1964 Corvette Specifications

The 1964 Corvette Sting Ray carried improved suspension features and more sound insulation to provide a quiet, powerful ride. Here are the specifications for the 1964 Corvette Sting Ray:

Horsepower swelled to 365 on the top carbureted engine of the 1964 Corvette, and to 375 for the
Horsepower swelled to 365 on the top carbureted engine of the
1964 Corvette, and to 375 for the "fuelie" version.

Vehicle Specifications
Convertible
Coupe
Wheelbase, inches
98.0
98.0
Length, inches
175.3
175.3
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
3,180
3,180

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
6.70x15

Brakes
front: 11-inch drum
rear: 11-inch drum

Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
4-speed manual (opt)
2-speed Powerglide (opt)

Standard axle ratio
3.70:1

Engine Specifications

Typeohv V-8ohv V-8ohv V-8ohv V-8
Displacement, liters/cu inch5.35/327
5.35/327 5.35/3275.35/327
Bore x stroke, inches4.00 x 3.254.00 x 3.254.00 x 3.254.00 x 3.25
Fuel Management1 x 4-bbl. 1 x 4-bbl. (AFB)
1 x 4-bbl. (AFB)
fuel injection
Horsepower @ rpm250 @ 4400300 @ 5000365 @ 6200375 @ 6200
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot350 @ 2800360 @ 3200350 @ 4000350 @ 4400

Published Performance Numbers

Acceleration
300 hp, 3-sp automatic
0-60 mph, sec
8.0
0-100 mph, sec
20.2
1/4-mile, sec @ mph
15.2 @ 85

Vehicle Production and Base Prices

Car Type
Production
Price
2-door convertible
13,925
$4,037.00
2-door coupe
8,304
4,252.00

Options and Production

Option
Production
Price
Leather Seats
1,334
$80.70
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all
6,031
16.15
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield
6,387
10.80
Power Windows 3,706
59.20
Auxiliary Hardtop
7,023
236.75
Heater and Defroster Delete (credit)
60
100.00
Air Conditioning
1,998
421.80
Special Front and Rear Suspension
82
37.70
Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios
18,279
43.05
Highway Rear Axle, 3.08:1
2,310
2.20
Power Brakes
2,270
43.05
Sintered Metallic Brake Package
29
629.50
Sintered Metallic Brakes, power
4,780
53.80
Transistor Ignition System
552
75.35
300 hp Engine
10,471
53.80
365 hp Engine
7,171
107.60
375 hp Engine FI
1,325
538.00
4-speed Manual Transmission 19,034
188.30
Powerglide Automatic Transmission
2,480
199.10
36 Gallon Fuel Tank (coupe)
38
202.30
Off Road Exhaust System
1,953
37.70
Power Steering
3,126
75.35
Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels
806
322.80
Blackwall Tires, 6.70 x 15 nylon
372
15.70
Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 19,977
31.85
Back Up Lamps
11,085
10.80
AM/FM Radio
20,934
176.50

Color Choices and Production

Color Choice
 Production Color Choice
Production
Tuxedo Black1,897
Silver Blue
3,121
Daytona Blue
3,454
Riverside Red
5,274
Saddle Tan
1,765
Ermine White
3,909
Sebring Silver
2,785


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