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1962 Chevrolet Corvair 6 500 Series
Club Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,992.00
No. Produced 16,245
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number 527
Weight 2,310lbs
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 180 inches
Width 67 inches
Height 51.5 inches
Front Tread 54.5 inches
Rear Tread 54.5 inches
Type Horizontally opposed Valve-in-head
Displacement 145.3 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/16 & 2 39/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 80@4400
Rated Horsepower 28.36
Torque 128@2300
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On top of block, forward of generator-oil filter adapter.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.50
2nd 1.99
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.97
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8 inches
Transaxle
Not applicable
Differential Ratio 3.27 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Air cooled
Radiator Not applicable
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 14 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System Not Applicable
Rear Differential 3.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 20527a100001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 12
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2-3: Series
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Assembly plant
Digits 7-12: Production number
VIN Location On left center body pillar.
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Additional Information
Cooling system capacity includes heater.

1962-1963 Chevrolet Corvair Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age April 1962Los Angeles Public Library
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Roman Red
Almond Beige
Sateen Silver Metallic
Ermine White
Honduras Maroon Metallic
Fawn Beige Metallic
Corona Cream
Satin Silver Metallic
Silver Blue Metallic
Nassau Blue Metallic
Twilight Blue Metallic
Twilight Turquoise
Surf Green
Laurel Green Metallic
Adobe Beige
Autumn Gold Metallic
Anniversary Gold Metallic
Tuxedo Black
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
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