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1962 Corvette
| Wheelbase: 102" |
Track: 57" Front /
58.8" Rear |
Height: 51.5" Over
Hardtop |
| Length: 177.2" |
Width: 70.4" |
Curb Weight: 3,065lbs. |
| Tire Size: 6.70x15" |
Plant: St. Louis |
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C hevrolet showed the
experimental Mako Shark for the first time. Sales had increased to the point where a
second shift at the plant was added shortly after 1962 production began. Engine
displacement increased from 283ci for 1961 to 327ci for 1962. Dual carburetor engines were
no longer available. 1962 Corvettes could not be ordered with a painted side cove.
1962 Options:
| Code |
Description |
Quantity |
Price |
| 867 |
Base
Corvette Convertible |
14,531 |
$4,038.00 |
| 102 |
AM Radio |
13,076 |
137.75 |
| 203 |
Rear
Axle 3.08:1 Ratio |
0.00 |
- |
| 242 |
Positive
Crankcase Ventilation |
Unknown |
5.40 |
| 276 |
Wheels
15x5.5" |
561 |
0.00 |
| 313 |
Powerglide
Transmission |
1,532 |
199.10 |
| 396 |
327ci
340hp Engine |
4,412 |
107.60 |
| 419 |
Auxiliary
Hardtop |
8,074 |
236.75 |
| 426 |
Power
Windows |
995 |
59.20 |
| 441 |
Direct
Flow Exhaust System |
2,934 |
0.00 |
| 473 |
Power
Operated Folding Top |
350 |
139.90 |
| 488 |
24
Gallon Fuel Tank |
65 |
118.40 |
| 582 |
327ci
360hp Engine - Fuel Injection |
1,918 |
484.20 |
| 583 |
327ci
300hp Engine |
3,294 |
53.80 |
| 675 |
Positraction
Rear Axle |
14,232 |
43.05 |
| 685 |
4 Speed
Manual Transmission |
11,318 |
188.30 |
| 686 |
Metallic
Brakes |
2,799 |
37.70 |
| 687 |
Heavy
Duty Brakes and Steering |
246 |
333.60 |
| 1832 |
Whitewall
Tires 6.70x15 |
Unknown |
31.55 |
| 1833 |
Blackwall
Tires 6.70x15 |
Unknown |
15.70 |
Serial Numbers: 20867S100001 through 20867S114531
Base Engine: 327ci V8 250hp
Exterior |
Quantity |
Soft Top |
Wheels |
Interior |
| Tuxedo
Black |
- |
Bk/W |
Black |
BK/F/R |
| Ermine
White |
- |
Bk/W |
Black/White |
BK/F/R |
| Honduras
Maroon |
- |
Bk/W |
Black/Maroon |
Bk/F |
| Roman
Red |
- |
Bk/W |
Black/Red |
Bk/R/F |
| Sateen
Sliver |
- |
Bk/W |
Black/AB |
Bk/R |
| Almond
Beige |
820 |
Bk/W |
Black/Beige |
R/F |
Abbreviations:
AB=Almond Beige, Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, F=Fawn, W=White, R=Red,
Bl=Blue, Tq=Turquoise
Work began in 1962 on a Corvette that would become known as the "Grand Sport"
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