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1962 Corvette Production and Performance
| Model Year Highlights |
- This is the first year where seat belts became standard equipment.
- This is the first year for the 327 ci. engine replacing the 283 ci.
- This would be the last year for a solid rear axle, an external opening trunk and exposed headlights.
- Heater/Defroster became standard equipment.
- This year was the last year for the side cove on the side of the body.
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| 1962 Corvette Options and Production |
| RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
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RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
| 867 |
Base Convertible |
$4,038.00 |
14,531 |
|
473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
$139.90 |
350 |
| 102 |
AM Radio, Signal Seeking |
$137.75 |
13,076 |
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488 |
24 Gallon Fuel Tank |
$118.40 |
65 |
| 203 |
Rear Axle 3.08:1 ratio |
$0.00 |
NA |
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582 |
327ci, 360hp Engine (fuel inj.) |
$484.20 |
1,918 |
| 242 |
Positive Crankcase Ventilation |
$5.40 |
NA |
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583 |
327ci, 300hp Engine |
$53.80 |
3,294 |
| 276 |
Wheels, 15x5.5 |
$0.00 |
561 |
|
675 |
Positraction Rear Axle |
$43.05 |
14,232 |
| 313 |
Powerglide Automatic Trans. |
$199.10 |
1,532 |
|
685 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission. |
$188.30 |
11,318 |
| 396 |
327ci, 340hp Engine |
$107.60 |
4,412 |
|
686 |
Metallic Brakes |
$37.70 |
2,799 |
| 419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
$236.75 |
8,074 |
|
687 |
Heavy Duty Brakes and Susp. |
$333.60 |
246 |
| 426 |
Power Windows |
$59.20 |
698 |
|
1832 |
Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 |
$31.55 |
NA |
| 441 |
Direct Flow Exhaust System |
$0.00 |
2,934 |
|
1833 |
Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon |
$15.75 |
NA |
| Total Production (all convertibles): 14,531 |
| Color Options |
| RPO |
Exterior |
Ditzler # |
Dupont # |
RM # |
Interior |
Soft Top |
Production |
| NA |
Tuxedo Black |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Red/Black/Fawn |
White/Black |
NA |
| 920 |
Fawn Beige |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Red/Fawn |
White/Black |
1,851 |
| 923 |
Roman Red |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Black/Red/Fawn |
White/Black |
NA |
| 936 |
Ermine White |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Black/Red/Fawn |
Black/White |
NA |
| 938 |
Almond Beige |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Red/Fawn |
Black/White |
820 |
| 940 |
Sateen Silver |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Black/Red |
White/Black |
NA |
| 948 |
Honduras Maroon |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Black/Fawn |
Black/White |
NA |
| Interior Color Codes |
| NA |
Black |
NA |
| NA |
Red |
NA |
| NA |
Fawn |
NA |
| Performance Review |
| Magazine
| GM Spec.
| Sports Car Graphic
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| Pub. Date
| NA
| Dec. 1961
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| Engine
| NA
| 582
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| Axle |
NA |
3.70 |
| Transmission |
NA |
NA |
| 0-30 mph |
NA |
2.9 sec |
| 0-40 mph |
NA |
3.8 sec |
| 0-50 mph |
NA |
4.8 sec |
| 0-60 mph |
NA |
5.9 sec |
| 0-70 mph |
NA |
7.5 sec |
| 0-80 mph |
NA |
NA |
| 0-90 mph |
NA |
NA |
| 0-100 mph |
NA |
13.5 |
| 1/4 Mile (sec/mph) |
NA |
14.5/104.0 |
| Top Speed |
NA |
NA |
| Braking |
NA |
NA |
| Handling |
NA |
NA |
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