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1962 Pontiac Bonneville 8 Series 27 & 28
Convertible Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,570.00
No. Produced 21,582
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 2867
Weight 4,005lbs
Wheelbase 123 inches
Length 218.6 inches
Width 78.6 inches
Height 57.8 inches
Front Tread 62.5 inches
Rear Tread 62.5 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 388.86 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/16 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 235@2000
Rated Horsepower 52.81
Torque 402@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Alloy cast iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On pad at front of right side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.49 to 1
2nd 1.59
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.15
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 862-1001
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2-3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-9: Production number
VIN Location Plate on left front hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information
Cooling system capacity includes heater.

The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1962Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Burgandy Metallic
Mandalay Red
Cameo Ivory
Belmar Red Metallic
Bamboo Cream
Silvermist Gray Metallic
Kimberly Blue
Yorktown Blue Metallic
Ensign Blue Metallic
Seafoam Aqua
Aquamarine Metallic
Silverleaf Green Metallic
Yuma Beige
Caravan Gold Metallic
Starlight Black
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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