1962 CORVETTE

  • The most noticeable changes for 1962 were the removal of the side cover chrome trim, a blacked-out grille and ribbed chrome rocker panel molding.
  • For the first time since 1955 Corvettes were offered in solid colors only.
  • Standard features included:
    • electric clock
    • dual exhaust
    • tachometer
    • heater and defroster
    • seat belts
    • outside rearview mirror
    • windshield washer
  • The wheels were available in Black, Beige, Red, Silver, or Maroon.
  • The last time buyers had a choice of wheel colors was in 1957.
  • In following years, wheels would be offered in only a single color
  • Seven exterior colors were available:
    • Tuxedo Black (Black or white soft top)
    • Ermine White (Black or white soft top)
    • Roman Red (Black or White soft top)
    • Sateen Silver (Black or White soft top)
    • Fawn Beige (Black or White soft top)
    • Honduras Maroon (Black or White soft top)
    • Almond Beige (Black or white top)

I.D. NUMBERS

  • The serial number (Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN) was located on a stainless steel plate welded to the top of the steering column mast under the hood.
  • Serial numbers ranged from 20867S100001 to 20867S114531
    PositionCharacterDescription
    121962
    2 & 308body series: Corvette
    4 & 567convertible
    6SAssembled in St. Louis, MO
    7 to 12100001 to 114531production sequence
  • Engine serial number
    1 to 70001001sequential production number
    8F or TFlint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
    9 to 10 Carburetion and transmission
    • RC = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
    • RD = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
    • RE = 327-cid 340-hp V-8 with 11.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
    • RF = 327-cid 360-hp V-8 with 11.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and fuel injection
    • SC = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and a four-barrel carburetor
    • SD = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and dual four-barrel carburetors
  • Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
  • The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
  • The Fisher Body Style Number 62-0867 identifies a Corvette.
  • The body number is the production serial number of the body.
  • The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
  • The vinyl upholstery was available in Red, Black, or Fawn.
  • The paint number indicates the color combination.
  • The seven 1962 Corvette "Magic Mirror" acrylic lacquer exterior colors were:
    • 900 = Tuxedo Black
    • 920 = Fawn Beige (Autumn Gold)
    • 923 = Roman Red
    • 936 = Ermine White
    • 938 = Almond Beige
    • 940 = Sateen Silver
    • 948 = Honduras Maroon

IDENTIFICATION

Series No.Body/Style No.Body TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
080067small 1962 vet
2-dr. Roadster - 2 passenger
$40382925 lb14,531

ENGINE

FeatureStandard EngineOptional EngineOptional EngineOptional Engine
TypeV-8, Overhead valve
BlockCast iron block
Displacement327 cid
Bore & Stroke4.00 x 3.25
Compression ratio10.50:111.25:1
Brake horsepower250 @ 4400 rpm300340360
Main bearingfive
Valve liftershydraulic
CarburetorCarter four-barrel Type AFBFuel Injection

TRANSMISSION

Standard Manual Transmission Optional Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission
Close-ratio three-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter Close-ratio four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter Two-speed Powerglide transmission (optional)

CHASSIS

Wheelbase102 inches (2.591 m)
Overall length177.2 inches (4.501 m)
Overall width72.8 inches (1.849 m)
Overall height52.1 inches (1.323 m)
Front tread57 inches (1.448 m)
Rear tread58.8 inches (1.499 m)
FrameWelded steel box-section X-braced type
Ground Clearance6.7 inches (17 cm)
Hardtop weight55 pounds (121 kg)
Interior hip room59.6 inches (1.514 m)
Hat room42.3 inches (1.074 m)
Leg room46.5 inches (1.181 m)
Shoulder room49.4 inches (1.255 m)
Trunk room12.1 cu. ft (34 liters)
Wheels15" steel bolt-on wheels
Tires6.70x15
Front suspensionIndependent; unequal-length A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar; tubular shocks
Rear suspensionLive axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, anti-roll bar, tubular shock absorbers
Rear suspensionLive axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, tubular shock absorbers
SteeringSaginaw worm-and-ball, 21:1 ratio, 3.7 turns to lock; 38.5 foot turning circle
Rear axle typeHypoid semi-floating
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic, internal-expanding, 11-inch diameter drums, 327 square inches effective lining area
Standard 3-speed axle ratio3.36:1

OPTIONS

RPO 102Signal-seeking AM radio$137.75
RPO 276Five 15 x 5.5-inch wheelsN/C
RPO 313Powerglide automatic transmission$199.10
RPO 419Auxiliary hardtop$236.75
RPO 426Electric power windows$59.20
RPO 441Direct-Flow exhaust systemno charge
RPO 473Power-operated folding top mechanism$161.40
RPO 583327-cid 300-hp V-8 engine$53.80
RPO 396327-cid 340-hp V-8 engine$107.60
RPO 582327-cid 370-hp fuel-injected V-8 engine$484.20
RPO 675Positraction axle with optional ratio$43.05
RPO 685Four-speed manual transmission$188.30
RPO 686Metallic brakes$37.70
RPO 687Heavy-duty brakes and suspension$333.60
RPO 1832Five 6.70 x 15 white sidewall tires$31.55
RPO 1833Five 6.70 x 15 Nylon tires$15.75

HISTORICAL NOTES


  • A 1962 Corvette with a 327-cid 360-hp fuel-injected V-8 and the 3.70:1 rear axle could go from 0-to-30 mph in 2.5 seconds; from 0-to-60 mph in 5.9 seconds and from 0-to-100 mph in 13.5 seconds.
  • It did the quarter mile in 4.5 seconds at 104 mph and had an estimated maximum speed of 150 mph

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