• The most noticeable changes for 1962 were the removal of the side cover chrome trim, a blacked-out grille and ribbed chrome rocker panel molding.
• For the first time since 1955 Corvettes were offered in solid colors only.
• Standard features includ­ed:
  • electric clock
  • dual exhaust
  • tachometer
  • heater and defroster
  • seat belts
  • outside rearview mirror
  • windshield washer
• The wheels were available in Black, Beige, Red, Silver, or Maroon.
• The last time buyers had a choice of wheel colors was in 1957.
• In following years, wheels would be offered in only a single codor
• Seven exterior colors were available:
  • Tuxedo Black (Black or white soft top)
  • Ermine White (Black or white soft top)
  • Roman Red (Black or White soft top)
  • Sateen Silver (Black or White soft top)
  • Fawn Beige (Black or White soft top)
  • Honduras Maroon (Black or White soft top)
  • Almond Beige (Black or white top)

• The serial number (Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN) was located on a stainless steel plate welded to the top of the steering column mast under the hood.
• Serial numbers ranged from 20867S100001 to 20867S114531

  Position	Character	Description
  1	2	1962
  2 & 3	08	body series: Corvette
  4 & 5	67	convertible
  6	S	Assembled in St. Louis, MO
  7 to 12	100001 to 114531	production sequence

• Engine serial number

  1 to 7	0001001	sequential production number
  8	F or T	Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
  9 to 10	Carburetion & transmission	RC = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor RD = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor RE = 327-cid 340-hp V-8 with 11.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor RF = 327-cid 360-hp V-8 with 11.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and fuel injection SC = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and a four-barrel carburetor SD = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and dual four-barrel carburetors

• Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
• The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
• The Fisher Body Style Number 62-0867 identifies a Corvette.
• The body number is the production serial number of the body.
• The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
• The vinyl upholstery was available in Red, Black, or Fawn.
• The paint number indicates the color combination.
• The seven 1962 Corvette "Magic Mirror" acrylic lacquer exterior colors were:
  • 900 = Tuxedo Black
  • 920 = Fawn Beige (Autumn Gold)
  • 923 = Roman Red
  • 936 = Ermine White
  • 938 = Almond Beige
  • 940 = Sateen Silver
  • 948 = Honduras Maroon

Series No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
0800	67	2-dr. Roadster - 2 passenger	$4038	2925 lb	14,531

TRANSMISSION

• Standard Manual Transmission: Close-ratio three-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter
• Optional Manual Transmission: Close-ratio four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter
• Automatic Transmission: Two-speed Powerglide transmission (optional)

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	102 inches	2.591 m
Overall length	177.2 inches	4.501 m
Overall width	72.8 inches	1.849 m
Overall height	52.1 inches	1.323 m
Front tread	57 inches	1.448 m
Rear tread	58.8 inches	1.499 m
Frame	Welded steel box-section X-braced type
Ground Clearance	6.7 inches	17 cm
Hardtop weight	55 pounds	121 kg
Interior hip room	59.6 inches	1.514 m
Hat room	42.3 inches	1.074 m
Leg room	46.5 inches	1.181 m
Shoulder room	49.4 inches	1.255 m
Trunk room	12.1 cu. ft	34 liters
Wheels	15" steel bolt-on wheels
Tires	6.70x15
Front suspension	Independent; unequal-length A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar;tubular shocks
Rear suspension	Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, anti-roll bar, tubular shock absorbers
Rear suspension	Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, tubular shock absorbers
Steering	Saginaw worm-and-ball, 21:1 ratio, 3.7 turns to lock; 38.5 foot turning circle
Rear axle type	Hypoid semi-floating
Brakes	Four-wheel hydraulic, internal-expanding, 11-inch diameter drums, 327 square inches effective lining area
Standard 3-speed axle ratio	3.36:1

OPTIONS

• RPO 102 Signal-seeking AM radio ($137.75)
• RPO 276 Five 15 x 5.5-inch wheels (N/C)
• RPO 313 Powerglide automatic transmission ($199.10)
• RPO 419 Auxiliary hardtop ($236.75)
• RPO 426 Electric power windows ($59.20)
• RPO 441 Direct-Flow exhaust system (no charge)
• RPO 473 Power-operated folding top mechanism ($161.40)
• RPO 583 327-cid 300-hp V-8 engine ($53.80)
• RPO 396 327-cid 340-hp V-8 engine ($107.60)
• RPO 582 327-cid 370-hp fuel-injected V-8 engine ($484.20)
• RPO 675 Positraction axle with optional ratio ($43.05)
• RPO 685 Four-speed manual transmission ($188.30)
• RPO 686 Metallic brakes ($37.70)
• RPO 687 Heavy-duty brakes and suspension ($333.60)
• RPO 1832 Five 6.70 x 15 white sidewall tires ($31.55)
• RPO 1833 Five 6.70 x 15 Nylon tires ($15.75).

• A 1962 Corvette with a 327-cid 360-hp fuel-injected V-8 and the 3.70:1 rear axle could go from 0-to-30 mph in 2.5 seconds; from 0-to-60 mph in 5.9 seconds and from 0-to-100 mph in 13.5 seconds.
• It did the quarter mile in 4.5 seconds at 104 mph and had an estimated maximum speed of 150 mph

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