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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Chevrolet					Class: A
Model:		Corvette 1962
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Convertible
	Fiberglass body
	Dry Weight: 3065 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	90° V-8 (OHV)
	Bore & stroke .....	4.0" x 3.25"
	Capacity ..........	327 cu in
	Comp ratio ........	10.25-11.25:1
	Head material .....	High Chrome Iron
	Port size .........	
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	25.75 oz (w/strut)
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 32°/35° BTDC, Close 87°/72° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 74°/76° BBDC, Close 45°/31° ATDC 
	Valve lift: .......	0.3987"/0.3998"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1-23/32" or 1-15/32
		Exhaust ...	1-1/2"
	Valve spring ......	Outer 65-80 lbs @ 1-45/64":155-170 lbs @ 1-5/16"
				Inner Damper 5-10 lb
	Carburation .......	One or Two 4bbl Carter or Rochester Fuel Injection
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:
		1	2.47	2.20	2.54
		2	1.53	1.66	1.92
		3	1.0	1.31	1.51
		4		1.0	1.0
		5
	Final drive ratios:	3.08,3.55,3.56,3.70,4.11,4.56,4.88,5.14,5.42
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	102"
	Track dimension, front ......	57"
	Track dimension, rear .......	59"
	Shock absorber ..............	Telescopic
	Steering ratio ..............	21:1 or 16.3:1
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	6.70 x 15
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	All optional equipment approved to date for 1957-1961 Corvette
	(see 1957-1961 Corvette PCS).  In addition, the following options for
	the 327 cu in model only:
		HD suspension springs:
			Front (3748140)
			Rear (3748143)
		Stabilizer unit front aux (3823052)
		Brake Unit HD (Special) (3823053)
		Tank unit (3823051)