1962 Chevrolet Chevy II Club Coupe
The Corvair 500 entered its second generation in 1962 with refined styling and engineering improvements over the controversial first-generation design.
20527O141648
6 Cyl
Engine
Club Coupe
Body
Oakland, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Chevrolet Chevy II
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1962 |
| Model Code | 0527 | Chevy II |
| Plant Code | O | Oakland, CA |
| Serial Number | 141648 | Unit #141648 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1962
Body StyleClub Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantOakland, CA
Plant CodeO
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke8 inches
Displacement145.3
Cylinders6
Main Bearings4
Compression8.0
Horsepower80@4400
Torque128@2300
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Rated HP28.36
Dimensions
Production16245
Weight2310
Width67
Height51.5
Length180
Rear Tread54.5
Wheelbase108
Drivetrain
AxleTransaxle
Rear Axle Ratio3.25
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.99
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio3.50
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.97
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.5 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity14
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingAir cooled
ExhaustSingle with crossover
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, Air conditioning, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power windows
Colors
Exterior ColorsAdobe Beige, All colors may not be available in all models., Almond Beige, Anniversary Gold Metallic, Autumn Gold Metallic, Corona Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige Metallic, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Lacquer, Laurel Green Metallic, Nassau Blue Metallic, Roman Red, Sateen Silver Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, Surf Green, Tuxedo Black, Twilight Blue Metallic, Twilight Turquoise, Two Tone Colors Available
Pricing
MSRP$1992.00
Other
B&s 3 7/16 & 2 39/64
Body
Seating5
Doors2
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.