Chevrolet Corvette 1962–1967 car dimensions: 4453 mm long, 1768 mm wide and 1265 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,383 kg.
Vinyl bucket seats are standard with full analog gauges including a large tachometer. A heater-defroster is standard equipment. Air conditioning is optional from 1963 onward. Power windows and a radio are optional. No electronic driver aids appear in period specs.
Convertibles have a luggage locker or space behind the seats with the spare under the floor. Period figures list roughly 8 cubic feet for C2 convertibles and around 12 cubic feet for the 1962 model.
No towing or payload ratings appear in maker materials. Special heavy-duty brakes and suspension packages are optional on higher-performance setups.
The cabin has foam-rubber padded all-vinyl bucket seats that are individually adjustable. Optional genuine leather seats are available. Wall-to-wall deep-twist carpeting covers the floor and luggage area. A padded instrument panel, long padded armrests on each door, dual sun visors, and a passenger assist bar complete the interior. Heater-defroster is standard. Optional air conditioning and power windows add convenience. The convertible offers a folding soft top or removable hardtop.
Standard fuel tank holds 20 gallons. optional 36-gallon tank available on coupes.
Engine oil change interval is 6,000 miles.
Seat belts are standard equipment.
Dual master cylinder brake system with warning light is standard by 1967.
Four-way hazard warning flasher and lane-change signal are standard in 1967.
Optional headrests and front shoulder belts available.
The standard fuel tank capacity is 20 gallons. An optional larger 36-gallon tank fits in coupes only for extended range. Fuel is gasoline for the available 327 or 427 V8 engines.
Servicing follows a schedule with engine oil and filter changes every 6,000 miles. Chassis lubrication points need attention at similar intervals. Self-adjusting brakes and Delcotron generator reduce some routine work. Factory service manuals detail procedures for the independent suspension and other systems.
Safety equipment includes standard seat belts. By 1967 dual hydraulic brake systems with a warning light, four-way hazard flashers, and a lane-change turn signal feature are standard. Padded instrument panel, sun visors, and recessed door reflectors add protection. Optional headrests and shoulder belts further improve restraint.
Keeping the car involves regular checks of coolant, battery, and tire pressures. Fiberglass body resists rust but requires care around steel reinforcements. Positraction rear axle and available heavy-duty brakes or suspension suit performance use. Removable hardtop for convertibles stores separately when not needed.
Length 4453 mm, Width 1768 mm, Height 1265 mm, Wheelbase 2489 mm (Corvette 1962–1967)
Sources: manufacturer data, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Brochure.