1962 Chevrolet Corvette Specs and Options (2024)

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Body Specs

Wheelbase102.00 inches
Front Track57.00 inches
Rear Track59.00 inches
Length176.7 inches
Width
Not Including Bumpers / Moldings		70.4 inches
Height52.2 inches
Height (Hard Top)52.1 inches
Hood OpeningFront (reverse alligator)
Finish (paint type)Lacquer
Turning Diameter38.5 feet (right); 39.0 feet (left) wall - wall
36.5 feet (right); 37.0 feet (left) curb - curb
Steering gear ratio16:1
Steering Wheel Turns3.25
Tire Size6.70-15 4 Ply Rating
Tire TypeRayon
Three Speed Transmission1st Gear2.47:1
2nd Gear1.53:1
3rd Gear1.00:1
Reverse Gear2.80:1
Four Speed Transmission
(250 hp, 300 hp engines)		1st Gear2.54:1
2nd Gear1.89:1
3rd Gear1.51:1
4th Gear1.00:1
Reverse Gear2.61:1
Four Speed Transmission
(340 hp, 360 hp engines)		1st Gear2.20:1
2nd Gear1.64:1
3rd Gear1.31:1
4th Gear1.00:1
Reverse Gear2.26:1
Axle Ratio3.36:1 (Three Speed Manual)
3.70:1 (Four Speed Manual)
Optional: 4.11:1, 4.56:1
Automatic: 3.55:1
Transmission SynchromeshThree Speed: 2nd and 3rd Gears
Four Speed: All Four Gears

Weight

Shipping - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission2,940 lb.
Curb - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission
Shipping + fuel (107 lb.),
water (38 lb.)		3,075 lb.
Loaded - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission
(Two Passengers @ 150 lb. each)		3,375 lb.
Shipping - Four Speed Transmission2,940 lb.
Curb - Four Speed Transmission
Shipping + fuel (100 lb.),
water (32 lb.)		3,075 lb.
Loaded - Four Speed Transmission
(Two Passengers @ 150 lb. each)		3,375 lb.
Shipping - Three Speed (standard) Transmission2,925 lb.
Curb - Three Speed (standard) Transmission
Shipping + fuel (100 lb.),
water (32 lb.)		3,060 lb.
Loaded - Three Speed (standard) Transmission
(Two Passengers @ 150 lb. each)		3,360 lb.
Optional Hard Top55 lb.
Weight Differentials
Hardtop-12 pounds (Without Folding Top)
Hardtop+55 pounds (With Folding Top)
Radio+16 pounds
Power Top+36 pounds
Four Speed Transmission+10 pounds
Automatic (Powerglide) Transmission+12 pounds
Heavy Duty Brakes and Special Steering (Code 687)+40 pounds

Engine Specs

Type:V8
Valve Location:In Head
Bore / Stroke:4.00" / 3.25"
Displacement:327 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio:10.5 : 1 (Standard, 300 hp engines)
11.25:1 (340 and 360 hp engines)
Crankshaft Material:Forged Steel
Camshaft Material:Cast Alloy Iron
Oil Pump Type:Gear
Normal Oil Pressure35 psi @ 2,000 RPM
Oil Pressure GaugeElectric
Crankcase Oil Capacity (less filter)5 Quarts
Recommended Oil GradeAbove 32°: SAE 20W, SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30
To 0°: SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30
Below 0°: SAE 5W or SAE 5W-20
Sustained high speed over 90°F - SAE 30 may be used
Fuel Tank16.4 Gallons
Fuel Tank Code 1625A
(Hardtop Only)		24.0 Gallons
(Fiberglass)
CarburetorCarter 3756676 Single 4 barrel
Carburetor. Optional dual four barrel carburetors Code 469Carter 3744002 (front) / 3744004 (rear)
Carburetor, Optional dual four barrel carburetors Code 469
Special Camshaft		Carter 3741089 (front) / 3741090 (rear)
Fuel FilterStrainer
Fuel PumpMechanical
Fuel Pressure5¼ - 6½ PSI
Cooling System Capacity16.5 Quarts (with heater)
15.5 Quarts (without heater)
Thermostat TypeChoke
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure6 ¼ - 7 ¾ PSI
BatteryDelco 1980458 (12 volt)
53 Amp hr. @ 120 hr.
Thermostat Opening167° - 172° F
Compression Pressure160 PSI (Engine Hot)
Horsepower
Standard Engine250 hp @ 4,400 RPM;
Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM
Code 583300 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
Torque: 360 ft-lb. @ 3,200 RPM
Code 396340 hp @ 6,000 RPM;
Torque: 344 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Code 582
Fuel Injection		360 hp @ 6,000 RPM;
Torque: 352 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Fuel Injection
ManufacturerRochester Products
Model7017360
Recommended FuelPremium
Fuel PumpMechanical
Fuel Pressure5 ¼ - 6 ½ PSI
Inlet ManifoldCast Aluminum
Air Cleaner TypeDry
Air Meter LocationEngine Left Side
Plenum ChamberIntegral With Inlet Manifold
Ram Pipe Length12 Inches
Fuel InductionMetered as Function of Air Flow
Air / Fuel Ratio ControlVacuum Sensitive Diaphragm Located on Air Flow Meter
Fuel Meter Pump TypeGear
Fuel Meter Pump LocationIn Fuel Meter Assembly
Fuel Meter Pump DriveGear Driven by Flexible Shaft From Distributor
Fuel Meter Pump Pressure300 PSI
Injection Nozzles Quantity8
Injection Nozzles MaterialBrass
Injection Nozzles LocationMounted on Inlet Manifold Above Intake Ports
Injection Nozzles Orifice Size - Fuel.0118 inch
Injection Nozzles InsulationBakelite
Automatic Choke TypeElectric, Time Temperature Type
Automatic Choke LocationOn Air Meter Assembly
Automatic Choke Current Draw1 amp @ 70°
Automatic Choke Fast Idle CamYes
Ignition System
CoilDelco-Remy 1115091 (FI Engines: 1115107)
Coil current rating4 amps (engine stopped)
1.8 amps (engine running)
Breaker Gap.019"
Ignition Timing4° BTDC @ 600 RPM idle (Standard Engine)
12° BTC (Dual Four Barrel Carburetor)
8° BTC (Fuel Injection)
18° BTC (Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)
Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance0 ° @ 600 RPM
5 ° @ 1,000 RPM (Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)
14 ° @ 1,500 RPM
5 ° @ 1,500 RPM (Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)
28 ° @ 3,700 RPM (Maximum)
22 ° @ 6,000 RPM (Maximum, Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)
Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance15° @ 15.5 inches Hg (Standard Engine)
24° @ 13.5 inches Hg (Fuel Injection)
Spark PlugAC 44
AC 44 FF (Fuel Injection)
Spark Plug Thread14 mm.
Spark Plug Torque25 lb.-ft.
Spark Plug Gap.033 - .038 inch
Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

1962 Corvette Options

RPODescriptionProductionPrice
102AM Radio, signal seeking13,076 (inf%)$137.75
1832Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15n/a$31.55
1833Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylonn/a$15.70
203Rear Axle, 3.08:1 ration/an/a
242Positive Crankcase Ventilationn/a$5.40
276Wheels, 15x5.5 (5)561 (inf%)n/a
313Powerglide Automatic Transmission1,532 (inf%)$199.10
396327ci, 340hp Engine4,412 (inf%)$107.60
419Auxiliary Hardtop8,074 (inf%)$236.75
426Power Windows995 (inf%)$59.20
441Direct Flow Exhaust System2,934 (inf%)n/a
473Power Operated Folding Top350 (inf%)$139.90
48824 Gallon Fuel Tank65 (inf%)$118.40
582327 cu. in. 360 hp fuel injected Engine1,918 (inf%)$484.20
583327ci, 300hp Engine3,294 (inf%)$53.80
675Positraction Rear Axle14,232 (inf%)$43.05
6854-Speed Manual Transmission11,318 (inf%)$188.30
686Metallic Brakes2,799 (inf%)$37.70
687Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering246 (inf%)$333.60
Convertible: 0 (nan%)

Notes:

Colors

CodeExteriorQuantityInterior Wheels
Tuxedo Blackn/aBlack / Fawn / RedBlack
Fawn Beige1,851 (inf%)Fawn / RedBlack / Fawn Beige
Roman Redn/aBlack / Fawn / RedBlack / Red
Ermine Whiten/aBlack / Fawn / RedBlack / White
Almond Beige820 (inf%)Fawn / RedBlack / Almond Beige
Sateen Silvern/aBlack / RedBlack / Silver
Honduras Maroonn/aBlack / FawnBlack / Maroon

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