1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sport Coupe
The V8 Bel Air four-door hardtop offered pillarless elegance with available performance from various V8 options.
01639J110656
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Janesville, WI
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 | 1639 | Bel-Air |
| Plant Code | J | Janesville, WI |
| Serial Number | 110656 | Unit #110656 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1960
Body Style4-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantJanesville, WI
Plant CodeJ
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
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Displacement283.04
Torque275@2200
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower170@4200
Dimensions
Production169016
Weight3620
Wheelbase119
Length210.8
Width80
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3
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
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$2428.00
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.