1960 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1960 Corvette was unchanged in design and looked the same as the previous year ’59 Corvette. With a record setting sales year in 1960 with 10,261 Corvettes produced, GM was convinced to give the Corvette a permanent spot in the model line-up. Engine options remained the same with the exception of special aluminum heads that were available for the fuel-injected models. Also new was the addition of a rear anti-sway bar that improved handling.

 

 

   

 

1960 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Corvette
08	67	2 Dr Convertible	$3,872	3,872 lbs	10,261

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Lenght	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Corvette	102 in	177.2 in	72.8 in	57 in	59 in	6.70 x 15

1960 Chevrolet Corvette Options

Code	Description	Price
101	Heater	$102.25
102	Signal Seeking AM Radio	$137.75
107	Parking Brake Alarm	$5.40
108	Courtesy Light	$6.50
109	Windshield Washers	$16.15
121	Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan	$21.55
261	Sunshades	$10.80
276	15 x 5.5 Wheels	No Charge
290	6.70 x 15 White Sidewall Tires	$31.55
313	Powerglide Transmission	$199.10
419	Auxiliary Hardtop	$236.75
426	Power Windows	$59.20
440	Two-Tone Paint	$16.15
473	Power Operated Folding Top	$139.90
675	Positraction Rear Axle	$43.05
685	4-Speed Manual Transmission	$188.30
686	Metallic Brakes	$26.20
687	Heavy-Duty Brakes & Suspension	$333.60
1408	6.70 x 15 Black Sidewall Tires	$15.75
1625A	24-Gallon Fuel Tank	$161.40
469	283-cid/245-hp V-8	$150.65
469C	283-cid/270-hp V-8	$182.95
579	283-cid/275-hp V-8	$484.20
579D	283-cid/315-hp V-8	$484.20

1960 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
CQ	8-283	230	300	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
CR	8-283	275	305	3 & 4-Speed Manual	Fuel Injection
CS	8-283 +	315	295	3 & 4-Speed Manual	Fuel Injection
CT	8-283	245	300	3 & 4-Speed Manual	2 - 4 BC
CU	8-283 +	270	285	3 & 4-Speed Manual	2 - 4 BC
DG	8-283	230	300	Powerglide	4 BC
DJ	8-283	240	300	Powerglide	4 BC

+ High Lift Camshaft

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
3-Speed Manual	Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed Manual	Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover.
Powerglide	Stamped on the bottom of oil pan

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Plant	Transmission Type
W	Warner Gear	4-Speed
S	Saginaw	3-Speed, Overdrive*
C	Cleveland	Powerglide

*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions will carry a production code number such as: S304 (S = Saginaw 3-Speed, 3 = March, 04 = 4th.)

1960 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
506A - Roman Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H		517A - Cascade Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4029L Dulux® Code - 181-93587
509A - Sateen Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4023L Dulux® Code - 181-94009		502A - Horizon Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4030L Dulux® Code - 181-94010
510A - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774		523A - Honduras Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code - 4034LH Dulux® Code - 181-17182H
504A - Tasco Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4025L Dulux® Code - 181-93946
NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve).

1960 Chevrolet Corvette Cove Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
509A - Sateen Silver Metallic	See Code 509A	510A - Ermine White	See Code 510A

1960 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Red Duco® Code - 2967H	Not Available	Medium Turquoise Metallic Duco® Code - 93996	Not Available
Light Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 92808	Not Available

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio	Inspection Cover
AE		3.55 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
AH	AN	3.70 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
FJ	FK	3.70 (metallic lining)	12 Bolt
	AP	4.11 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
	FL	4.11 (metallic lining)	12 Bolt
	AQ	4.56 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
	FM	4.56 (metallic lining)	12 Bolt