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1962
CORVETTE
Final Year of the C1
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The
1962 Corvette was the final year of C1 chassis, first
introduced by Chevrolet in 1953 in its all-new fiberglass
sport car. It was also the final year of the straight
axle Corvette with a new 360-hp 327 small-block engine.
With a low 3,070 lbs. (1,400 kilos) curb weight, a true
sports car with no power steering, power brake and air
conditioning available.
The car had a power to weight ratio of 8.6 lbs per horsepower,
capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in less than 6 seconds
and a quarter mile in 14.9 seconds. A 3-speed manual gearbox
was standardized with a 4-speed manual being offered as
optional. It was the first time since 1955 that the Corvettes
were offered in solid colors instead of two-tone colors.
Side Cove chrome and ribbed chrome rocker panels were
removed.
The President John F. Kennedy proclaimed "America's
Sports Car Day" in honor of the 1962 Corvette. Sales
of the car increased to a point that a second shift at
the plant was added shortly after the production had begun.
A total of 14,531 units were built.
