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1960 Corvette

This is the last year for heavy "teeth" in front grill

The 1960 Corvette was featured in the Route 66 TV show.

The 1960 Corvette saw an increased use of aluminum and a new rear anti-sway bar to improve handling.

Corvette production reached 10,000 units for the first time.

A single-seat, open-wheel, mid-engine prototype racing car (Chevrolet Experimental Research Vehicle) was first shown.

Engines:
283 (4 bbl) V8 230 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 300 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm.
283 (2x4 bbl) V8 245 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 300 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm.
283 (2x4 bbl) V8 270 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 285 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm.
283 ("Fuelie") V8 250 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 305 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm.
283 ("Fuelie") V8 290 bhp. @ 6200 rpm, 290 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm.