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C1 Corvette

Scott Kolecki·
Special Models

1961 XP-755 Mako Shark I Concept

The XP-755 was designed and the prototype was built in the beginning of 1961. Bill Mitchell was very excited about the double-bubble roof, the side exhausts and rear. It is equipped with a single four-barrel carburetor that produces upwards of 425 horsepower. The Corvette XP-755 Concept had a streamlined design, pointed snout and outlandishly future looking elements everywhere. The 1961 Mako Shark I (XP-755) was an early concept.
1962 327ci Corvette Engine
Josh Boyd·
Engines

1962 – 5.4L (327CI) V8 Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

As efforts turned toward bringing the C2 Corvette to market, GM’s engineering staff envisioned a larger, more robust addition to their already popular Turbo-Fire V8 lineup. This engine would make its debut under the hood of the 1962 Corvette, further bolstering the line’s power and performance-related attributes.
CorvSport·
Owners Manuals

1962 Corvette Owners Manual

Presented here are the engineering features of the new and challenging Chevrolet Corvette for 1962. Its performance, handling stability and luxury ride are designed to please the most critical car enthusiast...
1962 Corvette Sales Brochures
Cameron Martel·
1962 - C1 Corvette

1962 Corvette Sales Brochures

Download this 1962 Corvette Dealers Sales Brochure for a quick look at the features of the car. The '62 Corvette is many cars. To some, it is a luxurious personal form of transportation. To others, it is a machine for fun-driving endeavors-rallies, trials and gymkhanas...