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 |