lights | $6.50 | 6,774 | 66.0 |
| 109 | Windshield Washers | $16.15 | 7,205 | 70.2 |
| 121 | Radiator Fan Clutch | $21.55 | 2,711 | 26.4 |
| 261 | Sunshades | $10.80 | 5,276 | 51.4 |
| 276 | 15 x 5.5 Wheels | $0.00 | 246 | 2.4 |
| 290 | 6.70 x 15 Whitewall Tires * | $31.55 | 9,104 | 88.7 |
| 303 | 3-speed Manual Transmission | $000.00 | 3,167 | 30.9 |
| 313 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | $199.10 | 1,766 | 17.2 |
| 419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | $236.75 | 5,147 | 50.2 |
| 426 | Power Windows | $59.20 | 544 | 5.3 |
| 440 | Two-Tone Paint | $16.15 | 3,309 | 32.2 |
| 469 | 245-hp, 2 x 4-bbl | $150.65 | 1,211 | 11.8 |
| 469C | 270-hp, 2 x 4-bbl | $182.95 | 2,364 | 23.0 |
| 473 | Power Operated Folding Top | $139.90 | 512 | 5.0 |
| 579 | 275-hp, F.I. | $484.20 | 100 | 1.0 |
| 579D | 315-hp, F.I., special camshaft | $484.20 | 759 | 7.4 |
| 675 | Positraction Rear Axle | $43.05 | 5,231 | 51.0 |
| 685 ** | 4-speed Manual Transmission | $188.30 | 5,328 | 51.9 |
| 686 | Metallic Brakes | $26.90 | 920 | 9.0 |
| 687 ** | Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering | $333.60 | 119 | 1.2 |
| 1408 | 670 x 15 Nylon Blackwall Tires | $15.75 | *** | *** |
| 1625A | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | $161.40 | *** | *** |
* Images may be representation of the option
> RPO 687 included special front/rear shocks, air scoops/deflectors for front
brakes and air scoops for rear brakes.
> RPO 469C or 579D, RPO 675 and manual transmission required.
> RPO 276 included hubcaps in lieu of standard wheel covers.
> LPO 1625A required hardtop without soft top because the tank occupied part
of the folding top storage area.
> The 5,147 RPO 419 auxiliary hardtop included 1,641 in lieu of soft tops at
no charge.
> RPO 675 required manual transmission.
> Tachometer redline→
** A sales invoice dated April 27, 1969 shows RPO 685 as Heavy duty brakes and suspension & 687 as White cove color ($17.50).
1960 Exterior/Interior Colors
| RPO | Color | Soft Top Color | Wheel Color | Interior Color | Total | |
| Production | Percentage | |||||
| 503 | Tuxedo Black | Black - Blue - White | Black | Black - Red - Blue - Turquoise | 1,268 | 12.4 |
| 502 | Horizon Blue | Black - Blue - White | Blue | Black - Blue - Red | 766 | 7.5 |
| 504 | Tasco Turquoise | Black - Blue - White | Turquoise | Black - Turquoise | 635 | 6.2 |
| 506 | Roman Red | Black - White | Red | Black - Red | 1,529 | 15.0 |
| 509 | Sateen Silver | Black - Blue - White | Silver | Black - Blue - Red - Turquoise | 989 | 9.6 |
| 510 | Ermine White | Black - Blue - White | White | Black - Blue - Red - Turquoise | 3,717 | 36.2 |
| 517 | Cascade Green | Black - Blue - White | Green | Black | 140 | 1.4 |
| 523 | Honduras Maroon | Black - White | Maroon | Black | 1,202 | 11.8 |
> Suggested interiors shown. Other combinations were possible.
> Interiors and exteriors were not coded to individual cars.
> Number of interior colors sold in 1960 are: 3,231 black, 4,920 red, 1,078 turquoise,
1,032 blue.
> The 3,309 quantity for code 440 two-tone was split;
779 Roman Red/white
572 Honduras Maroon/white
488 Ermine White/silver
383 Tasco Turquoise/white
368 Tuxedo Black/silver
359 Horizon Blue/white
280 Sateen Silver/white
65 Cascade Green/white
15 were a non-standard color, combination, or primer
1960 OEM Supplier Paint Colors
| Color | Valspar Code | PPG Code | DuPont Code | RM Code | SW Code | WA Code |
| xxx - Tuxedo Black | K090 | 9300 | 99 | 946 | n/a | n/a |
| 502 - Horizon Blue | MW6003 | 12234 | 4030 | 1210 | 1914 | n/a |
| 504 - Tasco Turquoise | G3431 | 12228 | 4025 | 1211 | 1912 | n/a |
| 506 - Roman Red | R492 | 70961 | 2931 | 1138 | 1183 | 2622 |
| 509 - Sateen Silver | MW6001 | 31928 | 4023 | 1203 | 1912 | 2659 |
| 510 - Ermine White | W612 | 8259 | 4024 | 1199 | 1911 | 2661 |
| 517 - Cascade Green | MW6002 | 42693 | 4029 | 1214 | 1913 | n/a |
| 523 - Honduras Maroon | R2252 | 50538 | 4034 | 1221 | 1917 | 2670 |
Mechanical Specifications
| Wheelbase | 102.0 inches |
| Track Front/Rear (inches) | 57.0 / 59.0 |
| Overall Length | 177.2 |
| Width | 72.8 inches |
| Height | 52.4 inches (folding top) 52.3 inches (hard top) |
| Curb Weight | 2,985 pounds - 3-speed manual transmission 2,997 pounds - 4-speed manual transmission 3,082 pounds - Powerglide transmission |
| Coolant Capacity | 16.5 quarts with heater/15.5 quarts without |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gallons |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 quarts |
GM Heritage PDF file of specifications/options/etc.
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