1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sport Coupe
The Bel Air four-door hardtop Sport Coupe combined pillarless elegance with practical four-door accessibility.
01539S265448
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Model Code | 1539 | Bel-Air |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 265448 | Unit #265448 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1960
Body Style4-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeS
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.5 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8.25
Main Bearings4
Rated HP30.4
Horsepower135@400
Displacement235.5
Torque217@2200
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production169016
Length210.8
Wheelbase119
Width80
Height56
Rear Tread59.3
Front Tread60.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.55
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.94
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling17 Quarts, Centrifugal pump with thermostat
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Power seats, Power brakes, Power windows, Air conditioning, Powerglide automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsCascade Green Metallic, Crocus Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige, Horizon Blue Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Lacquer, Roman Red, Royal Blue Metallic, Sateen Silver Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Suntan Copper Metallic, Tasco Turquoise Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$2268.00
Other
B&s 3 9/16 & 3 15/16
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.