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| 1963 Corvette Fast Facts - 1963 Corvettes were the first year of the C2 Corvette generation and revolutionized Corvettes in both body style and chassis engineering.
- 1963 Corvette's improved aerodynamics and style changes make it the most significant model years in existence.
- 1963 Corvettes made international waves with its improved handling, feel, and responsiveness.
- 1963 Corvettes had an independent rear suspension, which provided much improved performance and was unique in the car industry.
- Independent rear suspensions in 1963 Corvettes bucked the "live rear axle" car trend.
- 1963 Corvettes were lighter, handled better and had better contact with the road surface.
- 1963 Corvette's independent rear suspension differentials were bolted to the frame, thus vibrations in wheel did not affect the other wheel.
- 1963 Corvette's independent rear suspensions were comprised of strut rods, axle half shafts and a radius arm that ran from the frame to the rear spindle support.
- 1963 Corvettes weighed around 100 pounds less than the previous staight axle model year.
- 1963 Corvettes had a reduced length chassis, which improved handling.
- 1963 Corvettes had adjustable steering ratios.
- 1963 Corvettes had adjustable steering wheels.
- 1963 Corvettes were the first year to offer power steering.
- 1963 Corvettes had larger brakes.
- 1963 Corvettes came in either coupe or convertible options and were about an even 50-50 in production at year's end.
- 1963 Corvettes were shorter, narrower and sat lower to the ground than previous generations.
- 1963 Corvettes were the only year for the split rear window - known as the split window coupe.
- 1963 Corvette coupes had more storage space.
- 1963 Corvette hoods had faux vent grills.
- 1963 Corvettes were the first to be known as "Sting Rays" (Stingrays).
- 1963 Corvette engine options remained unchanged from the previous model year.
- 1963 Corvettes had all new interiors featuring separation between the driver and passenger.
- 1963 Corvettes had a telescoping steering wheel.
- 1963 Corvettes were the first year to have optional air conditioning.
- The air conditioning option on 1963 Corvettes cost $422 and around 1% had it.
- 1963 Corvettes were the first year for power steering.
- 1963 Corvettes were the first year to offer leather seats - leather only came if the interior color chosen was Saddle Tan.
- 1963 Corvettes were the first year for concealed hide away headlights, which were aerodynamic.
- 1963 Corvettes were offered with a Z06 option which included: fuel injected 327 cubic inch motor, fiberglass fuel tank, heavy duty suspension, special brakes and positraction differential.
- Less than 200 1962 Corvettes were produced with the Z06 option, which cost around $1,800.
- Only one 1963 Convertible is known to exist with the Z06 package.
- 21,513 1963 Corvettes were produced.
- 10,594 1963 Corvettes were coupes.
- 10,919 1963 Corvettes were convertibles.
- Chevrolet had to add an additional shift at their assembly plant to keep up with production demand.
- A base 1963 Corvette Coupe with 250 horsepower engine and 3 speed manual transmission cost around $4,300.
- A base 1963 Corvette Convertible with 250 horsepower engine 3 speed manual transmission cost around $4,000.
- 1963 Corvette options: leather seats, AM signal seeking radio, AM-FM signal seeking radio, power windows, plastic steering wheel, power steering, auxiliary hard top, air conditioning, power brakes, metallic brakes, back up lamps, 36 gallon fuel tank, four speed manual transmission, powerglide automatic transmission, off road exhaust system, heater and defroster, tinted glass windows, tinted glass windshield, positraction rear axle, highway axle, Z06 performance equipment, 300 horsepower engine, 340 horsepower engine, 360 horsepower engine with fuel injection, blackwall tires, whitewall tires and silver exterior paint.
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