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Chevy Corvette 1966 Technical Specifications

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1966 Chevy Corvette
  • Years of Manufacture: 1966
  • Number Built:
    • Convertible: 17,762
    • Coupe: 9,958
  • Price at Introduction:
    • Base car: US $4225
    • 425/427 V8: add US$181
    • 4 speed manual: add US$184
    • Heavy Duty suspension: add US$37
    • Power Windows: add US$58
    • AM/FM Radio: add US$ 199
    • Adjustable steering wheel: add US$ 42
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Models:
    • Convertible
    • Coupe
  • ID Location:
    • Left front body hinge pillar cross brace under glove box
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 175.1 in.
    • Total width: 69.6 in.
    • Height at kerb weight: 49.8 in.
    • Wheelbase: 98.0 in.
    • Front Track: 56.8 in.
    • Rear Track: 57.6 in.
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 3260 lb
  • Transmission:
    • 2 Speed Automatic:
      • 1st: 1.82:1
      • 2nd: 1.1:1
      • Reverse: 1.82:1
    • 3 Speed Manual:
      • 1st: 2.21:1
      • 2nd: 1.32:1
      • 3rd: 1:1
      • Reverse: 2.21:1
    • 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio:
      • 1st: 2.20:1
      • 2nd: 1.64:1
      • 3rd: 1.27:1
      • 4th: 1:1
      • Reverse: 2.27:1
    • 4 Speed Manual Wide Ratio:
      • 1st: 2.56:1
      • 2nd: 1.91:1
      • 3rd: 1.48:1
      • 4th: 1:1
      • Reverse: 2.64:1
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 4.11:1
    • Optional 3.08:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1
  • L72 425 bhp 427ci V8 Engine:
    • Capacity: 427 cubic inches
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in Vee configuration, air-injection emission control
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, upright
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Holley 4-bbl
    • Bore and Stroke: 4.25 x 3.76 in.
    • Power: 425 bhp @ 5600rpm
    • Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 4000rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
    • Other engines available 300bhp/327ci, L79 350bhp/327ci, L36 390bhp/427ci
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • Transistor
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
    • Rear: Independent, lateral struts, transverse leaf spring
  • Steering:
    • Rack and pinion, ratio 20.2:1 standard, 17.6:1 optional and with power steering option
    • Turning circle: 41.9 feet
  • Brakes:
    • Power assisted, front and rear
    • Front: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
    • Rear: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
  • Wheels:
    • 15 x 5.5K
    • 15 x 6L optional
  • Tyres:
    • 7.75 x 15 in.
    • Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
  • Performance (425bhp 427ci V8):
    • Standing Quarter Mile: 13.4 secs.
    • Speed at end: 105.0 mph
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
1966 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd WR/L72 425 bhp 427ci)
Speed
Time
0-30 mph
2.5 secs.
0-40 mph
3.3 secs.
0-50 mph
4.2 secs.
0-60 mph
5.6 secs.
0-70 mph
6.8 secs.
0-80 mph
8.8 secs.
0-90 mph
10.8 secs.
0-100 mph
12.8 secs.
Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges)
Year
Model
Year
Coupe
Model No#
Convertible
Model No#
Assembly
Plant
Serial
Range
1966
6
19437
19467
St. Louis
100001 - 127720
Corvette Engine Types and Designations: 1966
Disp.
Engine
Code
Engine Type
BHP
327
HE
Manual transmission
300
327
HH
Manual transmission and Air Injection Reactor
300
327
HR
Powerglide and Air Injection Reactor
300
327
HD
Special High Performance and Air Injection Reactor
350
327
HO
Powerglide
300
327
HT
Manual transmission and Special High Performance
350
327
HP
Power Steering
350
327
KH
Special High Performance, Air Injection Reactor and Air Conditioning
350
427
IK
Manual transmission, Special High Performance and Hydraulic Lifters
425
427
IL
Manual transmission and High Performance
390
427
IM
Manual transmission and Air Injection Reactor
390
427
IP
Manual transmission and Special High Performance
425
427
IQ
Powerglide
390
427
IR
Powerglide and Air Injection Reactor
390
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