1962 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 327 Convertible (1963) specifications

1962 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 327 Convertible (1963) data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2489 mm 98 inches
Track/tread (front) 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1454 mm 57.2 inches
Length 4453 mm 175.3 inches
Width 1768 mm 69.6 inches
Height 1265 mm 49.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1381 kg 3045 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75.8 litres 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code L75
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.4 litre
5354 cc
(326.721 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 82.55 mm
4 × 3.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
304 PS (300 bhp) (224 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
488 Nm (360 ft·lb) (49.8 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
41.8 kW/litre
56.8 ps/litre
56 bhp/litre
0.92 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
91.15 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system 1 Carter 3826004 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1145.4 kPa (166.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 669.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
220.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 PS/kg
161.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
217.23 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.17 kg/kW
10.31 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.TA.TL.
Wheel size front 5½K x 15
Wheel size rear 5½K x 15
Tyres front 6.70 x 15
Tyres rear 6.70 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.36
general
Carfolio.com ID273680
Production total
Model code 0867
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 327 Convertible (1963) added 2012-05-30.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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