1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sport Coupe
The 1963 Corvette Sting Ray split-window coupe became an instant icon with its distinctive divided rear window, making it the most collectible Corvette ever produced.
30837S100300
8 Cyl
Engine
Sport Coupe
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Corvette
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Model Code | 0837 | Corvette |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 100300 | Unit #100300 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1963
Body StyleSport Coupe
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
Rated HP51.2
Horsepower250@4400
Cylinders8
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Compression10.5
Torque350@2800
Displacement326.73
Dimensions
Production10594
Weight2859
Height49.3
Length175.3
Front Tread56.3
Wheelbase98
Rear Tread57
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.72
Transmission4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.80
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.53
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.47
Suspension
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.7 x 15
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustDual
RadiatorCross flow
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 15.5 Quarts
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Air conditioning, 4-Speed manual transmission, Fuel Injection, Power brakes, Power steering, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, Powerglide automatic transmission, Pushbutton Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAdobe Beige, 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, These are standard Chevrolet colors, Tuxedo Black
Pricing
MSRP$4257.00
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.