1960 Chevrolet Corvair Standard 4-Dr. Sedan
The Corvair Standard four-door sedan offered practical family transportation with unconventional engineering at an economy price point.
00569K122118
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Corvair Standard
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Model Code | 0569 | Corvair Standard |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, MO |
| Serial Number | 122118 | Unit #122118 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvair Standard
Year1960
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantKansas City, MO
Plant CodeK
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 & Stroke9.1 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8
Horsepower80@4400
Main Bearings4
Rated HP27.34
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement140.06
Torque125@2400
Dimensions
Production47683
Weight2335
Wheelbase108
Height51.3
Rear Tread54
Length180
Width66.9
Drivetrain
AxleTransaxle
Transmission1.9
Rear Axle Ratio3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.55
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio3.22
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.65
2nd Gear Ratio1.84
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size6.5 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity11
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle with crossover
Battery12
CoolingAir cooled
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Heater and Defroster, Powerglide automatic transmission, Flightomatic automatic transmission, Radio, Air conditioning
Colors
Exterior ColorsCascade Green Metallic, Crocus Cream, Ermine White, Horizon Blue Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Lacquer, Roman Red, Royal Blue Metallic, Sateen Silver Metallic, Tasco Turquoise Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$1860.00
Other
B&s 3 3/8 & 2 39/64
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.