Below is a listing of general specifications for the 1963 Corvette:
Dimensions |
|
Coupe |
Convert. |
Wheelbase (in.) |
98.0 |
Track Frt/Rear (in.) |
56.3 / 57 |
Length (in.) |
175.3 |
Width (in.) |
69.6 |
Height (in.) |
49.8 |
Frontal Area (in.) |
19.3 |
Ground Clearance (in.) |
5.0 |
Curb Weight (lbs.) |
3,048 |
3,030 |
Weight Dist. F/R |
48 / 52 |
Fuel Capacity (gal.) |
20.0 |
Tread (F/R) |
56.3 / 57.0 |
Overhang (F/R) |
32 / 45.3 |
Approach Angle |
26°, 39 ft. |
Departure Angle |
17°, 21 ft. |
Head Room |
37.0 |
38.1 |
Entrance Room |
31.0 |
29.8 |
Luggage Space (cu. ft.) |
10.5 |
8.4 |
Transmission |
|
Base |
M20 |
M35 |
Type |
3-Speed Man. |
4-Speed Man. |
4-Speed Auto. |
Gear Ratios |
|
|
|
1st |
2.47 |
NA |
2.20 |
2nd |
1.53 |
NA |
1.66 |
3rd |
1.00 |
NA |
1.31 |
4th |
NA |
NA |
1.00 |
Reverse |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Axle Ratio |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Final Drive Ratio |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Engine Options & Specifications |
NA |
Base |
L75 |
L76 |
L84 |
Bore |
4.00 in. |
Stroke |
3.25 in. |
Displacement |
327 ci |
Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
11.25:1 |
11.25:1 |
Horsepower |
250 bhp @ 4,400 rpm |
300 bhp @ 5,000 rpm |
340 bhp @ 6,000 rpm |
360 bhp @ 6,000 rpm |
Torque |
350 lb-ft. @ 2,800 rpm |
360 lb-ft. @ 3,200 rpm |
344 lb-ft. @ 4,000 rpm |
352 lb-ft. @ 4,000 rpm |
Redline |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Carburetion |
1 x 4 bbl. |
1 x 4 bbl. AFB |
1 x 4 bbl. AFB |
Ramject Fuel Injection |
Oil Capacity |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Valvetrain |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |