C1 - 1953-1962
C2 - 1963-1967
C3 - 1968-19821962 Corvette
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The 1962 saw a new 327-cid engine in favor of the venerable 283-cid engine of the past. The dual four barrel carburetor option was gone for 1962. The side cove lip was formed by the fiberglass and not accented by bright trim which eliminated the two-tone option; all 1962 Corvettes were a solid color. The simulated vent was changed to a single louver replacing the triple-spear vent. The 250-hp and 300-hp engines have painted steel rocker arm covers, the 340-hp and 360-hp engines have seven-fin cast alloy rocker arm covers. All tachometers were distributor-driven; in previous years only the fuel injection equipped engines were distributor-driven. The 1962 Corvette would be the last to have a trunk until 1982 with the special "collector edition" model featuring a hatch window.
Other "lasts" for 1962 were exposed headlamps, a solid rear axle, 2x4 carburetion, and optional power convertible top.
1962 total Corvettes built - 14,531
A 327-cid, 250-hp engine, manual 3-speed transmission, vinyl interior trim, and a soft top were included in the base price of $4,038.00.
| Corvettes Engines | 10,361 | Percentage |
| RPO 396 - 340-hp engine | 4,412 | 30.36 |
| RPO 582 - 300-hp engine | 1,918 | 13.20 |
| RPO 583 - 360-hp engine | 3,294 | 22.67 |
| base 250-hp engine | 4,907 | 33.77 |
| Serial Numbers | |
| 20867S100001 - 20867S114531 |
Engine Identification
| Position | Character(s) | Description |
| 1 | V or T | Flint, MI. or Tonawanda, N.Y. engine assembly plant |
| 2 to 5 | 1025 | Engine assembly date (month/day) |
| 6 and 7 | Size/HP/Fuel Delivery System/Transmission | RD - 327-cid 300-hp, manual transmission SD - 327-cid 300-hp, automatic transmission |
| F.I. | Fuel Injection |
Engine Specifications - 327 engines
| Base 327 | RPO 582 300hp | RPO 396 340hp | RPO 583 360hp | |
| Bore (in inches) | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Stroke (in inches) | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Cubic Inches | 327 | 327 | 327 | 327 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 11.25:1 | 11.25:1 |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 250 @ 4400 | 300 @ 5000 | 340 @ 6000 | 360 @ 6000 |
| Torque lb-ft @ RPM | 350 @ 2800 | 360 @ 3200 | 344 @ 4000 | 352 @ 4000 |
| Fuel | 4-bbl 3190S #3788245 automatic transmission 3191S #3788246 manual transmission |
4-bbl 3310S #3819207 automatic transmission 3269S #3797699 manual transmission |
4-bbl 3269S #3797699 |
F.I. 7017360 |
Regular Production Options
| RPO | Description | Cost | Qty | Percentage |
| 867 | Base Corvette Convertible | $4,038.00 | 14,531 | 100.0 |
| 102 | AM Radio, Signal Seeking | $137.75 | 13,076 | 90.0 |
| 203 | 3.08:1 rear axle | $0.00 | *** | *** |
| 242 | Positive Crankcase Ventilation | $5.40 | *** | *** |
| 276 | 15 x 5.5 Wheels | $0.00 | 561 | 3.9 |
| 303 | 3-speed Manual Transmission | $000.00 | 1,681 | 11.6 |
| 313 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | $199.10 | 1,532 | 10.5 |
| 396 | 340-hp | $107.60 | 4,412 | 30.4 |
| 419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | $236.75 | 8,074 | 53.6 |
| 426 | Power Windows | $59.20 | 995 | 6.8 |
| 441 | Direct Flow Exhaust System | $0.00 | 2,934 | 20.0 |
| 473 | Power Operated Folding Top | $139.90 | 350 | 2.4 |
| 488 | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | $118.40 | 65 | 0.4 |
| 582 | 300-hp | $484.20 | 1,918 | 13.2 |
| 583 | 360-hp (Fuel Injection) | $53.80 | 3,294 | 22.7 |
| 675 | Positraction Rear Axle | $43.05 | 14.232 | 97.9 |
| 685 | 4-speed Manual Transmission | $188.30 | 11,318 | 77.9 |
| 686 | Metallic Brakes | $37.70 | 2,799 | 19.3 |
| 687 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering | $333.60 | 246 | 2.1 |
| 1832 | 670 x 15 Whitewall Tires * | $31.55 | *** | *** |
| 1833 | 670 x 15 Blackwall Nylon Tires * | $15.70 | *** | *** |
* Images may be representation of the option
> Heaters were now standard but could be deleted under RPO 610.
> RPO 687 included special front/rear shocks, air scoops/deflectors for front
brakes and air scoops for rear brakes, finned brake drums with cooling
fans. RPO 582 and RPO 675 were required.
> RPO 242 required for California.
> RPO 488 required hardtop without soft top because the tank occupied part of
the folding top storage area.
> RPO 276 included hubcaps in lieu of full wheel covers.
> Base 3-speed manual transmissions were split 1,619 with 250-hp and 300-hp engines
and 62 with 340-hp and 360-hp engines.
> RPO 313 was split 1,067 with 250-hp engines and 465 with 300-hp engines.
> The 8,074 RPO 419 auxiliary hardtop included 3,179 in lieu of soft tops at
no charge.
> The 11,318 RPO 685 was split; 5,050 with 250-hp/300-hp engines and 6,268 with
340-hp/360hp engines.
> Tachometer redline→
1962 Exterior/Interior Colors
| RPO | Color | Wheel Color | Interior Color | Total | |
| Production | Percentage | ||||
| 900 | Tuxedo Black | Black | Black - Fawn - Red | *** | *** |
| 920 | Fawn Beige | Black - Fawn | Fawn - Red | 1,851 | 12.7 |
| 923 | Roman Red | Black - Red | Black - Fawn - Red | *** | *** |
| 936 | Ermine White | Black - White | Black - Fawn - Red | *** | *** |
| 938 | Almond Beige | Black - Almond | Fawn - Red | 820 | 5.6 |
| 940 | Sateen Silver | Black - Silver | Black - Red | *** | *** |
| 948 | Honduras Maroon | Black - Maroon | Black - Fawn | *** | *** |
> Soft top could be ordered in black or white with any color.
> Suggested interiors shown. Other combinations were possible.
> Interiors and exteriors were not coded to individual cars.
1962 OEM Supplier Paint Colors
| Color | Valspar Code | PPG Code | DuPont Code | RM Code | SW Code | WA Code |
| 900 - Tuxedo Black | K090 | 9300 | 99 | 946 | n/a | n/a |
| 920 - Fawn Beige | B2770 | 22005 | 4143 | n/a | 2103 | n/a |
| 923 - Roman Red | R492 | 70961 | 2931 | 1138 | 1183 | 2622 |
| 936 - Ermine White | W612 | 8259 | 4024 | 1199 | 1911 | 2661 |
| 938 - Almond Beige | B538 | 21733 | 2964 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 940 - Sateen Silver | MW6001 | 31928 | 4023 | 1203 | 1912 | 2659 |
| 948 - Honduras Maroon | R2252 | 50538 | 4034 | 1221 | 1917 | 2670 |
Mechanical Specifications
| Wheelbase | 102.0 inches |
| Track Front/Rear (inches) | 57.0 / 59.0 |
| Overall Length | 176.7 |
| Width | 70.4 inches |
| Height | 52.9 inches (folding top) 52.8 inches (hard top) |
| Curb Weight | 3,060 pounds - 3-speed manual transmission 3,075 pounds - 4-speed manual transmission 3,075 pounds - Powerglide transmission |
| Coolant Capacity | 16.5 quarts with heater/15.5 quarts without |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gallons |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 quarts |
GM Heritage PDF file of specifications/options/etc.
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