1966 Chevy Corvette

1966 Chevy Corvette

1966 CHEVY CORVETTE STYLING CHANGES
New for 1966, there was a new egg crate-style front grille and functional engine compartment cooling vents. Big block cars got Corvette crossed flag emblems above the fender vents. Big block cars also got a special power bulge hood to make room for the bigger engine. Backup lights, now standard, were incorporated into the tail lights. The vents formerly on the B-pillar on coupes disappeared in favor of a smooth panel and a much cleaner look.


1966 Chevy Corvette CONVERTIBLE


1966 Chevy Corvette COUPE


1966 Chevy Corvette INTERIORS


1966 Chevy Corvette ENGINES

1966 CHEVY CORVETTE MECHANICAL UPGRADES
The new 427ci (7.0 liter) Mark IV Big Block V8 became the new top-line Corvette engine, replacing the 396 big block. The new Turbo Jet 427 came in 2 flavors: RPO# L36 with 390hp, and RPO# L72 with 425hp. An L72-equipped 1966 Corvette could hit 60mph in just 5.7 seconds and cover the quarter mile in 14 seconds. Three 4-speed manual transmissions were available, RPO# M20 was the standard 4-speed, RPO# M21 was the close ratio gear box, and RPO# M22 was the heavy duty close ratio box. Holley carburetors became standard on all engines.


1966 Chevrolet Corvette SPECIFICATIONS

Total Production

Coupes

Convertibles

Serial Numbers, Coupes

Serial Numbers, Convertibles

Base Price, Coupe

Base Price, Convertible

Wheelbase

Overall Length

Overall Width

Overall Height

Ground Clearance

Wheel Size

ENGINE SPECS:

Engine Type

Displacement

Engine Family

Bore & Stroke

Block Material

ENGINE OPTIONS:

27,720 total

9,958 Coupes

17,762 Convertibles

194376S100001 to 194376S127720

194676S100001 to 194676S127720

$4,295.00

$4,084.00

98.0 inches

175.2 inches

69.6 inches

49.6 inches

5.0 inches

6″ X 15″

OHV 90-degree V8 w/5 main bearings

327 cubic inches

Chevrolet Small Block V8

4.00″ X 3.25″

Cast Iron

427 cubic inches

Big Block V8

4.25″ X 3.76″

Cast Iron

RPO

Displacement

Horsepower

Torque, lb/ft

Compression

Lifters

Fuel System

Base

327 ci

300 @5,000rpm

350 @2,800rpm

10.5:1

Hydraulic

1 X Holley 4bbl

L79

325 ci

350 @ 5,800rpm

360 @ 3,000rpm

11.0:1

Hydraulic

1 X Holley 4bbl

L30

427 ci

390 @ 5,200rpm

460 @ 3,600rpm

10.5:1

Hydraulic

1 X Holley 4bbl

L72

427 ci

425 @ 5,000rpm

460 @ 4,000rpm

11.0:1

Hydraulic

1 X Holley 4bbl