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1962 Chevrolet Corvette 2-Dr. Convertible

The 1962 Corvette was the final year of the C1 generation before the revolutionary Sting Ray debuted in 1963, featuring optional fuel injection and up to 360 horsepower.
20867S106569
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Model Code 0867 Corvette
Plant Code S St. Louis, MO
Serial Number 106569 Unit #106569

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1962
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower340 HP @ 6000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower360 HP @ 6000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
CarburetorFuel Injection
Compression11.25:1

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

CarburetorCarter
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Cylinders8
Torque350@2800
Rated HP51.2
Displacement326.73
Compression10.5
Horsepower250@4400
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production14531
Weight2905
Rear Tread59
Wheelbase102
Width70.4
Front Tread57
Length176.7
Height52.8

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.47
Reverse Ratio2.80
2nd Gear Ratio1.53
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent coil springs
Tire Size6.7 x 15

Brakes

Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity16.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypePremium
ExhaustDual
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorCross flow
Cooling18.5 Quarts, Centrifugal pump with thermostat

Equipment

EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Radio, Fuel Injection, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, Power convertible top, Power windows, 4-Speed manual transmission

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Almond Beige, Ermine White, Fawn Beige Metallic, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Lacquer, Roman Red, Sateen Silver Metallic, Tuxedo Black

Pricing

MSRP$4038.00

Other

B&s 4 & 3 1/4

Body

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.