| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Class: A Model: Corvette 1962 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Convertible Fiberglass body Dry Weight: 3065 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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)