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| 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne V8 Series 1200 |
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| Sedan |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$2,431.00
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| No. Produced |
127,870
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Fisher
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| No. Doors |
2
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
1211
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| Weight |
3,380lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
119 inches
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| Length |
209.6 inches
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| Width |
79 inches
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| Height |
55.5 inches
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| Front Tread |
60.3 inches
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| Rear Tread |
59.3 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 283.04 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/8 & 3 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 170@4200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 48.05 | |
| Torque | 275@2200 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Dual downdraft
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| Make |
Rochester
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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| Clutch Size |
10 inches
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.36 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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| Rear |
Coil springs
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| Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
11 inches
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| Rear Size |
11 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
11 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 21211a100001 | |
| 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 front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge. | |
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| Additional Information | | |
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Cooling system capacity includes heater. No. produced includes this body type for ALL full size Chevrolet series this year.
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