The 1962 Corvette boasted a small-block V-8 enlarged to 327 cubic inches in four versions offering 250 bhp to a thundering 360. It was powerful, yet retained the charm of the original roadster. Here are the specifications for the 1962 Corvette:
 1962 was the final year for "solid axle" Corvettes. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Convertible |
| Wheelbase, inches | 102.0 |
| Length, inches | 176.7 |
| Width, inches | 70.4 |
| Track, inches | front: 57.0 rear: 59.0 |
| Height, inches | 52.9 |
| Curb Weight, pounds | 3,137 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, antiroll bar, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
rear: Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, trailing radius rods
Wheels/Tires
6.70x15
Brakes
front: 11-inch drum
rear: 11-inch drum
Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
4-speed manual (opt)
2-speed Powerglide (opt)
Standard axle ratio
3.70:1
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 5.35/327 | 5.35/327 | 5.35/327 | 5.35/327 |
| Bore x stroke, inches | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.00 x 3.25 |
| Fuel Management | 1 x 4-bbl. | 1 x 4-bbl. (AFB) | 1 x 4-bbl. (AFB) | fuel injection |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 240 @ 4400 | 300 @ 5000 | 340 @ 6000 | 360 @ 6000 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 350 @ 2800 | 360 @ 3200 | 344 @ 4000 | 352 @ 4000 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 360 hp, 4-sp man. |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 5.9 |
| 0-100 mph, sec | 13.5 |
| 1/4-mile, sec @ mph | 14.5 @ 104 |
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door convertible | 14,531 | $4,038.00 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| AM Radio, signal seeking | 13,076 | 137.75 |
| Rear axle, 3.08:1 | NA | 0.00 |
| Positive Crankcase Ventilation | NA | 5.40 |
| Wheels, 15 x 5.5 | 561 | 0.00 |
| Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 1,532 | 199.10 |
| Auxiliary Hardtop | 8,074 | 236.75 |
| Power Windows | 995 | 59.20 |
| Direct Flow Exhaust System | 2,934 | 0.00 |
| 340 hp Engine | 4,412 | 107.60 |
| 360 hp Engine | 1,918 | 484.20 |
| 300 hp Engine Fl | 3,294 | 53.80 |
| Power Operated Folding Top | 350 | 139.90 |
| Positraction Rear Axle | 14,232 | 43.05 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission | 11,318 | 188.30 |
| Metallic Brakes | 2,799 | 37.70 |
| Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension | 246 | 333.60 |
| Blackwall Tires, 6.70 x 15 nylon | NA | 31.55 |
| Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 | NA | 15.70 |
| 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | 65 | 118.40 |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production | Color Choice | Production |
| Tuxedo Black | NA | Fawn Beige | 1,851 |
| Roman Red | NA | Ermine White | NA |
| Almond Beige | 820 | Sateen Silver | NA |
| Honduras Maroon | NA |
Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:
| 1953 Corvette | 1954 Corvette | 1955 Corvette |
| 1956 Corvette | 1957 Corvette | 1958 Corvette |
| 1959 Corvette | 1960 Corvette | 1961 Corvette |
| 1962 Corvette |
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