1963
Engine: |
327 cubic inch V-8 |
Horsepower: |
250@4400rpm standard, L75- 300, L76- 340,
and L84- 360 (FI) |
Transmission: |
3 speed manual standard, 4 speed manual and
2 speed auto optional |
Factory Price: |
$4257 (coupe) $4037 (convertible |
Production Total: |
21,513 (10,594 coupes) (10,919 convertibles |
Dimensions
Wheelbase: |
98 inches |
Overall Length: |
175.2 inches |
Tires: |
6.70X15
|
Weight: |
2859 lbs (coupe) 2882 (convertible |
The Corvette received totally new styling for '63. The headlights were hidden in an electrically operated panel. This was more than a gimmick as it added to the cars aerodynamic design. Front fender louvers, vents on the roof side panels and ribbed rocker panel molding were styling features used on the sides of the new Corvette. The interior had circular gauges with black faces. There was storage space under the seats. Among the standard equipment was: Windshield washer and defroster, cigarette lighter and safety belts. Seven exterior colors were offered: black, white, silver, silver blue, Daytona Blue, red, and tan. Only 1.3% this year were optioned with A/C. 83.5% came with 4 speeds. Seven colors were available: Black, white, silver, silver blue, Daytona blue, red, and tan. An L84 equipped 1963 Corvette could do 0-60 in 5.9 seconds.
1964
Engine: |
327 cubic inch V-8 |
Horsepower: |
250@4400rpm standard, L75- 300, L76- 365,
and L84- 375 (FI) |
Transmission: |
3 speed manual standard, 4 speed manual
and 2 speed auto optional |
Factory Price: |
$4252 (coupe) $4037 (convertible) |
Production Total: |
23,229 (8304 coupes) (14,925 convertibles |
Dimensions
Wheelbase: |
98 inches |
Overall Length: |
175.2 inches |
Tires: |
6.70X15 |
Weight: |
2945 lbs (coupe) 2960 (convertible) |
The styling was cleaned up a bit for 1964. The distinctive rear window divider of '63 was replaced by a solid piece of glass. The fake hood vents were also eliminated. 7 colors were available for the exterior finish: Black, white, tan, Daytona Blue, silver blue, silver, and red. 11.9% were sold with automatics, 3.2% sold with 3 speeds and 85.7% were sold with 4 speeds. An L84 equipped '64 would go from 0-100 in 14.7 seconds.
1965
Engine: |
327 cubic inch V-8, 396 cubic inch V-8 optional |
Horsepower: |
250@4400rpm standard, L75- 300, L79- 350,
L76- 365, L84- 375 (FI), and L78- 425
|
Transmission: |
3 speed manual standard, 4 speed manual
and 2 speed auto optional |
Factory Price: |
$4252 (coupe) $4037 (convertible) |
Production Total: |
23,562 (8186 coupes) (15,376 convertibles) |
Dimensions
Wheelbase: |
98 inches |
Overall Length: |
175.2 inches |
Tires: |
7.75X15 |
Weight: |
2945 lbs (coupe) 2960 (convertible) |
Three functional vertical front fender louvers, a blacked out horizontal bar grill and different rocker panel molding were the main styling changes for 1965. Standard equipment included: tachometer, safety belts, heater and defroster, windshield washer, outside rearview mirror, dual exhaust, electric clock, carpteting, manually operated soft top and sun visors. Eight exterior colors were available- Black, white, yellow, red, blue, green, silver and maroon. 89.6% of 1965 Vettes had the 4 speed. 8.6% had a Powerglide 2 speed automatic. 69.5% came with tinted glass, 10.3% had A/C, and 13.7% came with power steering. The big block was put into the Corvette for the first time this year in 396 cubic inch form. An L78 would go from 0-60 in 5.6 seconds and 0-100 in 13.4 seconds.
1966
Engine: |
327 cubic inch V-8, 427 cubic inch V-8 optional |
Horsepower: |
300@5000rpm standard, L79- 350, L39-390, L72- 425 |
Transmission: |
3 speed manual standard, 4 speed manual and
2 speed auto optional |
Factory Price: |
$4295 (coupe) $4084 (convertible) |
Production Total: |
27,720 (9958 coupes) (17,762 convertibles) |
Dimensions
Wheelbase: |
98 inches
|
Overall Length: |
175.2 inches |
Tires: |
7.75X15 |
Weight: |
2945 lbs (coupe) 2960 (convertible)
|
An eggcrate grill, ribbed rocker panel molding, chrome plated exhaust bezels, spoke style wheel covers, vinyl covered headliner and the elimination of roof vents serparated the '66 from the '65. Those equipped with the new, awesome 427 came with a power bulge in the hood. Ten lacquer choices were offered for the exterior: Black, white, Nassau Blue, Laguna Blue, Trophy Blue, red, green, maron, yellow and silver. The big block was bumped up to 427 cubic inches this year rated at 390 and 425 horsepower. Only 2% were sold this year with 3 speed manuals. 89.3% came with a 4-speed, 13.2% had a tilt steering wheel and 20.2% came with power steering. An L72 eqipped Vette would reach 100 miles per hour in an amazing 12.9 seconds.
1967
Engine: |
327 cubic inch V-8, 427 cubic inch V-8 optional |
Horsepower: |
300@5000rpm standard, L79- 350, L36-390, L68- 400, L71- 435 |
Transmission: |
3 speed manual standard, 4 speed manual and automatic optional |
Factory Price: |
$4353 (coupe) $4141 (convertible) |
Production Total: |
22,940 (8504 coupes) (14,436 convertibles) |
Dimensions
Wheelbase: |
98 inches |
Overall Length: |
175.2 inches |
Tires: |
7.75X15
|
Weight: |
3000 lbs (coupe) 3020 (convertible) |
Some consider the '67 the best looking vette of all time. It's styling, although basically the same, was cleaner and it had five functional front fender louvers. Minor changes were made to the interior. The most noticable was the relocation of the parking brake from under the dash to the center console. Standard equipment included- rally wheels, odometer, clock, carpeting, wheel trim rings, tachometer, and all vinyl, foam cushioned bucket seats available in black, white, teal blue, saddle, bright blue, and green. 88% of 1967 Vettes came with the 4 speed. 20.8% had power brakes, 16.5% had A/C, 10.5% had tilt steering and 25.1% came with power steering. The base 300hp engined '67 would go from 0-60 in 7.8 seconds and 0-100 in 23.1 seconds. An L71 equipped 1967 Corvette would do 0-60 in 5.6 seconds and reach 100mph from a standstill in just 12.9 seconds.
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