1962 Chaparral 1 Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1961 - 1963
Weight :	1477 lbs \| 669.956 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree \| 6 Stromberg carbs
Displacement :	5200 cc \| 317.3 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Bore :	98.3 mm \| 3.87 in.
Stroke :	85.7 mm \| 3.374 in.
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

Transmission:
4 Manual Borg-Warner T-10

Dimension(s)

Racer

Chassis # C1-004
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Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Doors :	2
Length :	153.0 in \| 3886 mm.
Width :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.
Height :	31.0 in \| 787 mm.
Wheelbase :	90.0 in \| 2286 mm.
Front Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent; double wishbones, anti-roll bars, and coil springs Rear : Independent; reverse A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bars and twin trailing arms

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Girling discs
Rear Brakes :	Inboard mounted Girling discs

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 Chaparral 1? A: The 1962 Chaparral 1 has a wheelbase size of 90.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1962 Chaparral 1? A: The 1962 Chaparral 1 has a length of 152.99 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1962 Chaparral 1? A: The 1962 Chaparral 1 has a width of 62.01 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1962 Chaparral 1? A: The 1962 Chaparral 1 was a Racer.

Q: What engine did the 1962 Chaparral 1 have? A: The engine powering the 1962 Chaparral 1 was a V 8 (5200 cc | 317.3 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1962 Chaparral 1 have? A: The 1962 Chaparral 1 had a 4 speed Manual Borg-Warner T-10 gearbox.