- Years of Manufacture: 1962
- Number Built: 14,531
- Price at Introduction: US$4220
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Left front body hinge pillar
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
176.7 in.
- Total width: 70.4 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 52.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 102.0 in.
- Front Track: 57 in.
- Rear Track: 59 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission:
- 2 Speed Automatic:
- 1st: 1.82:1
- 2nd: 1.1:1
- Reverse: 1.82:1
- 3 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.21:1
- 2nd: 1.32:1
- 3rd: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.21:1
- 4 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.20:1
- 2nd: 1.66:1
- 3rd: 1.31:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.26:1
- 4 Speed Manual Wide Ratio:
- 1st: 2.56:1
- 2nd: 1.91:1
- 3rd: 1.48:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.64:1
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- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 3.70:1
- Optional 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1
- RPO 582 327ci 360 bhp V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 327 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Fuel injection
- Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.25 in.
- Power: 360 bhp @ 6000rpm
- Torque: 352 lb-ft @ 4000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 11.25:1
- Other engines available 250 bhp, RPO 583 300 bhp, RPO 396 340 bhp
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 21:1 standard, 16.3:1 optional
- Turning circle: 39 feet
- Brakes:
- Front: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Rear: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Wheels:
- Steel disc wheels with safety rims 15
x 5K
- 15 x 5.5K optional
- Tyres:
- 6.70 x 15 in.
- Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
- Performance (RPO 582 360 bhp V8):
- Standing Quarter Mile: 14.9 secs.
- Speed at end: 102.5 mph
- Top Speed: 132 mph
1962 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd/RPO 582 360 bhp) |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
2.4 secs. |
0-40 mph |
3.8 secs. |
0-50 mph |
4.9 secs. |
0-60 mph |
5.9 secs. |
0-70 mph |
7.3 secs. |
0-80 mph |
9.2 secs. |
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11.6 secs. |
0-100 mph |
14.6 secs. |
Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges) |
|
Model
Year |
Series
Prefix |
Assembly
Plant |
Serial
Range |
1962 |
2 |
0867 |
St. Louis |
100001 - 114531 |
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