Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1963 Corvette.
The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has been independently tested at 5.9–7.2 sec 0–60 mph.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Corvette of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Sting Ray Coupe 5.4L V8 | 5.90 sec | 14.90 sec | 360 hp | RWD |
| 1963 | Sting Ray Coupe 5.4L V8 | 6.00 sec | 14.40 sec | 360 hp | RWD |
| 1963 | Sting Ray Coupe 5.4L V8 | 7.20 sec | 15.50 sec | 250 hp | RWD |
| 1964 | Sting Ray Coupe 5.4L V8 | 8.00 sec | 15.20 sec | 300 hp | RWD |
| 1965 | Sting Ray Coupe 5.4L V8 | 6.20 sec | 14.90 sec | 365 hp | RWD |
| 1966 | Sting Ray 427 Convertible 7.0L V8 | 5.60 sec | 13.40 sec | 425 hp | RWD |
| 1967 | Sting Ray 427 Coupe 7.0L V8 | 4.70 sec | 13.60 sec | 435 hp | RWD |
| 1967 | Sting Ray 427 Convertible 7.0L V8 | 5.50 sec | 13.80 sec | 390 hp | RWD |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.