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1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in Roman Red

1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in Roman Red

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Body Specs

Wheelbase:    102.00 inches
Front Track:    57.00 inches
Rear Track:   59.00 inches
Length:   176.7 inches
Width
Not Including Bumpers / Moldings:
   70.4 inches
Height:    52.2 inches
Height (Hard Top):    52.1 inches
Hood Opening:    Front (reverse alligator)
Finish (paint type):    Lacquer
Turning Diameter:   38.5 feet (right); 39.0 feet (left) wall - wall
  36.5 feet (right); 37.0 feet (left) curb - curb
Steering gear ratio:    16:1
Steering Wheel Turns:    3.25
Tire Size:    6.70-15 4 Ply Rating
Tire Type:    Rayon
Three Speed Transmission:   1st Gear 2.47:1
  2nd Gear 1.53:1
  3rd Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.80:1
Four Speed Transmission
(250 hp, 300 hp engines):
  1st Gear 2.54:1
  2nd Gear 1.89:1
  3rd Gear 1.51:1
  4th Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.61:1
Four Speed Transmission
(340 hp, 360 hp engines):
   1st Gear 2.20:1
  2nd Gear 1.64:1
  3rd Gear 1.31:1
  4th Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.26:1
Axle Ratio:    3.36:1 (Three Speed Manual)
  3.70:1 (Four Speed Manual)
  Optional: 4.11:1, 4.56:1
  Automatic: 3.55:1
Transmission Synchromesh:    Three Speed: 2nd and 3rd Gears
  Four Speed: All Four Gears


Weight

Shipping - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission:    2,940 lb.
Curb - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission
Shipping + fuel (107 lb.),
water (38 lb.):
   3,075 lb.
Loaded - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission
(Two Passengers @ 150 lb. each):
   3,375 lb.
Shipping - Four Speed Transmission:    2,940 lb.
Curb - Four Speed Transmission
Shipping + fuel (100 lb.),
water (32 lb.):
   3,075 lb.
Loaded - Four Speed Transmission
(Two Passengers @ 150 lb. each):
   3,375 lb.
Shipping - Three Speed (standard) Transmission:    2,925 lb.
Curb - Three Speed (standard) Transmission
Shipping + fuel (100 lb.),
water (32 lb.):
   3,060 lb.
Loaded - Three Speed (standard) Transmission
(Two Passengers @ 150 lb. each):
   3,360 lb.
Optional Hard Top:    55 lb.
Weight Differentials
Hardtop:    -12 pounds (Without Folding Top)
Hardtop:    +55 pounds (With Folding Top)
Radio:    +16 pounds
Power Top:    +36 pounds
Four Speed Transmission:    +10 pounds
Automatic (Powerglide) Transmission:    +12 pounds
Heavy Duty Brakes and Special Steering (Code 687):    +40 pounds


Engine Specs

Type::    V8
Valve Location::    In Head
Bore / Stroke::    4.00" / 3.25"
Displacement::    327 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio::    10.5 : 1 (Standard, 300 hp engines)
11.25:1 (340 and 360 hp engines)
Crankshaft Material::    Forged Steel
Camshaft Material::    Cast Alloy Iron
Oil Pump Type::    Gear
Normal Oil Pressure:    35 psi @ 2,000 RPM
Oil Pressure Gauge:   Electric
Crankcase Oil Capacity (less filter):   5 Quarts
Recommended Oil Grade:   Above 32°: SAE 20W, SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30
  To 0°: SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30
  Below 0°: SAE 5W or SAE 5W-20
  Sustained high speed over 90°F - SAE 30 may be used
Fuel Tank:   16.4 Gallons
Fuel Tank Code 1625A
(Hardtop Only):
  24.0 Gallons
  (Fiberglass)
Carburetor:   Carter 3756676 Single 4 barrel
Carburetor. Optional dual
four barrel carburetors
Code 469:
  Carter 3744002 (front)
  3744004 (rear)
Carburetor, Optional dual four barrel carburetors Code 469
Special Camshaft:
   Carter 3741089 (front)
  / 3741090 (rear)
Fuel Filter:    Strainer
Fuel Pump:    Mechanical
Fuel Pressure:    5¼ - 6½ PSI
Cooling System Capacity:    16.5 Quarts (with heater)
  15.5 Quarts (without heater)
Thermostat Type:    Choke
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:    6 ¼ - 7 ¾ PSI
Battery:   Delco 1980458 (12 volt)
  53 Amp hr. @ 120 hr.
Thermostat Opening:   167° - 172° F
Compression Pressure:    160 PSI (Engine Hot)

Horsepower
Standard Engine:    250 hp @ 4,400 RPM;
  Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM
Code 583:    300 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
  Torque: 360 ft-lb. @ 3,200 RPM
Code 396:    340 hp @ 6,000 RPM;
  Torque: 344 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Code 582
Fuel Injection:
   360 hp @ 6,000 RPM;
  Torque: 352 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM

Fuel Injection
Manufacturer:    Rochester Products
Model:    7017360
Recommended Fuel:    Premium
Fuel Pump:    Mechanical
Fuel Pressure:    5 ¼ - 6 ½ PSI
Inlet Manifold:    Cast Aluminum
Air Cleaner Type:    Dry
Air Meter Location:    Engine Left Side
Plenum Chamber:    Integral With Inlet Manifold
Ram Pipe Length:    12 Inches
Fuel Induction:    Metered as Function of Air Flow
Air / Fuel Ratio Control:    Vacuum Sensitive Diaphragm Located on Air Flow Meter
Fuel Meter Pump Type:    Gear
Fuel Meter Pump Location:    In Fuel Meter Assembly
Fuel Meter Pump Drive:    Gear Driven by Flexible Shaft From Distributor
Fuel Meter Pump Pressure:    300 PSI
Injection Nozzles Quantity:    8
Injection Nozzles Material:    Brass
Injection Nozzles Location:    Mounted on Inlet Manifold Above Intake Ports
Injection Nozzles Orifice Size - Fuel:    .0118 inch
Injection Nozzles Insulation:    Bakelite
Automatic Choke Type:    Electric, Time Temperature Type
Automatic Choke Location:    On Air Meter Assembly
Automatic Choke Current Draw:    1 amp @ 70°
Automatic Choke Fast Idle Cam:    Yes

Ignition System
Coil:    Delco-Remy 1115091 (FI Engines: 1115107)
Coil current rating:    4 amps (engine stopped)
  1.8 amps (engine running)
Breaker Gap:    .019"
Ignition Timing:   4° BTDC @ 600 RPM idle (Standard Engine)
  12° BTC (Dual Four Barrel Carburetor)
  8° BTC (Fuel Injection)
  18° BTC (Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)
Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance:   0 ° @ 600 RPM
  5 ° @ 1,000 RPM (Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)
  14 ° @ 1,500 RPM
  5 ° @ 1,500 RPM (Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)
  28 ° @ 3,700 RPM (Maximum)
  22 ° @ 6,000 RPM (Maximum, Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)
Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance:   15° @ 15.5 inches Hg (Standard Engine)
  24° @ 13.5 inches Hg (Fuel Injection)
Spark Plug:    AC 44
  AC 44 FF (Fuel Injection)
Spark Plug Thread:    14 mm.
Spark Plug Torque:    25 lb.-ft.
Spark Plug Gap:    .033 - .038 inch
Firing Order:    1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

1962 Corvette Options

RPO: Description Production:    Price
102 AM Radio, signal seeking 13,076 (89.99%) $137.75
1832 Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 n/a $31.55
1833 Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon n/a $15.70
203 Rear Axle, 3.08:1 ratio n/a n/a
242 Positive Crankcase Ventilation n/a $5.40
276 Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) 561 (3.86%) n/a
313 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1,532 (10.54%) $199.10
396 327ci, 340hp Engine 4,412 (30.36%) $107.60
419 Auxiliary Hardtop 8,074 (55.56%) $236.75
426 Power Windows 995 (6.85%) $59.20
441 Direct Flow Exhaust System 2,934 (20.19%) n/a
473 Power Operated Folding Top 350 (2.41%) $139.90
488 24 Gallon Fuel Tank 65 (0.45%) $118.40
582 327 cu. in. 360 hp fuel injected Engine 1,918 (13.20%) $484.20
583 327ci, 300hp Engine 3,294 (22.67%) $53.80
675 Positraction Rear Axle 14,232 (97.94%) $43.05
685 4-Speed Manual Transmission 11,318 (77.89%) $188.30
686 Metallic Brakes 2,799 (19.26%) $37.70
687 Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering 246 (1.69%) $333.60

Total Production: 14,531
Convertible: 14,531 (100.00%)

Notes: Base Corvette with 327 cu. in. 250 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,038.00.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top Wheels
Tuxedo Black n/a Black / Fawn / Red Black / White Black
Fawn Beige 1,851 (12.74%) Fawn / Red Black / White Black / Fawn Beige
Roman Red n/a Black / Fawn / Red Black / White Black / Red
Ermine White n/a Black / Fawn / Red Black / White Black / White
Almond Beige 820 (5.64%) Fawn / Red Black / White Black / Almond Beige
Sateen Silver n/a Black / Red Black / White Black / Silver
Honduras Maroon n/a Black / Fawn Black / White Black / Maroon

1962 Corvette