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https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-vehicle-collection/1960_Chevrolet_Corvette.html
By 1960, Chevrolet's Corvette had clearly established itself as America's sports car. Its racing successes continued to grow as did its popularity, with more cars being produced in 1960 than at any time in Corvette's 7-year history. Not coincidentally, Corvette's horsepower was continuing to grow as well. By 1960, the top power rating for the optional RamJet fuel-injected 283 cid small block V8 had risen to 315 hp, more than 1.1 hp per cubic inch--a feat unrivaled at the time. This particular Corvette represents a typically equipped car from the period, with the standard 230 hp small block V8 being mated to an optional 4-speed manual transmission, a $188.00 option found on over 50% of the Corvettes produced in 1960.
Wheelbase: 102.0 in
Weight: 2840.00 lbs
Engine: 283 cid, ohv V8, 230 hp
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http://www.rollingthunderz.com/corvette_rfcs_c1.shtml
^^ This site above states for both 1960 & 1961: "Corvettes produced in 1960 and 1961 maintained the base 283 cid engine with 230 hp @ 4800 rpm. The RPO 468 engine with dual 4 barrel carburetors produced 270 hp.
A new engine option with solid lifter camshaft and 11.0:1 compression ratio increases power to 315 hp at 6200 rpm with the Ramjet Fuel Injection."
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http://www.gearheadgeek.com/ghgj/in...l-chevy-data/chevy-small-block-data?showall=1
^^ This one say's:
"283
The 265 ci V-8 was bored out to 3.875 in (98 mm) in 1957, giving it a 283 cu in (4.6 L) displacement. Five different versions between 185 hp (138 kW) and 283 hp (211 kW) were available, depending on whether a single carb, twin carbs, or fuel injection was used. Power was up a bit each year for 1958, 1959, and 1960. The 1957 Ramjet mechanical fuel injection version produced an even 1 hp (0.746 kW) per cubic inch, an impressive feat at the time. Many tout this as the first US-built production V8 to produce one horsepower per cubic inch."
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http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/default.aspx?carID=212&showID=42
^^ This site has a bunch of articles posted on one page. The third paragraph of the first article is just copy/pasted the site in the OP.
However the ninth; and longest article -if I'm not mistaken- on that page, is written by someone called Jessica Donaldson. I Googled her, but nothing relative to an automotive writer/journalist came up, she states:
"The 1959 Corvette was a much cleaner version with a lot less chrome, and the removal of the fake hood louvers. A total of 9,670 units were produced for the 1959 model year.
A year later, the Corvette didn't look much different, but the rated outputs of the fuel-injected versions grew to 275 and a full 315 horsepower. To tame the solid rear axle, a rear anti-sway bar was added. For the first time, more than 10,000 Corvettes were built.
For the 1961 Corvette, a brand new toothless front grill was at front and center, along with a new ‘duck tail' rear end. Besides the two exterior updates not much was changed on the '61 Corvette. This was the final year for the 1950's favorite, wide whitewall tires on the options list. This was the first year for a rare new option, the 24-gallon oversized fuel tank."
So in other words according to her, in 1960 there was a Corvette with the 315hp RamJet fuel-injected 283 cid small block V8, agreeing with the GM heritage center website in OP. Of Course the center has to be right since its GM owned - gmhc@gm. com - << only thing I can tell by since there isn't any info on who owns it.
It's just weird there isn't much info on that car with the 315hp engine online -that I can find-.
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http://www.corvsport.com/Corvette/C1/1957-1961/C1_1960_Overview.html
Edit: Just found this ^^
"However - the engineers behind the power plant that gave the Corvette it’s heart and soul had something new in mind for the 1960 model year. The top two engines, both fuel injected or “fuelie” engines, received an increase in their overall horsepower. The addition of solid lifters and a higher, 11.0:1 compression ratio boosted the strongest of the fuelie engines to 315-bhp at 6,200 rpms. The second most powerful engine included hydraulic lifters (which made for easier maintenance) and pumped out an impressive 275-bhp at 5,200 rpms. Because of these performance increases, the Powerglide automatic transmission was no longer an option, as it simply could not handle the torque these new powerhouse engines generated."
So yeah PD can pick 215hp / 275hp / or 315hp.
By 1960, Chevrolet's Corvette had clearly established itself as America's sports car. Its racing successes continued to grow as did its popularity, with more cars being produced in 1960 than at any time in Corvette's 7-year history. Not coincidentally, Corvette's horsepower was continuing to grow as well. By 1960, the top power rating for the optional RamJet fuel-injected 283 cid small block V8 had risen to 315 hp, more than 1.1 hp per cubic inch--a feat unrivaled at the time. This particular Corvette represents a typically equipped car from the period, with the standard 230 hp small block V8 being mated to an optional 4-speed manual transmission, a $188.00 option found on over 50% of the Corvettes produced in 1960.
Wheelbase: 102.0 in
Weight: 2840.00 lbs
Engine: 283 cid, ohv V8, 230 hp
The problem is I can't find anywhere on the internet; except for the site in OP; that say's the 315 hp at 6200 rpm with the Ramjet Fuel Injection version was available in 1960. I can only find 1961.
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http://www.rollingthunderz.com/corvette_rfcs_c1.shtml
^^ This site above states for both 1960 & 1961: "Corvettes produced in 1960 and 1961 maintained the base 283 cid engine with 230 hp @ 4800 rpm. The RPO 468 engine with dual 4 barrel carburetors produced 270 hp.
A new engine option with solid lifter camshaft and 11.0:1 compression ratio increases power to 315 hp at 6200 rpm with the Ramjet Fuel Injection."
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http://www.gearheadgeek.com/ghgj/in...l-chevy-data/chevy-small-block-data?showall=1
^^ This one say's:
"283
The 265 ci V-8 was bored out to 3.875 in (98 mm) in 1957, giving it a 283 cu in (4.6 L) displacement. Five different versions between 185 hp (138 kW) and 283 hp (211 kW) were available, depending on whether a single carb, twin carbs, or fuel injection was used. Power was up a bit each year for 1958, 1959, and 1960. The 1957 Ramjet mechanical fuel injection version produced an even 1 hp (0.746 kW) per cubic inch, an impressive feat at the time. Many tout this as the first US-built production V8 to produce one horsepower per cubic inch."
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http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/default.aspx?carID=212&showID=42
^^ This site has a bunch of articles posted on one page. The third paragraph of the first article is just copy/pasted the site in the OP.
However the ninth; and longest article -if I'm not mistaken- on that page, is written by someone called Jessica Donaldson. I Googled her, but nothing relative to an automotive writer/journalist came up, she states:
"The 1959 Corvette was a much cleaner version with a lot less chrome, and the removal of the fake hood louvers. A total of 9,670 units were produced for the 1959 model year.
A year later, the Corvette didn't look much different, but the rated outputs of the fuel-injected versions grew to 275 and a full 315 horsepower. To tame the solid rear axle, a rear anti-sway bar was added. For the first time, more than 10,000 Corvettes were built.
For the 1961 Corvette, a brand new toothless front grill was at front and center, along with a new ‘duck tail' rear end. Besides the two exterior updates not much was changed on the '61 Corvette. This was the final year for the 1950's favorite, wide whitewall tires on the options list. This was the first year for a rare new option, the 24-gallon oversized fuel tank."
So in other words according to her, in 1960 there was a Corvette with the 315hp RamJet fuel-injected 283 cid small block V8, agreeing with the GM heritage center website in OP. Of Course the center has to be right since its GM owned - gmhc@gm. com - << only thing I can tell by since there isn't any info on who owns it.
It's just weird there isn't much info on that car with the 315hp engine online -that I can find-.
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http://www.corvsport.com/Corvette/C1/1957-1961/C1_1960_Overview.html
Edit: Just found this ^^
"However - the engineers behind the power plant that gave the Corvette it’s heart and soul had something new in mind for the 1960 model year. The top two engines, both fuel injected or “fuelie” engines, received an increase in their overall horsepower. The addition of solid lifters and a higher, 11.0:1 compression ratio boosted the strongest of the fuelie engines to 315-bhp at 6,200 rpms. The second most powerful engine included hydraulic lifters (which made for easier maintenance) and pumped out an impressive 275-bhp at 5,200 rpms. Because of these performance increases, the Powerglide automatic transmission was no longer an option, as it simply could not handle the torque these new powerhouse engines generated."
So yeah PD can pick 215hp / 275hp / or 315hp.
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