1967 Corvette

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1967 Corvette

Though it was meant to be a redesign, the 1967 Corvette turned out to be another carryover Sting Ray, because its intended successor was found to have some undesirable aerodynamic traits. Duntov demanded more time in the wind tunnel to devise fixes before it went into production.

Front-fender "gills," single backup lamp above the license plate, and central
handbrake identified the last-of-the-line 1967 Corvette Sting Ray.

Still, the 1967 Corvette was a Sting Ray refined to the limit -- the very best of the five-year run and quite possibly the best Corvette ever. It was certainly the cleanest Sting Ray ever, though changes were again modest. Five smaller front fender vents replaced the three larger ones, and flat-finish rockers sans ribbing conferred a lower, less chunky appearance. New, and thus unique, was a single backup light, mounted above the license plate. The previous models' old-fashioned wheel covers gave way to slotted six-inch Rally wheels with chrome beauty rings and lug nuts concealed behind small chrome caps. Interior alterations were likewise modest and included revised upholstery, and the handbrake moved from beneath the dash to between the seats. The convertible's optional hardtop was now dubiously offered with a black vinyl cover, which was a fad among all cars at the time.

Powertrains changed hardly at all. The two small-block V-8s returned, as did the 390-bhp big-block (hulking beneath a redesigned hood scoop). But the top two 427s now developed 400 and 435 bhp with a switch to triple two-barrel carburetors. As before, they differed in compression ratios -- 10.25:1 and 11.0:1, respectively -- and the solid lifters and transistorized ignition that went on the 425-bhp unit. The latter, RPO L71, was also available with special aluminum heads (instead of cast iron) and larger-diameter exhaust valves as RPO L89, though with the same grossly understated horsepower.

Very little was changed in the powerful 1967 Corvette engine.

The ultimate Corvette engine for '67 was coded L88, which was an even wilder L89 that was as close to a pure racing engine as Chevy had ever offered in regular production. Besides the lightweight heads and bigger ports, it came with an even hotter cam, aluminum radiator, small-diameter flywheel, stratospheric 12.5:1 compression, and a single huge Holley four-barrel carburetor. The result was no less than 560 bhp, again at 6400 rpm. Only one problem: You had to use 103-octane racing fuel, which was available only at select service stations. Clearly this was not an engine for the casual motorist. When the L88 was ordered, Chevy made several individual options mandatory, including Positraction, the transistorized ignition, heavy-duty suspension, and power brakes, as well as RPO C48, which deleted the normal radio and heater to cut down on weight and discourage the car's use on the street. As costly as it was powerful -- at an additional $1,500 over the base $4,240.75 price -- the L88 engine and required options were sold to a mere 20 power-hungry buyers that year.

With potential buyers anticipating the car's overdue redesign, sales for the Sting Ray's final year totaled 22,940, down over 5,000 units from 1966 results. Meanwhile, Chevrolet readied its third-generation Corvette for the 1968 model year. While the new model would hit the streets for the first time in five years without the Sting Ray designation, it would nonetheless retain a marine-based appellation, albeit as a nickname. Soon the "Shark" would emerge to prowl the turbulent waters that were churning in late-1960's America.

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1967 Corvette Specifications

The 1967 Corvette Sting Ray was the last Corvette of its generation, and five years of refinements made it the best of the line. Here are the specifications for the 1967 Corvette Sting Ray:

Sales for 1967, the Sting Ray's final year, were down
over 5,000 units in anticipation of a redesign.

Vehicle Specifications	Convertible	Coupe
Wheelbase, inches	98.0	98.0
Length, inches	175.1	175.1
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	3,360	3,360

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-inch disc
rear: 11-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	ohv V-8	ohv V-8
Displacement, liters/cu inch	5.35/327	5.35/327	7.0/427	7.0/427	7.0/427	7.0/427
Bore � stroke, inches	4.00 x 3.25	4.00 x 3.25	4.25 x 3.76	4.25 x 3.76	4.25 x 3.76	4.25 x 3.76
Fuel Management	1 x 4-bbl.	1 x 4-bbl.	1 x 4-bbl.	3 x 2-bbl.	3 x 2-bbl.	1 x 4-bbl.
Horsepower @ rpm	300 @ 5,000	350 @ 5,800	390 @ 5,400	400 @ 5,400	435 @ 5,800	430 @ 5,200
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot	360 @ 3,200	360 @ 3,600	460 @ 3,600	460 @ 3,600	460 @ 4,000	450 @ 4,400

Published Performance Numbers

Acceleration	300 hp, 4-sp man.
0-60 mph, sec	7.8
0-100 mph, sec	23.1
1/4-mile, sec @ mph	16.0 @ 87

Vehicle Production and Base Prices

Car Type	Production	Price
2-door convertible	14,436	$4,240.75
2-door coupe	8,504	4,388.75

Options and Production

Option	Production	Price
Leather Seats	1,601	$79.00
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all	11,331	15.80
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield	6,558	10.55
Power Windows	4,036	57.95
Headrests	1,762	42.15
Shoulder Belts	1,426	26.35
Auxiliary Hardtop	6,880	231.75
Vinyl Covering	1,966	52.70
Heater and Defroster Delete (credit)	35	97.85
Air Conditioning	3,788	412.90
Special Front and Rear Suspension	2,198	36.90
Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios	20,308	42.15
Power Brakes	4,766	42.15
Special Heavy Duty Brakes	267	342.30
Air Injection Reactor	2,573	44.75
Transistor Ignition System	5,759	73.75
390 hp Engine	3,832	200.15
400 hp Engine	2,101	305.50
435 hp Engine	3,754	437.10
350 hp Engine	6,375	105.35
430 hp Engine	20	947.90
Aluminum Cylinder Heads for L71	16	368.65
4-speed Manual Transmission	9,157	184.35
4-speed Manual Transmission, close ratio	11,015	184.35
4-speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty	20	237.00
Powerglide Automatic Transmission	2,324	194.85
36 Gallon Fuel Tank (coupe)	2	198.05
Off Road Exhaust System	2,326	36.90
Side Mount Exhaust System	4,209	131.65
Telescopic Steering Column	2,415	42.15
Power Steering	5,747	94.80
Cast Aluminum Bolt-On Wheels	720	263.30
Whitewall Tires, 7.75 x 15	13,445	31.35
Redline Tires, 7.75 x 15	4,230	46.65
Speed Warning Indicator	2,108	10.55
AM/FM Radio	22,193	172.75

Color Choices and Production

Color Choice	Production	Color Choice	Production
Tuxedo Black	815	Ermine White	1,423
Rally Red	2,341	Marina Blue	3,840
Lynndale Blue	1,381	Elkhart Blue	1,096
Goodwood Green	4,293	Sunfire Yellow	2,325
Silver Pearl	1,952	Marlboro Maroon	3,464

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1963 Corvette	1964 Corvette	1965 Corvette
1966 Corvette	1967 Corvette

Looking for more information on Corvettes and other cars? See:

Corvettes: Learn about the history behind each model year and see Corvette photographs.
Corvette Specifications: Get key specifications, engine and transmission types, prices, and production totals.
Corvette Museum: The National Corvette Museum draws Corvette lovers from all over the world. Learn more about the museum.
Corvette Pictures: Find pictures of the hottest classic and current-year Corvettes.
Muscle Cars: Get information on more than 100 tough-guy rides.
Consumer Guide Corvette Reviews: Considering a Corvette purchase? See what Consumer Guide has to say.