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1960 Corvette Production and Performance
| Model Year Highlights |
- Aluminum radiators were limited to the 270 and 290 hp Corvettes.
- All optional engines had cast alloy valve covers featuring seven fins, while the base engine came equipped with painted steel valve covers.
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| 1960 Corvette Options and Production |
| RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
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RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
| 867 |
Base Convertible |
$3,872.00 |
10,261 |
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469 |
283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carbs.) |
$150.65 |
1,211 |
| 101 |
Heater |
$102.25 |
9,809 |
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469C |
283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carbs.) |
$182.95 |
2,364 |
| 102 |
AM Radio, Signal Seeking |
$137.75 |
8,166 |
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473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
$139.90 |
512 |
| 107 |
Parking Brake Alarm |
$5.40 |
4,051 |
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579 |
283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel inj.) |
$484.20 |
100 |
| 108 |
Courtesy Lights |
$6.50 |
6,774 |
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579D |
283ci, 290hp Engine (fuel inj.) |
$484.20 |
759 |
| 109 |
Windshield Washers |
$16.15 |
7,205 |
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675 |
Positraction Rear Axle (3.70:1) |
$48.45 |
1,548 |
| 121 |
Temp. Controlled Radiator Fan |
$21.55 |
2,711 |
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675 |
Positraction Rear Axle 4.11:1 |
$48.45 |
3,226 |
| 261 |
Sunshades |
$10.80 |
5,276 |
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675 |
Positraction Rear Axle 4.56:1 |
$48.45 |
457 |
| 276 |
Wheels, 15x5.5 |
$0.00 |
246 |
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685 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission. |
$188.30 |
5,328 |
| 290 |
Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 |
$31.55 |
9,104 |
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686 |
Metallic Brakes |
$26.90 |
920 |
| 313 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission |
$199.10 |
1,766 |
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687 |
Heavy Duty Brakes and Susp. |
$333.60 |
119 |
| 419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
$236.75 |
5,147 |
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1408 |
Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 |
$15.75 |
NA |
| 426 |
Power Windows |
$59.20 |
544 |
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1625A |
24 Gallon Fuel Tank |
$161.40 |
NA |
| 440 |
Two-Tone Paint Combination |
$16.15 |
3,309 |
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| Total Production (all convertibles): 10,261 |
| Color Options |
| RPO |
Exterior |
Ditzler # |
Dupont # |
RM # |
Interior |
Soft Top |
Production |
| 517A |
Cascade Green |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Black |
White/Blue/Black |
140 |
| 510A |
Ermine White |
825 |
4024 |
1199 |
Blue/Black/Red/Turq. |
Blue/Black/White |
3,717 |
| 502A |
Horizon Blue |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Blue/Black/Red |
White/Blue/Black |
766 |
| 506A |
Roman Red |
70961 |
2931 |
1138 |
Black/Red |
White/Black |
1,529 |
| 509A |
Sateen Silver |
DDL-31905 |
Lucite Acrylic Lacquer #4023-L
Duco Nitrocellulose Lacquer #93988 |
Acrylic Lacquer #A-1203
Nitrocellulose Lacquer #1203 |
Blue/Black/Red/Turq. |
White/Black/Blue |
989 |
| 504A |
Tasco Turquoise |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Black/Turquoise |
White/Black/Blue |
635 |
| NA |
Tuxedo Black |
DDL-9300 |
Lucite Acrylic Lacquer #88-L
Duco Nitrocellulose Lacquer #44 |
Acrylic Lacquer #A-496
Nitrocellulose Lacquer #400 |
Red/Black/Blue |
White/Black |
1,268 |
| Two-Tone Paint (RPO 440) |
| Color |
Production |
| Roman Red / White |
779 |
| Honduras Maroon / White |
572 |
| Ermine White / Silver |
488 |
| Tasco Turquoise / White |
383 |
| Tuxedo Black / Silver |
368 |
| Horizon Blue / White |
359 |
| Cascade Green / White |
65 |
| Interior Color Codes |
| RPO
| Color
| Production
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| NA |
Black |
3,231 |
| NA |
Blue |
1,032 |
| NA |
Red |
4,920 |
| NA |
Turquoise |
1,078 |
| Performance Review |
| Magazine |
GM Spec. |
Motor Trend |
| Pub. Date |
NA |
July, 1960 |
| Engine |
NA |
469C |
| Axle |
NA |
NA |
| Transmission |
NA |
NA |
| 0-30 mph |
NA |
NA |
| 0-40 mph |
NA |
NA |
| 0-50 mph |
NA |
NA |
| 0-60 mph |
NA |
8.4 sec |
| 0-70 mph |
NA |
NA |
| 0-80 mph |
NA |
NA |
| 0-90 mph |
NA |
NA |
| 0-100 mph |
NA |
NA |
| 1/4 Mile (sec/mph) |
NA |
16.1/89.0 |
| Top Speed |
NA |
NA |
| Braking |
NA |
NA |
| Handling |
NA |
NA |
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