Chevrolet1962 Corvette 327 Specs

1962 (C1) Chevrolet Corvette 327 Specs & Performance

1962 (C1)

Tech Specs Summary


5.4 L V8

130 mph

6.9 seconds

250 hp

10 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

10.8 ft3
lb
3,131 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
130 mph
0-62 mph
6.9 seconds
0-60 mph
6.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
12.52 lb/hp
Power
250 hp
Torque
350 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
10 mpg
Total Range
163 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
5.4 Liter
326.7 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
250 hp @ 4,400 RPM
253 ps @ 4,400 RPM
Peak Torque
350 lb·ft @ 2,800 RPM
475 N·m @ 2,800 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
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
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
4 x 3.248 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.23:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.77 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
31 hp
Cylinder Volume
40.8 in3
BMEP
161.7 PSI
11.1 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
2 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
3,131 lbs
Length
176.7 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
52.2 in
Wheelbase
102 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.7

Performance Rating2.5
Environment Rating1.4
Practicality Rating2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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