1966 Corvette Specifications

The 1966 Corvette Sting Ray offered a bigger big-block option, as the 396 became a 427 offering 390 bhp or a stout 425, versus 350 for the year's top 327. Here are the specifications for the 1966 Corvette Sting Ray:

1966 was the last year Corvette offered optional aluminum wheels.
1966 was the last year Corvette offered optional aluminum wheels.

Vehicle Specifications
Convertible
Coupe
Wheelbase, inches
98.0
98.0
Length, inches
175.2
175.2
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
3,230
3,230

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: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc

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

Standard axle ratio
3.55:1

Engine Specifications

Typeohv V-8ohv V-8ohv V-8ohv V-8
Displacement, liters/cu inch5.35/327
5.35/327 7.0/4277.0/427
Bore x stroke, inches4.00 x 3.254.00 x 3.254.25 x 3.764.25 x 3.76
Fuel Management1 x 4-bbl. 1 x 4-bbl. (AFB)
1 x 4-bbl.
1 x 4-bbl.
Horsepower @ rpm300 @ 5000350 @ 5800390 @ 5400425 @ 5600
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot360 @ 3200360 @ 3600460 @ 3600460 @ 4000

Published Performance Numbers

Acceleration
425 hp, 4-sp man.
0-60 mph, sec
5.6
0-100 mph, sec
NA
1/4-mile, sec @ mph
13.4 @ 105

Vehicle Production and Base Prices

Car Type
Production
Price
2-door convertible
17,762
$4,084.00
2-door coupe
9,9584,295.00

Options and Production

Option
Production
Price
Leather Seats
2,002
$79.00
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all
11,859
15.80
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield
9,270
10.55
Power Windows 4,562
57.95
Headrests
1,033
42.15
Shoulder Belts
37

26.35

Auxiliary Hardtop
8,463
231.75
Heater and Defroster Delete (credit)
54
97.85
Air Conditioning
3,520
412.90
Special Front and Rear Suspension
2,705
36.90
Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios
24,056
42.15
Power Brakes
5,464
42.15
Special Heavy Duty Brakes
382
342.30
Air Injection Reactor
2,380
44.75
Transistor Ignition System
7,146
73.75
390 hp Engine
5,116
181.20
425 hp Engine
5,258
312.85
350 hp Engine FI
7,591
105.35
4-speed Manual Transmission 10,837
184.35
4-speed Manual Transmission, close ratio
13,903
184.35
4-speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty
15
237.00
Powerglide Automatic Transmission
2,401
194.85
36 Gallon Fuel Tank (coupe)
66
198.05
Off Road Exhaust System
2,795
36.90
Side Mount Exhaust System
3,617
131.65
Teakwood Steering Wheel
3,941
47.40
Teakwood Steering Column
3,670
42.15
Power Steering
5,611
94.80
Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels
1,194
316.00
Whitewall Tires, 7.75 x 15 rayon 17,969
31.30
Goldwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 nylon5,557
46.55
AM/FM Radio26,363
199.10
Traffic Hazard Lamp Switch
5,764
11.60

Color Choices and Production

Color Choice
 Production Color Choice
Production
Tuxedo Black1,190
Ermine White2,120
Rally Red3,366
Nassau Blue
6,100
Laguna Blue
2,054
Trophy Blue
1,463
Mosport Green
2,311
Sunfire Yellow
2,339
Silver Pearl
2,967
Milano Maroon
3,799

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