Chevrolet1962 Corvette 327 FI Specs

1962 (C1) Chevrolet Corvette 327 FI Specs & Performance

1962 (C1)

Tech Specs Summary


5.4 L V8

145 mph

5.9 seconds

360 hp

9.2 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

10.8 ft3
lb
3,153 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
145 mph
0-62 mph
5.9 seconds
0-60 mph
5.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
8.75 lb/hp
Power
360 hp
Torque
352 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
9.2 mpg
Total Range
150 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
5.4 Liter
326.7 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
360 hp @ 6,000 RPM
365 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
352 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
477 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Small Block
Compression Ratio
11.25:1
Bore x Stroke
4 x 3.248 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.23:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.1 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
45 hp
Cylinder Volume
40.8 in3
BMEP
162.4 PSI
11.2 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
6/70R15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
10.8 ft3
Turning Radius
37 ft
Curb Weight
3,153 lbs
Length
176.7 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
52.2 in
Wheelbase
102 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating3.1
Environment Rating1.4
Practicality Rating2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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