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1960 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Convertible

The V8 Impala convertible represented the pinnacle of 1960 Chevrolet luxury with open-air motoring and powerful V8 options.
01867J174655
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Janesville, WI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Impala

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Model Code 1867 Impala
Plant Code J Janesville, WI
Serial Number 174655 Unit #174655

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1960
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 235 cu.in. I6
Horsepower135 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
Displacement235 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.25:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower170 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 409 cu.in. V8
Horsepower340 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement409 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 409 cu.in. V8
Horsepower400 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement409 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2x4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

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
Cylinders8
Main Bearings5
Torque275@2200
Compression8.5
Rated HP48.05
Displacement283.04
Horsepower170@4200
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production79903
Weight3635
Height54
Wheelbase119
Length210.8
Width80
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3

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 Size8 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
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 16.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle with crossover

Equipment

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

Colors

Exterior ColorsCascade Green Metallic, Crocus Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige, Horizon Blue Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Roman Red, Royal Blue Metallic, Sateen Silver Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Suntan Copper Metallic, Tasco Turquoise Metallic

Pricing

MSRP$2700.00

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.