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Offline Cameron 77C3

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63 Vette Triva
« on: July 29, 2007, 10:56:06 PM »


From http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z221/default.aspx

In 1963, Corvette introduced its all new Corvette Coupé and Convertible models called the Sting Rays. The car incorporated a boat-tail taper that was common of sporting roadster of the 1930s. The back featured a Bugatti Atlantique and Bertone BAT inspired split rear-window. This styling was replaced in 1964 with a single piece because of drivers complaining about visibility problems. The headlights were concealed in the front and would 'pop' out when in use.


New plants in St. Louis, Missouri were opened to keep pace with the vehicles popularity.


This was the very first time Corvette was available as a hardtop coupe model as well as the traditional convertible. The wheelbase was shortened by four inches to 98 inch. This, along with independent rear suspension, improved the handling and maneuverability. The steering ratio decreased from 3.4 to 2.9 turns-to-lock. Hydraulically assisted power steering was also offered for the first time. The drum brakes were still used. The optional sintered metallic linings and finned aluminum brake drums were offered and allowed greater fade resistance and better cooling.


During the development process, the car was called the XP-720.

Source - Canton Classic Car Museum
The Corvette was completely redesigned for 1963 incorporating independent rear suspension and all new styling. The 1963 Sting Ray coupe featured a unique split rear window that is unique only to this year. In 1964 the center bar was removed from the window.

Source - Lemay Museum
When the 1963 Corvette was introduced in late 1962, it featured an all new body style derived from a race car built by GM styling guru Bill Mitchell. The new styling was a big hit, its angular body, with a minimum of bright work and a distinctive split rear window on the coupe version. This was the first year that Corvette offered both convertible and coupe body forms, nonfunctional vents were featured on both the sides and the hood and it was the only year for the split window. There are fewer split window models today compared to how many were original produced because many owners, who found the look controversial, removed the split and installed a one-piece, 1964 rear window.


The body was mounted on a new chassis with independent rear suspension. However, under the hood was the familiar 327 cid V-8 from the previous year. The standard engine produced a somewhat lackluster 250 horsepower, but the top fuel-injected model would produce up to 260 h.p.


The name Corvette, with the extended name 'Corvette Sting Ray', would prove widely popular. Base price for the coupe was $4,257.00 while the convertible ran $4,037.00. The 1963 model year would produce 10,594 coupes and 10,919 convertibles.
This remarkable styling statement by Bill Mitchell was offered for only one year with the split rear window. More importantly, the fiberglass-bodied sports car gained an independent rear suspension. Under the hood resides a fuel-injected 327 cubic-inch V8 producing 360 horsepower.
The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is famous for its split rear window and are among the most sought after and prized Corvettes.


This 48,000 mile Corvette with its original interior is painted the correct Tuxedo Black and features such rare options as: C60 air conditioning system, L75-300 horsepower327 V8 engine, N40 power steering, J50 power brakes, A31 power windows, A02 tinted shaded windshield, G81 Positraction, N34 wood grained steering wheel, M20-4 speed transmission, U69 AM/FM radio, and P92 white wall rayon tires.


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Offline Stingraykev

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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2007, 06:23:38 PM »
Hello Cam,

Here are specifications, the RPO codes for a 1963 Corvette Build Sheet... along with a little trivila Information...;42


Radically new styling, a new chassis with independent rear suspension, and offerings of both split-window coupes and convertibles were big news in 1963 as the 2nd generation Corvette began. The new Corvette was wildly successful and demand far exceeded supply.  GM built 199 Z06 heavy-duty suspension, only 50 had the 36 gallon tank and sintered metallic power brakes. On the race track,the new Stingray proved to be tough competition for the "Ford Cobra."
INFORMATION FACT: Air conditioning and leather seats were first offered as options in 1963.

1963 Corvette Specifications
Total Production = 21,513 (10,594 Coupe, 10,919 Convertible)


1963 Corvette Options
RPO# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY $ RETAIL
837 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 10,594 4,257
867 Base Corvette Convertible 10,919 4,037
898 Genuine Leather Seats 1,114 80
941 Sebring Silver Exterior Paint 3,516 80
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 629 16
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield 470 10
A31 Power Windows 3,742 59
C07 Auxillary Hardtop (convertible only) 5,739 236
C48 Heater and Defroster Deletion 124 -100
C60 Air Conditioning 278 421
G81 Positraction Rear Axle 17,554 43
G91 Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 Ratio 211 2
J50 Power Brakes 3,336 43
J65 Sintered Metallic Brakes 5,310 37
L75 327ci, 300hp Engine 8,033 53
L76 327ci, 340hp Engine 6,978 107
L84 327ci, 360hp Engine (fuel injection) 2,610 430
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission 17,973 188
M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 2,621 199
N03 36 Gallon Fuel Tank (coupe only) 63 202
N11 Off Road Exhaust System n/a 37
N34 Woodgrained Plastic Steering Wheel 130 16
N40 Power Steering 3,063 75
P48 Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels n/a 322
P91 6.70x15 Blackwall Tires 412 15
P92 6.70x15 Whitewall Tires 19,383 31
T86 Back-up Lamps 318 10
U85 Signal Seeking AM Radio 11,368 137
U69 AM-FM Radio 9,178 174
Z06 Special Performance Equipment 199 1,818

1963 Corvette Exterior Color Choices
CODE EXTERIOR QUANTITY
900 Tuxedo Black n/a
936 Ermine White n/a
923 Riverside Red 4,612
916 Daytona Blue 3,475
912 Silver Blue n/a
932 Saddle Tan n/a
941 Sebring Silver 3,516


1963 Corvette Interior Color Choices
CODE COLOR
Std/Blk Black Vinyl
490A/J/S/XE/XG Dark Blue Vinyl (coupe)
490B/K/T/XF/XH Dark Blue Vinyl (convertible)
490C/L/Q/XA/XC Red Vinyl (coupe)
490D/M/R/XB/XD Red Vinyl (convertible)
490E/N/U/XJ/XL Saddle Vinyl (coupe)
490F/P/V/XK/XM Saddle Vinyl (convertible)
898A/E/Q/G/S Saddle Leather (coupe)
898B/F/R/H/T Saddle Leather (convertible)

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« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2007, 06:47:08 PM »