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1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The V8 Bel Air Sport Coupe combined hardtop styling with performance potential from Chevy's small-block V8.
01637A126200
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Model Code 1637 Bel-Air
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Serial Number 126200 Unit #126200

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1960
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
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
Horsepower170@4200
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Displacement283.04
Torque275@2200
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production204467
Weight3530
Length210.8
Width80
Wheelbase119
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3
Height56

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
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
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
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$2368.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Doors2

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.