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What kind of car was the corvette in 1960?

What kind of car was the corvette in 1960?

The 1959 Corvettes are very similar, with the familiar twin headlight look, but sans the hood louvers and trunk spears. By 1960, Corvette production reached 10,000 vehicles for the first time, and the option list continued to grow with six new colors available and an aluminum radiator option on the 270 and 290-hp models.

How many horses does a 1962 Corvette have?

Of course we tested the storming new injected Corvette, with 360 horses from 327 cubes, but this time we added the “smallest” engine with a smooth Powerglide for fun on the open road. From the December 1961 issue of Car and Driver.

What was the name of the second generation Corvette?

The 1960 “Stingray” Corvette. The ongoing debate about a second generation Corvette continued to be a topic of much discussion throughout 1960.

What was the first year of a Corvette engine?

Engine stampings evolved in the early years of the Chevrolet V8 engine. In 1955-56, it was simply a continuous serial number, but one that didn’t match the serial number of the Corvette. It was then followed with F for Flint, where the Corvette engine was manufactured and then the year (F55 or F56).

Engine stampings evolved in the early years of the Chevrolet V8 engine. In 1955-56, it was simply a continuous serial number, but one that didn’t match the serial number of the Corvette. It was then followed with F for Flint, where the Corvette engine was manufactured and then the year (F55 or F56).

What kind of engine does a 1962 Corvette have?

All engines have independent operating mechanism for each valve, precision-machined forged steel crankshaft, five premium aluminum main bearings, full pressure lubrication system, full-flow oil filter, automatic choke, 12-volt electrical system, 30-amp. generator (35-amp. optional*), full dual exhaust.

What was the length of a 1960 Corvette?

1960 Corvette Specs Wheelbase 102.00 inches Front Track 57.00 inches Rear Track 59.00 inches Length 177.2 inches

What are the engine numbers on a corvette?

The 327 engine in my Corvette contains the following number sequences: 6122891 F0518HE. Decoded, the first sequence is 6 for the year (66) and then the VIN sequence of 122891. The second stamp decodes F for the Flint Plant, May 18 is the engine assembly date and the HE suffix code stands for a 327 ci 300 hp with a manual transmission.

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Ruth Doyle