1963 Chevrolet Corvette
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General Information
Vehicle Type:
2-door coupe,
production car
Price:
Unavailable
Fuel Mileage:
Unavailable
Drivetrain
Configuration:
Front Engine/RWD
Engine:
V8
Displacement:
5340 cc
Horsepower:
360 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
352 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Max RPM:
Unavailable
Transmission:
4-Speed Manual
Dimensions
Weight:
3030 lbs
Height:
Unavailable
Length:
Unavailable
Width:
Unavailable
Wheelbase:
Unavailable
Track (f/r):
Unavailable
Performance
0-60 mph:
5.9 sec
0-100 mph:
16.5 sec
¼ mile:
14.9 sec @ --- mph
Top Speed:
142 mph
Lateral acceleration:
Unavailable
Braking 60-0 mph:
Unavailable

The Corvette was all-new for 1963. Besides the Stingray design, the car had a shorter wheelbase, was lighter, and had an independent rear suspension.

The trademark of the 1963 Corvette was the split rear window. This was the only year the Corvette that had this feature.
Updated 01:34 PM - November 20, 2008