These are standard specifications for the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Floor Shift , 2 Automatic PowerGlide , 4 Manual
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unit Steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1963 - 1967 |
| Price : | $4,035-$4,250 |
| Weight : | 2943 lbs | 1334.922 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 6.2 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 14.6 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 130 mph | 209.17 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Type WCFB 4-Barrel Model 3501S | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.51:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5354 cc | 326.7 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 304 HP (223.744 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 352 Ft-Lbs (477 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester Fuel Injection | |
3 Manual Floor Shift , 2 Automatic PowerGlide , 4 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.11:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 4.56:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 3.08:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 3.36:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 3.55:1 |
| 6th Gear : | 3.70:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1963 : | 2,237,201 |
| Total 1963 Corvette production : | 21,513 |
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : | 10,919 |
| Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 10,594 |
Dimension(s)
Fastback Coupe
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| Fuel Capacity : | 36.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.2 in | 4450 mm. |
| Width : | 69.6 in | 1768 mm. |
| Height : | 49.8 in | 1265 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1443 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.6 in | 1463 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 5.0 in | 127 mm. |
Convertible
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| Price : | $4,035 |
| Weight : | 2880 lbs | 1306.346 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.2 in | 4450 mm. |
| Width : | 69.6 in | 1768 mm. |
| Height : | 49.8 in | 1265 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1443 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.6 in | 1463 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 5.0 in | 127 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent; upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar;tubular shocks Rear : Independent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs; lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts; radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbers | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball | |
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 17:1 |
| Turns lock to lock : | 3.40 |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 11.0 in | 279 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.0 in | 279 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.7 x 15 |
| Wheels : | 15-inch 5-lug steel disc |
1963 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,233 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,807 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,650 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.29 |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette?
Q: How fast is the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has a top speed of 130 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has a length of 175.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has a width of 69.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette cost when new?A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette cost approximately $4,035 to $4,250 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was offered as a Convertible, Fastback Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette had 6.7 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette had 15-inch 5-lug steel disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1963? A: Chevrolet produced 2,237,201 automobiles in 1963.Q: How many 1963 Corvettes were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 21,513 examples of the Corvette in 1963.Q: What engines did the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette had the following engine options: V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (5354 cc | 326.7 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 304 HP (223.744 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 6000 RPM V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 352 Ft-Lbs (477 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Floor Shift, 2 speed Automatic PowerGlide, 4 speed Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette?
How many 1963 Chevrolet Corvette were produced?
How powerful was the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette? Was the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette popular? Was the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette?
Q: How fast is the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has a top speed of 130 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has a length of 175.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has a width of 69.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette cost when new?A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette cost approximately $4,035 to $4,250 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was offered as a Convertible, Fastback Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette had 6.7 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette had 15-inch 5-lug steel disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1963? A: Chevrolet produced 2,237,201 automobiles in 1963.Q: How many 1963 Corvettes were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 21,513 examples of the Corvette in 1963.Q: What engines did the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette had the following engine options: V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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