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1963 Chevrolet Corvette RPO 837/867 Series
Sport Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,257.00
No. Produced 10,594
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 2
Model Number 867
Weight 2,859lbs
Wheelbase 98 inches
Length 175.3 inches
Width 57 inches
Height 49.3 inches
Front Tread 56.3 inches
Rear Tread 57 inches
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
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
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
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.36 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Transverse leaf 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 Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cross flow
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size 15
Tire Type 4-ply
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
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
Milestone Car
VIN/Serial no. 30837S100001 to 30837S121513
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
Split rear window, Production no. for all 1963 Corvette Coupes. C2 Generation

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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 1963Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors Ermine White
Tuxedo Black
Silver Blue
Daytona Blue
Riverside Red
Saddle Tan
Sebring Silver
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Auxiliary hardtop for convertiblesOpt
4-Speed manual transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
AM-FM Radio (U69)Opt
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