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1963 Chevrolet Corvette

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.

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

5.9–7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 1963 Sting Ray Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1963Sting Ray Coupe 5.4L V85.90 sec14.90 sec360 hpRWD
1963Sting Ray Coupe 5.4L V86.00 sec14.40 sec360 hpRWD
1963Sting Ray Coupe 5.4L V87.20 sec15.50 sec250 hpRWD
1964Sting Ray Coupe 5.4L V88.00 sec15.20 sec300 hpRWD
1965Sting Ray Coupe 5.4L V86.20 sec14.90 sec365 hpRWD
1966Sting Ray 427 Convertible 7.0L V85.60 sec13.40 sec425 hpRWD
1967Sting Ray 427 Coupe 7.0L V84.70 sec13.60 sec435 hpRWD
1967Sting Ray 427 Convertible 7.0L V85.50 sec13.80 sec390 hpRWD

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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