C2 Corvette - 1963-1967
The 1963 Corvette was the first production year of the "C2 Corvettes" 1963-1967 Midyear generation. This would be the first year that a coupe body style was available. Production continued to grow over the previous years for the eight consecutive model year with 21,513 corvettes built: 10,594 Corvette Coupes and 10,919 Corvette Convertibles. Original pricing for the 1963 Corvette Coupe was $4,257. The 1963 Corvette Convertible was for sale priced slightly lower at $4,037.
The 1963 Corvette carried over the engines from the previous model year with four verisons of its 327 cubic inch engines:
327 ci 250 hp base engine
327 ci 300 (L75)
327 ci 340 (L76)
327 ci 360 (L84) FI
The 1963 Corvette switched transmission manufacturer. The 4-Speed transmission was now a Muncie instead of Borg-Warner.
The 1963 Corvette Coupe featured split glass panels earning the nickname "split window" and was unique to this model year. The hood had simulated vents in two recessed areas. Aluminum knock-off wheels were available but due to a casting error, availability was only over-the-counter. 8 Exterior colors were available:
Tuxedo Black (900)
Silver Blue (912)
Daytona Blue (916)
Riverside Red (923)
Saddle Tan (932)
Ermine White (936)
Satin Silver (940)
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