More About the 1963 Corvette
1963 Corvette
Body Specs |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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Special Performance Brakes |
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| 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 |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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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) |
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Horsepower |
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| 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 |
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RPO L84
Fuel Injection: |
360 hp @ 6,000 RPM;
Torque: 352 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM |
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Fuel Injection |
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| 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 |
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Ignition System |
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| 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 |
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Total Production:
21,513
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 327 cu. in. 250 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,252.00. |
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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 |