1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
The V8 Bel Air wagon combined family hauling capacity with the power and torque of Chevrolet's small-block V8.
01635L132673
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
Body
Los Angeles, CA
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 | 1635 | Bel-Air |
| Plant Code | L | Los Angeles, CA |
| Serial Number | 132673 | Unit #132673 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1960
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA
Plant CodeL
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
Displacement283.04
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Horsepower170@4200
Main Bearings5
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque275@2200
Dimensions
Production14663
Weight3955
Width80
Wheelbase119
Length210.8
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3
Height56.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.47
2nd Gear Ratio1.53
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.80
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling16.5 Quarts, Centrifugal pump with thermostat
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle with crossover
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentTurboglide automatic transmission, Flightomatic automatic transmission, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, 348 cu. in. V8 engine
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$2607.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3
Body
Seating6
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.