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1962 327ci Corvette Engine
As efforts turned toward bringing the C2 Corvette to market, GM’s engineering staff envisioned a larger, more robust addition to their already popular Turbo-Fire V8 lineup. This engine would make its debut under the hood of the 1962 Corvette, further bolstering the line’s power and performance-related attributes.
Presented here are the engineering features of the new and challenging Chevrolet Corvette for 1962. Its performance, handling stability and luxury ride are designed to please the most critical car enthusiast...
1962 Corvette Sales Brochures
Download this 1962 Corvette Dealers Sales Brochure for a quick look at the features of the car. The '62 Corvette is many cars. To some, it is a luxurious personal form of transportation. To others, it is a machine for fun-driving endeavors-rallies, trials and gymkhanas...
Always on the hunt for greater speed and greater thrills, Delmo decided to replace the '61 he had been racing with a brand-new 1962 Chevy Corvette. Owing to his demonstrated skill behind the wheel and prior successes with Corvettes, Delmo had a close relationship with legendary chief engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov and enlisted his assistance with the new car. "It was easy," Delmo recalls. "I called Zora and said, 'Build me a race car.' The only other thing I said was to make it white."