V-8 - Overhead valves Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.875 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Brake horsepower: 325 @ 4800 rpm Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Carburetion: Rochester four-barrel Model 701930.

• The DeVille lineup was much more of a separate series this year and some historical sources list it as such, while others list it as a 6200 sub-series.
• The new model for 1962 was a variation of the Town Sedan, introduced the previous season, with a new Style code and name.
• It was now Body Style 6289D and referred to as the Park Avenue four-window sedan.
• DeVilles were trimmed very similar to base 6200 models.
• They had all of the same standard equipment plus Two-Way power seat and power windows.
• The Style Number 6367E Biarritz convertible also featured power vent windows, white sidewall tires and a Six-Way power bench seat, although buyers could substitute bucket seats, in place of the last item, at no cost.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
62-63B	6339B	4-door 4-window Sedan	6	5631	4675	27,378
62-62L	6329L	4-door 6-window Sedan	6	5631	4660	16,230
62-63D	6389D	Park Ave Sedan	6	5631	4655	2,600
62-63J	6347J	2-door Hardtop Coupe	6	5385	4595	25,675

• The Park Ave sedan was a short-deck DeVille sedan.
• The Style Number 6347J was the Coupe DeVille.
• All Sedan DeVilles were pillarless hardtop sedans.

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• The majority of options and accessories available for 1962 models were identical to those offered in 1961 at the same prices.
• Bucket seats were available for 6267F, 6339B. 6347J or 6389D as an option ($108).

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