1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1962 - 1968
Price :	$3,490
Weight :	3835 lbs \| 1739.527 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Hydra-Matic
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	303 BHP (223.008 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.75:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
3 2-barrel carburetors

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.75:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
4-Barrel Carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6899 cc \| 421.0 cu in. \| 6.9 L.
Power :	405 HP (298.08 KW) @ 5600
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
2 4-barrel carburetors

Transmission:
Manual Synchromesh , Automatic Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1962 :	521,933
Total 1962 Grand Prix production :	30,195
1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P :	30,195

Dimension(s)

Hardtop

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	211.6 in \| 5375 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.0 in \| 3048 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.00x14

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 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix has a length of 211.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix cost when new?A: The 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix had a base price of approximately $3,490 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix was a Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix had 8.00x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1962? A: Pontiac produced 521,933 automobiles in 1962.

Q: How many 1962 Grand Prixs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 30,195 examples of the Grand Prix in 1962.

Q: What engines did the 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix had the following engine options: V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 303 BHP (223.008 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 4800 RPM

V 8 (6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 405 HP (298.08 KW) @ 5600

Q: What transmissions did the 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix had the following gearbox options: Manual Synchromesh, Automatic Hydra-Matic.