1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1960 - 1969
Price :	$1,990-$2,780
Weight :	2350 lbs \| 1065.942 kg

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 6 \| Two Rochester one-barrel Model 702101
Displacement :	2376 cc \| 145.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	80 BHP (58.88 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	2.6 in \| 66 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
2 Rochester 1-Barrel 702101 carburetor

Opposed 6 \| Two Rochester one-barrel Model 702101
Displacement :	2376 cc \| 145.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	2.6 in \| 66 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
2 Rochester 1-Barrel 702101 carburetor

Turbocharged Opposed 6
Displacement :	2376 cc \| 145.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	2.6 in \| 66 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Carter YH 1-Barrel Sidedraft Carb Model 3817245

Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1962 :	2,061,677
Total 1962 Corvair Series production :	301,999
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series
Club Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	18,474
Club Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	151,738
Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	16,569
Loadside Pickup 2 dr. 2 P :	369
Monza Spyder Club Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	6,894
Monza Spyder Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	2,574
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	35,368
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	48,059
Series 500 Club Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	16,245
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	3,716
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	2,362

Dimension(s)

Series 500 Club Coupe

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,110
Weight :	2410 lbs \| 1093.158 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Club Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$2,050
Weight :	2390 lbs \| 1084.086 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,405
Weight :	2590 lbs \| 1174.804 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,275
Weight :	2455 lbs \| 1113.569 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Club Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$2,275
Weight :	2440 lbs \| 1106.765 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Convertible

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Exterior
Price :	$2,480
Weight :	2625 lbs \| 1190.68 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Station Wagon

Chassis # 20735W185986
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Exterior
Price :	$2,570
Weight :	2590 lbs \| 1174.804 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Monza Spyder Club Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$2,570
Weight :	2490 lbs \| 1129.445 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Monza Spyder Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$2,780
Weight :	2675 lbs \| 1213.36 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Greenbrier Camper Van

Chassis # 2R126S109746
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Doors :	3
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Loadside Pickup

Chassis # 2R124S117797
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Auction entries : 3

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.
Rear Track :	54.5 in \| 1384 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.50 x 13

Optional Tires
Tires :	7.00x13

1962 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,125
Avg. Household Income :	$5,556
Avg. Home :	$12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.28

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series has a length of 180.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series cost when new?A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series cost approximately $1,990 to $2,780 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series was offered as a Club Coupe, Convertible, Greenbrier Camper Van, Loadside Pickup, Monza Spyder Club Coupe, Monza Spyder Convertible, Sedan, Series 500 Club Coupe, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series have? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series had 6.50 x 13 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1962? A: Chevrolet produced 2,061,677 automobiles in 1962.

Q: How many 1962 Corvair Seriess were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 301,999 examples of the Corvair Series in 1962.

Q: What engines did the 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series have? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series had the following engine options: Opposed 6 (2376 cc | 145.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 80 BHP (58.88 KW) @ 4400 RPM

Opposed 6 (2376 cc | 145.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 4400 RPM

Turbocharged Opposed 6 (2376 cc | 145.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series have? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, Automatic.