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1960 Chevrolet Corvair Standard Series 500
Club Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,810.00
No. Produced 14,628
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number 527
Weight 2,272lbs
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 180 inches
Width 66.9 inches
Height 51.3 inches
Front Tread 54 inches
Rear Tread 54 inches
Type Horizontally opposed Valve-in-head
Displacement 140.06 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 3/8 & 2 39/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 80@4400
Rated Horsepower 27.34
Torque 125@2400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On top of block, forward of generator-oil filter adapter.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Synchronous meshing
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.22 to 1
2nd 1.84
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.65
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.1 inches
Transaxle
Not applicable
Differential Ratio 3.55 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Air cooled
Radiator Not applicable
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 11 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 1.9 Pints
Cooling System Not Applicable
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 0527a100001 and up
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
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Additional Information

Chevrolet Corvair 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
1960 Chevrolet Corvair Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Roman Red
Sateen Silver Metallic
Ermine White
Tasco Turquoise Metallic
Crocus Cream
Cascade Green Metallic
Horizon Blue Metallic
Royal Blue Metallic
Jade Green Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Flightomatic automatic transmissionOpt
Heater and DefrosterOpt
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