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1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sedan

The V8 Bel Air four-door sedan delivered the classic American family car formula with reliable small-block power.
01619B135652
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Model Code 1619 Bel-Air
Plant Code B Baltimore, MD
Serial Number 135652 Unit #135652

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1960
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantBaltimore, MD
Plant CodeB
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 & Stroke10 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Horsepower170@4200
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Displacement283.04
Torque275@2200
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production497048
Weight3575
Wheelbase119
Front Tread60.3
Width80
Rear Tread59.3
Length210.8
Height56

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.53
Reverse Ratio2.80
1st Gear Ratio2.47

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14

Brakes

Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle with crossover
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 16.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Turboglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, 348 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Flightomatic automatic transmission, Power seats

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Cascade Green Metallic, Crocus Cream, Fawn Beige, Horizon Blue Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Lacquer, Roman Red, Royal Blue Metallic, Sateen Silver Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Suntan Copper Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2320.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Doors4

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.