Chevrolet Corvette 1962 specs
General information
Model: | Chevrolet Corvette |
Year: | 1962 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 5354 ccm |
Max power: | 254.2 PS (187 kW) at 4400 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 475 Nm at 2800 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 10.5:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 101.6 x 82.6 mm (4 x 3.3 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 241 km/h (149.8 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1933 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Drums |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1315 kg (2899.1 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4500 mm (177.2 inches) |
Overall width: | 1780 mm (70.1 inches) |
Overall height: | 1280 mm (50.4 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2600 mm (102.4 inches) |