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1963 Chevrolet Corvette C2 in Sebring Silver

1963 Chevrolet Corvette C2 in Sebring Silver

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Body Specs

Wheelbase:   98.00 inches
Front Track:   56.3 inches
Rear Track:   57.00 inches
Length:   175.3 inches
Width:   69.6 inches
Height:   49.8 inches (Coupe, Convertible)
  49.3 inches (Hard Top)
Height (Hard Top):   52.1 inches
Hood Opening:   Front (reverse alligator)
Finish (paint type):   Lacquer
Turning Diameter - Outside Front:    Outside Front
  41.9 feet (right); 41.3 feet (left) wall - wall
  40.4 feet (right); 39.4 feet (left) curb - curb
Turning Diameter - Inside Rear:   26.2 feet (right); 25.1 feet
  (left) wall - wall
  26.2 feet (right); 25.1 feet
  (left) curb - curb
Steering gear ratio:   16:1
Steering Wheel Turns:   Manual: 3.4
  Power: 2.92
Power Steering Fluid Capacity:   2.3 Pints
Tire Size:   6.70-15 4 Ply Rating
Wheels, Regular Production:   Size: 15 x 5.5
  Attachment to Hub: Five Hex nuts
Wheels, Quick Take-Off, RPO P48:   Size: 15 x 6
  Cast Aluminum
  Method of Retention: Adapter and Lock Nut
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
(Standard, L75 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
(L76, L84 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
Transmission Lubricant Type:   Military MIL-L-2105-B
Lubricant Capacity:   Three Speed: Two Quarts
  Four Speed: Three Quarts
Axle Ratio:   3.36:1 (Three Speed Manual)
  3.70:1 (Four Speed Manual, L76, L84 Engines)
  Optional: 3.08:1, 3.55:1, 4.11:1 and 4.56:1
  Automatic: 3.36:1
Transmission Synchromesh:   Three Speed: 2nd and 3rd Gears
  Four Speed: All Four Gears
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity:   20 Gallons

Special Performance Equipment (Z06)

Fuel Tank Capacity:   36.5 Gallons
Wheels - Type and Material:   Ribbed Integral Casting, Aluminum
Rim (Size and Flange Type):   15 x 6L
Shock Absorber Piston Diameter:   Front: 1.00; Rear: 1.375
Front Suspension Spring:   Height: 8.56 inches; ID: 3.80 inches
Length: 100.16 Inches; .680 inch Diameter
Stabilizer Bar:   Steel, .94 Inch Diameter
Special Performance Brakes
Provisions for Cooling, Divided Master Cylinder (to Front and Rear Brakes) Assisted by Vacuum Power Unit
Hydraulic System Type:   Dual
Effective Area:   144.9 Sq. In.
Gross Lining:   144.9 Sq. In.
Swept Area :   334.3 Sq. In.
Drum Diameter:   11.2 inches (Front and Rear)
Drum Type and Material:   Composite, Steel Web and Cast Iron Alloy Rim, Finned
Master Cylinder Bore:   1.00 inch
Shoe Clearance Adjustment:   Self Adjusting
Front Shoe Material:   Sintered, Iron Segments
Size, Front:   1.64 x 1.37 x .388
Size, Rear:   2.00 x 1.00 x .388
Segments Per Shoe:   6 Front: 12; Rear: 10
Rear Shoe Material:   Sintered, Iron Segments

Weight

Model 867 Convertible:   Front: 1,610 lb.
  Rear: 1,427 lb.
  Total: 3,037 lb.
  Shipping*: 2,881 lb.
Model 867 Convertible Hardtop:   Front: 1,613 lb.
  Rear: 1,430 lb.
  Total: 3,043 lb.
  Shipping*: 2,887 lb.
Model 837 Sport Coupe:   Front: 1,598 lb.
  Rear: 1,417 lb.
  Total: 3,015 lb.
  Shipping*: 2,859 lb.
*These are weights that are reported to states for licensing purposes.
Weight Differentials
Automatic (Powerglide) Transmission:   +19.5 lb.
Four Speed Manual Transmission:   +1.9 lb.
L75 300 Hosepower Engine:   +4.7 lb.
L76 340 Horsepower Engine:   +12.8 lb.
L84 360 Horsepower Fuel Injected Engine:   +10.5 lb.
Power Brakes:   +12.7 lb.
Power Steering:   +27.2 lb.
Optional Wheels:   +10.8 lb.
Positraction Axles:   +8.9 lb.
Auxiliary Top:   +6.2 lb.

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, Standard and L75 Engines:   4 Quarts, Less Filter
  5 Quarts, With Filter
Crankcase Oil Capacity, L76 and L84 Engines:   5 Quarts, Less Filter
  6 Quarts, With Filter
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
Fuel Tank:   16.4 Gallons
Fuel Tank Code 1625A
(Hardtop Only): 		  24.0 Gallons
  (Fiberglass)
Carburetor:   Carter 3826003 Single 4 barrel
  L75 Engine: Carter 3826004 (3826006 Powerglide)
  L76 Engine: Carter 3826004
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:   13 +/- 1 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
RPO L75:   300 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
  Torque: 360 ft-lb. @ 3,200 RPM
RPO L76:   340 hp @ 6,000 RPM;
  Torque: 344 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
RPO L84
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:   .016" - .019"
Ignition Timing:   4° BTC @ 500 RPM idle (Standard Engine)
  8° BTC @ 500 L75 Engine
  10° BTC @ 700 RPM L76, L84 Engines
Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance:   Begins: 700 RPM
24 ° @ 2,400 RPM
Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance:   Begins: 8° @ 8 inches Hg
  Maximum: 15.5° @ 15 inches Hg
Spark Plug:   AC 44
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

1963 Corvette Options

RPO: Description Production:    Price
898* Genuine Leather Seats 1,114 (5.18%) $80.70
941 Sebring Silver Exterior Paint 3,516 (16.34%) $80.70
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 629 (2.92%) $16.15
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield 470 (2.18%) $10.80
A31 Power Windows 3,742 (17.39%) $59.20
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) 5,739 (26.68%) $236.75
C48 Heater and Defroster Deletion (credit) 124 (0.58%) n/a
C60 Air Conditioning 278 (1.29%) $421.80
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 3,336 (15.51%) $43.05
G91 Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 ratio 211 (0.98%) $2.20
J50 Power Brakes 3,336 (15.51%) $43.05
J65 Sintered Metallic Brakes 5,310 (24.68%) $37.70
L75 327 cu in. 300hp Engine 8,033 (37.34%) $53.80
L76 327 cu in. 340hp Engine 6,978 (32.44%) $107.60
L84 327 cu in. 360hp fuel injection Engine 2,610 (12.13%) $430.40
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission 17,973 (83.54%) $188.30
M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 2,621 (12.18%) $199.10
N03 36 Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe only) 63 (0.29%) $202.30
N11 Off Road Exhaust System n/a $37.70
N34 Woodgrained Plastic Steering Wheel 130 (0.60%) $16.15
N40 Power Steering 3,063 (14.24%) $75.35
P48** Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels (5) n/a $322.80
P91 Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15, (nylon cord) 412 (1.92%) $15.70
P92 Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 (rayon cord) 19,383 (90.10%) $31.55
T86 Back-up Lamps 318 (1.48%) $10.80
U65 Signal Seeking AM Radio 11,368 (52.84%) $137.75
U69 AM-FM Radio 9,178 (42.66%) $174.35
Z06*** Special Performance Equipment 199 (0.93%) $1,818.45

Total Production: 21,513
Coupe: 10,396 (48.32%)
Convertible: 10,918 (50.75%)
Z06: 199 (0.93%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 327 cu. in. 250 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,252.00.
Base Corvette Convertible with 327 cu. in. 250 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,037.00.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top Wheels
900 Tuxedo Black n/a Black / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Black
912 Silver Blue n/a Black / Dark Blue Black / White / Beige Black / Silver
916 Daytona Blue 3,475 (16.15%) Dark Blue / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Black / Dark Blue
923 Riverside Red 4,612 (21.44%) Black / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Black / Red
932 Saddle Tan n/a Black / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Black / Saddle
936 Ermine White n/a Black / Dark Blue / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Black / White
941 Sebring Silver 3,516 (16.34%) Black / Dark Blue / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Black / Silver

1963 Corvette