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1960 Chevrolet Biscayne V8 Series 1200
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,206.00
No. Produced 497,048
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 1219
Weight 3,570lbs
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length 210.8 inches
Width 80 inches
Height 56 inches
Front Tread 60.3 inches
Rear Tread 59.3 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 283.04 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 9.5 to 1
Brake Horsepower 170@4200
Rated Horsepower 48.05
Torque 275@2200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On front right side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.47
2nd 1.53
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.80
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.36 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Semi-reversible recirculating ball
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 16.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 01219a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 12
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2-3: Series
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Assembly plant
Digits 7-12: Production number
VIN Location On left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes this body type for ALL full size Chevrolet series this year.

Chevrolet Engineering Features (1960)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1960Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1960Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Roman Red
Sateen Silver Metallic
Ermine White
Tasco Turquoise Metallic
Fawn Beige
Shadow Gray Metallic
Crocus Cream
Cascade Green Metallic
Horizon Blue Metallic
Suntan Copper Metallic
Royal Blue Metallic
Jade Green Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Turboglide automatic transmissionOpt
348 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
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