1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Club Coupe
The Corvair 500 entered its third year as Chevrolet's innovative rear-engine compact, maintaining its unique air-cooled flat-six configuration.
30527W199654
6 Cyl
Engine
Club Coupe
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Chevy II
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Model Code | 0527 | Chevy II |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 199654 | Unit #199654 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1963
Body StyleClub Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
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
Compression8.0
Horsepower80@4400
Main Bearings4
Rated HP28.36
Torque128@2300
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production16680
Weight2330
Height51.5
Wheelbase108
Length180
Rear Tread54.5
Width67
Drivetrain
AxleTransaxle
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio3.50
Reverse Ratio3.97
2nd Gear Ratio1.99
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.5 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity14
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle with crossover
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingAir cooled
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning, Power seats, Powerglide automatic transmission, Pushbutton Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAdobe Beige, All colors may not be available in all models., Autumn Gold, Azure Aqua, Daytona Blue, Ember Red, Ermine White, Ivy Green, Laurel Green, Marine Aqua, Monaco Blue, Palomar Red, Riverside Red, Saddle Tan, Sebring Silver, Silver Blue, Tuxedo Black, 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.