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Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 327

(1963 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from1963
ModelCorvette Sting Ray 327Issued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS,BR,KR,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4453 mm / 175.3 in / 175.3 inGround clearance
Width1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.79
Height1275 mm / 50.2 in / 50.2 inTotal (curb) weight1377 kg / 3036 lb / 3036 lb
Wheelbase2489 mm / 98.0 in / 98.0 inDry weight
Track front1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1454 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.23
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement5354 cm3 / 326.7 cu in / 326.7 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity669.25 cm3/cylinder / 40.840 cu in/cylinder / 40.840 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio11.2 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power268.5 kW / 365.1 hp / 365.1 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque477.0 Nm / 351.8 lbft / 351.8 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output264.8 kW / 360.0 bhp / 360.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output67.2 kW/l / 1.497 bhp/cu in / 1.497 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque89.09 Nm/l / 0.779 lbft/cu in / 0.779 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.10 s / 5.10 s / 5.10 sTop (maximal) speed237 km/h / 147 mph / 147 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)6.20 s / 6.20 s / 6.20 sPower-to-weight ratio261.44 kW/ton / 355.46 bhp/ton / 355.46 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.W.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.TA.TL.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 327

 
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