1962 Corvette Production Numbers & Performance Numbers

This is the first year where seat belts became standard equipment.
This is the first year for the 327 ci. engine replacing the 283 ci.
This would be the last year for a solid rear axle, an external opening trunk and exposed headlights.
Heater/Defroster became standard equipment.
This year was the last year for the side cove on the side of the body.

1962 Corvette Options and Production
RPO	Description	Price	Production	RPO	Description	Price	Production
867	Base Convertible	$4,038.00	14,531	473	Power Operated Folding Top	$139.90	350
102	AM Radio, Signal Seeking	$137.75	13,076	488	24 Gallon Fuel Tank	$118.40	65
203	Rear Axle 3.08:1 ratio	$0.00	NA	582	327ci, 360hp Engine (fuel inj.)	$484.20	1,918
242	Positive Crankcase Ventilation	$5.40	NA	583	327ci, 300hp Engine	$53.80	3,294
276	Wheels, 15x5.5	$0.00	561	675	Positraction Rear Axle	$43.05	14,232
313	Powerglide Automatic Trans.	$199.10	1,532	685	4-Speed Manual Transmission.	$188.30	11,318
396	327ci, 340hp Engine	$107.60	4,412	686	Metallic Brakes	$37.70	2,799
419	Auxiliary Hardtop	$236.75	8,074	687	Heavy Duty Brakes and Susp.	$333.60	246
426	Power Windows	$59.20	698	1832	Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15	$31.55	NA
441	Direct Flow Exhaust System	$0.00	2,934	1833	Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon	$15.75	NA
Total Production (all convertibles): 14,531