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1962 Corvette Convertible
Original Base Price |
$4,038.00
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No. Produced |
14,531
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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 |
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Weight |
2,905lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
102 inches
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Length |
176.7 inches
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Width |
70.4 inches
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Height |
52.8 inches
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Front Tread |
57 inches
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Rear Tread |
59 inches
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Engine |   +   | |
Type | V8, Overhead valve | |
Displacement | 326.7 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 1/4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 10.5 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 250@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
Torque | 350@2800 | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Downdraft 4-barrel
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Make |
Carter
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Transmission |   +   | |
Type | Synchronous 3-speed manual | |
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 coil springs
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Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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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 |
Milestone Car
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | 20867S100001 to 20867S114531 | |
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 | | |
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Additional Information | | |
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Cooling system capacity includes heater. Number produced includes all Corvettes for this year.
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