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Original Base Price |
$2,655.00
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No. Produced |
18,007
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Fisher
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
6
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Model Number |
R1206
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Weight |
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
108 inches
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Length |
180 inches
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Width |
67 inches
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Height |
53.5 inches
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Front Tread |
54.5 inches
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Rear Tread |
54.5 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Horizontally opposed Valve-in-head | |
Displacement | 145.3 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 6 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 7/16 & 2 39/64 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 80@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 28.36 | |
Torque | 128@2300 | |
Main Bearings | 4 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | On top of block, forward of generator-oil filter adapter. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Single downdraft
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Make |
Rochester
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Transmission | |
Type | Fully synchronized | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 3.50 | |
2nd | 1.99 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 3.97 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
8 inches
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Axle Type |
Transaxle
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Differential |
Not applicable
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Differential Ratio |
3.27 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 |
Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels
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Front Size |
10.95 inches
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Rear Size |
10.95 inches
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Emergency |
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
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Size |
10.95 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single with crossover | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Air cooled | |
Radiator | Not applicable | |
Fuel Type | Regular | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 6.5 x 13 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 14 Gallons | |
Oil | 4 Quarts | |
Transmission | 2 Pints | |
Cooling System | Not Applicable | |
Rear Differential | 3.25 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | 2R126a100001 and up | |
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 center body pillar. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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Cooling system capacity includes heater.
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References | |
1962-1963 Chevrolet Corvair Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
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 1962 | Los Angeles Public Library |
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | Lacquer | |
Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Roman Red |
| Almond Beige |
| Sateen Silver Metallic |
| Ermine White |
| Honduras Maroon Metallic |
| Fawn Beige Metallic |
| Corona Cream |
| Satin Silver Metallic |
| Silver Blue Metallic |
| Nassau Blue Metallic |
| Twilight Blue Metallic |
| Twilight Turquoise |
| Surf Green |
| Laurel Green Metallic |
| Adobe Beige |
| Autumn Gold Metallic |
| Anniversary Gold Metallic |
| Tuxedo Black |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Powerglide automatic transmission | Opt |
| Power windows | Opt |
| Air conditioning | Opt |
| Power brakes | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
| Power seats | Opt |
| Radio | Opt |
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