1962 CORVETTE

The most noticeable changes for 1962 were the removal of the side cover chrome trim, a blacked-out grille and ribbed chrome rocker panel molding.
For the first time since 1955 Corvettes were offered in solid colors only.
Standard features included:
- electric clock
- dual exhaust
- tachometer
- heater and defroster
- seat belts
- outside rearview mirror
- windshield washer
The wheels were available in Black, Beige, Red, Silver, or Maroon.
The last time buyers had a choice of wheel colors was in 1957.
In following years, wheels would be offered in only a single color
Seven exterior colors were available:
- Tuxedo Black (Black or white soft top)
- Ermine White (Black or white soft top)
- Roman Red (Black or White soft top)
- Sateen Silver (Black or White soft top)
- Fawn Beige (Black or White soft top)
- Honduras Maroon (Black or White soft top)
- Almond Beige (Black or white top)

V.I.N. NUMBERS

The serial number (Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN) was located on a stainless steel plate welded to the top of the steering column mast under the hood.
Serial numbers ranged from 20867S100001 to 20867S114531

1 to 7	0001001	sequential production number
8	F or T	Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10	Carburetion and transmission	RC = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor RD = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor RE = 327-cid 340-hp V-8 with 11.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor RF = 327-cid 360-hp V-8 with 11.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and fuel injection SC = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and a four-barrel carburetor SD = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and dual four-barrel carburetors

Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
The Fisher Body Style Number 62-0867 identifies a Corvette.
The body number is the production serial number of the body.
The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
The vinyl upholstery was available in Red, Black, or Fawn.
The paint number indicates the color combination.
The seven 1962 Corvette "Magic Mirror" acrylic lacquer exterior colors were:
- 900 = Tuxedo Black
- 920 = Fawn Beige (Autumn Gold)
- 923 = Roman Red
- 936 = Ermine White
- 938 = Almond Beige
- 940 = Sateen Silver
- 948 = Honduras Maroon

Series No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
0800	67	2-dr. Roadster - 2 passenger	$4038	2925 lb	14,531

Feature	Standard Engine	Optional Engine	Optional Engine	Optional Engine
Type	V-8, Overhead valve
Block	Cast iron block
Displacement	327 cid
Bore & Stroke	4.00 x 3.25
Compression ratio	10.50:1		11.25:1
Brake horsepower	250 @ 4400 rpm	300	340	360
Main bearing	five
Valve lifters	hydraulic
Carburetor	Carter four-barrel Type AFB			Fuel Injection

Standard Manual Transmission	Optional Manual Transmission	Automatic Transmission
Close-ratio three-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter	Close-ratio four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter	Two-speed Powerglide transmission (optional)

Wheelbase	102 inches (2.591 m)
Overall length	177.2 inches (4.501 m)
Overall width	72.8 inches (1.849 m)
Overall height	52.1 inches (1.323 m)
Front tread	57 inches (1.448 m)
Rear tread	58.8 inches (1.499 m)
Frame	Welded steel box-section X-braced type
Ground Clearance	6.7 inches (17 cm)
Hardtop weight	55 pounds (121 kg)
Interior hip room	59.6 inches (1.514 m)
Hat room	42.3 inches (1.074 m)
Leg room	46.5 inches (1.181 m)
Shoulder room	49.4 inches (1.255 m)
Trunk room	12.1 cu. ft (34 liters)
Wheels	15" steel bolt-on wheels
Tires	6.70x15
Front suspension	Independent; unequal-length A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar; tubular shocks
Rear suspension	Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, anti-roll bar, tubular shock absorbers
Rear suspension	Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, tubular shock absorbers
Steering	Saginaw worm-and-ball, 21:1 ratio, 3.7 turns to lock; 38.5 foot turning circle
Rear axle type	Hypoid semi-floating
Brakes	Four-wheel hydraulic, internal-expanding, 11-inch diameter drums, 327 square inches effective lining area
Standard 3-speed axle ratio	3.36:1

RPO 102	Signal-seeking AM radio	$137.75
RPO 276	Five 15 x 5.5-inch wheels	N/C
RPO 313	Powerglide automatic transmission	$199.10
RPO 419	Auxiliary hardtop	$236.75
RPO 426	Electric power windows	$59.20
RPO 441	Direct-Flow exhaust system	no charge
RPO 473	Power-operated folding top mechanism	$161.40
RPO 583	327-cid 300-hp V-8 engine	$53.80
RPO 396	327-cid 340-hp V-8 engine	$107.60
RPO 582	327-cid 370-hp fuel-injected V-8 engine	$484.20
RPO 675	Positraction axle with optional ratio	$43.05
RPO 685	Four-speed manual transmission	$188.30
RPO 686	Metallic brakes	$37.70
RPO 687	Heavy-duty brakes and suspension	$333.60
RPO 1832	Five 6.70 x 15 white sidewall tires	$31.55
RPO 1833	Five 6.70 x 15 Nylon tires	$15.75

1962 Corvette Notes

A 1962 Corvette with a 327-cid 360-hp fuel-injected V-8 and the 3.70:1 rear axle could go from 0-to-30 mph in 2.5 seconds; from 0-to-60 mph in 5.9 seconds and from 0-to-100 mph in 13.5 seconds.
It did the quarter mile in 14.5 seconds at 104 mph and had an estimated maximum speed of 150 mph

1962 Corvette