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C2 Corvette (1963-1967)

The Age of Muscle

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1963 Split-Window Coupe

The 1963 split-window coupe is one of the most popular C2 Corvettes.

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Here are some basic production and model statistics for the C2 era Corvettes:

1963
Total Production: 21,513
Coupes: 10,594
Convertibles: 10,919
Base price: $4038 coupe/$4037 convertible
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8, 327 c.i.
Horsepower: 250/300/340/360
Notes: First year for independent rear suspension and Sting Ray name, only year for split-window coupe, only year for C2 Grand Sport models

1964
Total Production: 22,229
Coupes: 8304
Convertibles: 13,925
Base price: $4252 coupe/$4037 convertible
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8, 327 c.i.
Horsepower: 250/300/365/375
Notes:

1965
Total Production: 23,562
Coupes: 8186
Convertibles: 15,376
Base price: $4321 coupe/$4106 convertible
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8 327 c.i. or V8 396 c.i.
Horsepower: 250/300/350/365/375/425
Notes: Last year for fuel injection in the C2, only year for big block 396 c.i. at 425 horsepower

1966
Total Production: 27,720
Coupes: 9958
Convertibles: 17,762
Base price: $4295 coupe/$4084 convertible
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8 327 c.i. or V8 427 c.i.
Horsepower: 300/350/390/425
Notes: First year for 427 c.i. big block engine in 390 and 425 horsepower

1967
Total Production: 22,940
Coupes: 8,504
Convertibles: 14,436
Base price: $4388 coupe/$4240 convertible
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8 327 c.i. or V8 427 c.i.
Horsepower: 300/350/390/435/560
Notes: Last year of the C2 body, first year of the L88 option at 560 horsepower

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