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| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette RPO 837/867 Series | ||
| Convertible | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $4,037.00 | |
| No. Produced | 10,919 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 2 | |
| Model Number | 837 | |
| Weight | 2,881lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 98 inches | |
| Length | 175.3 inches | |
| Width | 57 inches | |
| Height | 49.3 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56.3 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 57 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Turbo-Fire V8, valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 327 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 11.25 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 250@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
| Torque | 350@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Cast alloy iron | |
| Engine Numbers | Suffix RC (M/T) or SC (A/T) | |
| Engine No. Location | On front right side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Synchronous 3-speed manual | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.47 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.53 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.80 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.36 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Transverse leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cross flow | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 15 | ||
| Tire Type | 4-ply | ||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 15.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.72 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 30867S100001 to 30867S121513 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Production no. for all 1963 Corvette Convertibles C2 Generation | |||
| References | |
| OldRide.com | Website www.OldRide.com |
| CorvSport.com | Website |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless 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 1963 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Ermine White | |
| Tuxedo Black | ||
| Silver Blue | ||
| Daytona Blue | ||
| Riverside Red | ||
| Saddle Tan | ||
| Sebring Silver | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Powerglide automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles | Opt | |
| 4-Speed manual transmission | Opt | |
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| AM-FM Radio (U69) | Opt | |