1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1953 - 1962
Price :	$4,000
Weight :	2900 lbs \| 1315.418 kg
Chassis Range :	20867S100001 - 20867S114531

Performance

0-60 mph :	5.9 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	14.5 ONDS @ 104.0 MPH seconds.
Top Speed :	241 km/h \| 149.782 mph

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5359 cc \| 327.0 cu in. \| 5.4 L.
Power :	250 HP (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 :	10.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter WCFB 4-Barrel Model 3788246 carburetor

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 :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2 4-barrel carburetors

V 8
Displacement :	5359 cc \| 327.0 cu in. \| 5.4 L.
Power :	340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	344 Ft-Lbs (466 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.25:1
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2 4-barrel carburetors

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.
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
3 Manual Floor Shift; all-synchromesh , 4 Manual all-synchromesh , Automatic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1962 :	2,061,677
1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1
Convertible Roadster 2 dr. 2 P :	14,531

Dimension(s)

Convertible Roadster

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Chassis # 20867S106224
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Chassis # 20867S113449
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Chassis # 20867S106315

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Exterior
Cargo Volume :	12 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity :	24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	177.2 in \| 4501 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	52.2 in \| 1326 mm.
Wheelbase :	102.0 in \| 2591 mm.
Front Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.7 in \| 170 mm.
Interior
Front Legroom :	46.5 in \| 1181 mm.
Front Hip Room :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	49.4 in \| 1255 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent; unequal-length A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar;tubular shocks Rear : Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, anti-roll bar, tubular shock absorbers

Steering
Steering Overall Ratio :	21:1
Turns lock to lock :	3.70
Turning Circle :	38.5 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 279 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.70 x 15
Wheels :	15-inch steel bolt-on wheels

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: How fast is the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a top speed of 241 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a length of 177.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a width of 72.80 inches.

Q: How much legroom does the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have?A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has legroom of 46.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost when new?A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had a base price of approximately $4,000 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 was a Convertible Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had 6.70 x 15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had 15-inch steel bolt-on wheels wheels.

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

Q: What engines did the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following engine options: V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 250 HP (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 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 344 Ft-Lbs (466 NM) @ 4000 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 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Floor Shift; all-synchromesh, 4 speed Manual all-synchromesh, Automatic.