1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Sedan Pickup
The unique Biscayne Sedan Pickup combined car-like driving with light-duty truck versatility for small business owners.
Confidence
95%
01180L122038
6 Cyl
Engine
Sedan Pickup
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Biscayne
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Model Code | 1180 | Biscayne |
| Plant Code | L | Los Angeles, CA |
| Serial Number | 122038 | Unit #122038 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBiscayne
Year1960
Body StyleSedan Pickup
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 & Stroke9.5 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8.25
Main Bearings4
Rated HP30.4
Displacement235.5
Torque217@2200
Horsepower135@400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Length210.8
Width80
Wheelbase119
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3
Height56
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.55
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.94
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Cooling17 Quarts, Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
EquipmentPower brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Air conditioning, Powerglide automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsCascade Green Metallic, Crocus Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige, Horizon Blue Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Lacquer, Roman Red, Royal Blue Metallic, Sateen Silver Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Suntan Copper Metallic, Tasco Turquoise Metallic
Other
B&s 3 9/16 & 3 15/16
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.