1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900 4-Dr. Sedan
The four-door Monza 900 brought sporty bucket-seat trim to a practical sedan body over the air-cooled flat-six.
Confidence
95%
30969W187552
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Model Code | 0969 | Corvair Monza 900 |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 187552 | Unit #187552 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvair Monza 900
Year1963
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceGM
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Clutch Size8 inches
Displacement145.3
Cylinders6
Compression8.0
Horsepower80@4400
Main Bearings4
Torque128@2300
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Rated HP28.36
Dimensions
Production31120
Weight2450
Length180
Wheelbase108
Rear Tread54.5
Width67
Height51.5
Drivetrain
AxleTransaxle
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.99
Reverse Ratio3.97
1st Gear Ratio3.50
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.5 x 13
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size9
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity14
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle with crossover
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingAir cooled
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, Power seats, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning
Colors
Exterior ColorsAdobe Beige, Autumn Gold, Azure Aqua, Daytona Blue, Ember Red, Ermine White, Ivy Green, Laurel Green, Marine Aqua, Monaco Blue, Palomar Red, Riverside Red, Saddle Tan, Sebring Silver, Silver Blue, Tuxedo Black
Pricing
MSRP$2326.00
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.