1966 Corvette
Specifications
| Vehicle
Specifications |
Convertible |
Coupe |
| Wheelbase,
inches |
98.0 |
98.0 |
| Length,
inches |
175.2 |
175.2 |
| Width,
inches |
69.6 |
69.6 |
| Track,
inches |
front:
56.3 rear: 57.0 |
front:
56.3 rear: 57.0 |
| Height,
inches |
49.8 |
49.8 |
| Curb
weight, pounds |
3,230 |
3,230 |
Mechanical
Specifications (2-door convertible/coupe)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil
springs, antiroll bar, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
rear: Fixed differential, U-jointed half shafts, lateral struts,
radius rods, transverse leaf spring, tubular hydraulic shock
absorbers, antiroll bar w/big block engines
Wheels/Tires
7.75x15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
4-speed manual (opt)
2-speed Powerglide (opt)
Standard
axle ratio
3.55:1
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 5.35/327 |
5.35/327 | 7.0/427 | 7.0/427 |
| Bore x stroke, inches | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.25 x 3.76 | 4.25 x 3.76 |
| Fuel Management | 1 x 4-bbl. | 1
x 4-bbl. (AFB) |
1
x 4-bbl. |
1 x 4-bbl. |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 300 @ 5000 | 350 @ 5800 | 390 @ 5400 | 425 @ 5600 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 360 @ 3200 | 360 @ 3600 | 460 @ 3600 | 460 @ 4000 |
Published
Performance Numbers
| Acceleration |
425
hp, 4-sp man. |
| 0-60
mph, sec |
5.6 |
| 0-100
mph, sec |
NA |
| 1/4-mile,
sec @ mph |
13.4
@ 105 |
Vehicle
Production and Base Prices
| Car
Type |
Production |
Price |
| 2-door
convertible |
17,762 |
$4,084.00 |
| 2-door
coupe |
9,958 | 4,295.00 |
Options and Production
| Option |
Production |
Price |
| Leather
Seats |
2,002 |
$79.00 |
| Soft
Ray Tinted Glass, all |
11,859 |
15.80 |
| Soft
Ray Tinted Glass, windshield |
9,270 |
10.55 |
| Power Windows | 4,562 |
57.95 |
| Headrests |
1,033 |
42.15 |
| Shoulder Belts | 37 | 26.35 |
| Auxiliary
Hardtop |
8,463 |
231.75 |
| Heater
and Defroster Delete (credit) |
54 |
97.85 |
| Air
Conditioning |
3,520 |
412.90 |
| Special
Front and Rear Suspension |
2,705 |
36.90 |
| Positraction
Rear Axle, all ratios |
24,056 |
42.15 |
| Power
Brakes |
5,464 |
42.15 |
| Special
Heavy Duty Brakes |
382 |
342.30 |
| Air
Injection Reactor |
2,380 |
44.75 |
| Transistor
Ignition System |
7,146 |
73.75 |
| 390
hp Engine |
5,116 |
181.20 |
| 425
hp Engine |
5,258 |
312.85 |
| 350
hp Engine FI |
7,591 |
105.35 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission | 10,837 |
184.35 |
| 4-speed
Manual Transmission, close ratio |
13,903 |
184.35 |
| 4-speed
Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty |
15 |
237.00 |
| Powerglide
Automatic Transmission |
2,401 |
194.85 |
| 36
Gallon Fuel Tank (coupe) |
66 |
198.05 |
| Off
Road Exhaust System |
2,795 |
36.90 |
| Side
Mount Exhaust System |
3,617 |
131.65 |
| Teakwood
Steering Wheel |
3,941 |
47.40 |
| Teakwood
Steering Column |
3,670 |
42.15 |
| Power
Steering |
5,611 |
94.80 |
| Cast
Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels |
1,194 |
316.00 |
| Whitewall Tires, 7.75 x 15 rayon | 17,969 |
31.30 |
| Goldwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 nylon | 5,557 |
46.55 |
| AM/FM Radio | 26,363 |
199.10 |
| Traffic
Hazard Lamp Switch |
5,764 |
11.60 |
Color
Choices and Production
| Color
Choice |
Production | Color
Choice |
Production |
| Tuxedo Black | 1,190 |
Ermine White | 2,120 |
| Rally Red | 3,366 |
Nassau
Blue |
6,100 |
| Laguna
Blue |
2,054 |
Trophy
Blue |
1,463 |
| Mosport
Green |
2,311 |
Sunfire
Yellow |
2,339 |
| Silver
Pearl |
2,967 |
Milano
Maroon |
3,799 |
Interior Color
Choices
| Color Choice | Production |
| Black Vinyl | NA |
| Red Vinyl | NA |
| Blue Vinyl | NA |
| Saddle Vinyl | NA |
| Silver Vinyl | NA |
| Green Vinyl | NA |
| Bright Blue Vinyl | NA |
| Two-Tone White and Blue Vinyl | NA |
| Black Leather | NA |
| Saddle Leather | NA |
| Red Leather | NA |
| Blue Leather | NA |
| Silver Leather | NA |
| Bright Blue Leather | NA |
Convertible Top
Color Choices
| Color Choice | Production |
| Black | 7259 |
| Beige | 411 |
| White | 8739 |