1960-1961
| Model years | 1960–1961 |
|---|---|
| Body style | 2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop 4-door station wagon |
| Engine | 230.2 cu in (3.8 L) I6 241 cu in (3.9 L) V8 260 cu in (4.3 L) V8 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 340 cu in (5.6 L) V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) "Golden Commando" twin 4-barrel V8 |
| Transmission | 2-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 118.0 in (2,997 mm) |
Starting in 1960, Belvederes got a brand-new standard inline six-cylinder engine. Colloquially known as the slant-6, it displaced 225 cu in (3.69 l), featured overhead valves, and a block that was inclined 30 degrees to the right to permit a lower hood line with maximum displacement. This engine used a single-barrel Holley carburetor, and became known for its extremely rugged construction, exceptional reliability and longevity. In 1961, "most beholders would agreee...it was hit with the ugly stick."
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