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1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Sedan Pickup

The V8 Biscayne Sedan Pickup offered small businesses a unique combination of car comfort and V8-powered utility.
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01280L179764
8 Cyl
Engine
Sedan Pickup
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Biscayne

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Model Code 1280 Biscayne
Plant Code L Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 179764 Unit #179764

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 & Stroke10 inches
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Horsepower170@4200
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement283.04
Torque275@2200

Dimensions

Rear Tread59.3
Length210.8
Width80
Wheelbase119
Front Tread60.3
Height56

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.53
Reverse Ratio2.80
1st Gear Ratio2.47
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 16.5 Quarts
Battery12
ExhaustSingle with crossover

Equipment

EquipmentTurboglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Power seats, 348 cu. in. V8 engine, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Power steering

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 7/8 & 3

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.