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Chevy Corvette 1963 Technical Specifications

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1963 Chevy Corvette
1963 Chevy Corvette
  • Years of Manufacture: 1963
  • Number Built:
    • Convertible: 10,919
    • Coupe: 10,594
  • Price at Introduction: US$4394 base car
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Models:
    • Convertible
    • Coupe
  • ID Location:
    • Left front body hinge pillar cross brace under glove box
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 175.3 in.
    • Total width: 69.6 in.
    • Height at kerb weight: 49.8 in.
    • Wheelbase: 98.0 in.
    • Front Track: 56.3 in.
    • Rear Track: 57 in.
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 3150 lb
  • 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 Close Ratio:
      • 1st: 2.20:1
      • 2nd: 1.64:1
      • 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
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 3.70:1
    • Optional 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1
  • 360 bhp 327ci V8 Engine:
    • Capacity: 327 cubic inches
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in Vee configuration, closed crankcase to meet emission control
    • 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, 300 bhp, 340 bhp
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • Coil and distributor
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
    • Rear: Independent, lateral struts, transverse leaf spring
  • Steering:
    • Rack and pinion, ratio 20.2:1 standard, 17.6:1 optional and with power steering option
    • Turning circle: 41.9 feet
  • Brakes:
    • Power assisted, front and rear
    • Front: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
    • Rear: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
  • Wheels:
    • 15 x 5.5K
    • 15 x 6L optional
  • Tyres:
    • 6.70 x 15 in.
    • Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
  • Performance (360 bhp V8):
    • Standing Quarter Mile: 14.5 secs.
    • Speed at end: 102.0 mph
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
1963 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd/360 bhp 327ci)
Speed
Time
0-30 mph
2.9 secs.
0-40 mph
4.0 secs.
0-50 mph
4.9 secs.
0-60 mph
5.8 secs.
0-70 mph
7.2 secs.
0-80 mph
9.0 secs.
0-90 mph
11.4 secs.
0-100 mph
14.3 secs.
Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges)
Year
Model
Year
Coupe
Model No#
Convertible
Model No#
Assembly
Plant
Serial
Range
1963
3
0867
0867
St. Louis
100001 - 121513
Corvette Engine Types and Designations: 1963
Displacement
Engine Code
Engine Type
BHP
327
RC
Manual transmission
250
327
RD
Manual transmission and High Performance
300
327
RE
Manual transmission and Special High Performance
340
327
RF
Manual transmission and Fuel Injection
360
327
SC
Powerglide
250
327
SD
Powerglide and High Performance
300
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