1966 CORVETTE

V.I.N. NUMBERS

PositionCharacterDescription
11Chevrolet Division
2 & 394body series: Corvette
4 & 567convertible
37coupe
661966
7SAssembled in St. Louis, MO
8 to 13100001 to 123562production sequence
1 to 70001001sequential production number
8F or TFlint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10Carburetion & transmission
  • HH = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HR = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HD = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HO = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four barrel carburetor
  • HT = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • HP = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • KH = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • IK = 427-cid 425-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission
  • IL = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • IM = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • IP = 427-cid 425-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • IQ = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and four-barrel carburetor
  • IR = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission, four-barrel carburetor
ColorVinyl UpholsteryLeather Upholstery
BlackSTD402
Red407408
Bright Blue414415
Dark Blue418419
Saddle420421
Silver & Black426427
Green430431
White & Blue450451

IDENTIFICATION

Series No.Body/Style No.Body TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
19437
1966 Corvette

1966 Corvette 2-dr. Fastback Coupe - 2 passenger

$42952985 lb9,958
19467
1966 Corvette

1966 Corvette 2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger

$40843005 lb17,762

ENGINE

FeatureStandard EngineOptional Engine (RPO L79)Optional Engine (RPO L30)Optional Engine (RPO L72)
TypeV-8, Overhead valve
BlockCast iron block
Displacement327 cid427 cid
Bore & Stroke4.00 x 3.25"4.251 x 3.76"
Compression ratio10.50:111.0:110.50:111.0:1
Brake horsepower300 @ 5000350@5800390@5200425@5000
Torque350 lb-ft @ 2800360 lb-ft @ 3000460 lb-ft @ 3600460 lb-ft @ 4000
Main bearingfive
Valve liftershydraulicMechanical valve lifters & Special-performance camshaft
Fuel supplyHolley four-barrelLarge Holley four-barrel

TRANSMISSION

Standard Manual Transmission Optional Manual Transmission Optional Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission
three-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter High-performance four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter Special high-performance four-speed manual all-synchromesh close-ratio transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter Two-speed Powerglide transmission (optional)

CHASSIS

FeatureConvertibleCoupe
Wheelbase98 inches (2.489 m)98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length175.2 inches (4.450 m)175.3 inches (4.453 m)
Overall width69.6 inches (1.768 m)69.6 inches (1.768 m)
Overall height 49.6 inches (1.265 m)
Front tread57.6 inches (1.443 m)57.6 inches (1.463 m)
Rear tread58.3 inches (1.481 m)58.3 inches (1.481 m)
FrameFull-length ladder type with five cross members and separate body
Ground Clearance5 inches (12.7 cm)5 inches (12.7 cm)
Front suspensionIndependent; upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar; tubular shocks
Rear suspensionIndependent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs; lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts; radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbers
SteeringSaginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 41.6 turning circle
Rear axle typeHypoid semi-floating
BrakesHydraulic, vented four wheel discs; 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers, total swept area 461 sq. in.
Wheels6" wide 15" 5-lug steel disc
Standard rear axle ratio3.55:1
Optional rear axle ratio3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1

OPTIONS

RPO 898Genuine leather seat trim$79
RPO A01Soft-Ray tinted glass, all windows$15.80
RPO A02Soft-Ray tinted glass, windshield$10.55
RPO A31Electric power windows$59.20
RPO A82Headrests$42.15
RPO A85Shoulder harness$26.35
RPO C07Auxiliary hardtop for convertible$231.75
RPO C48Heater and defroster deletion$97.85 credit
RPO C60Air conditioning$412.90
RPO F41Special front and rear suspension$36.90
RPO G81Positraction rear axle, all ratios$42.15
RPO J50Power brakes$43.05
RPO J56Special heavy-duty brakes$342.30
RPO K66Transistor ignition system$73.75
RPO L79327-cid 350-hp V-8$105.35
RPO L36427-cd 390-hp V-8$181.20
RPO L72427-cid 427-hp V-8$312.85
RPO M20Four-speed manual transmission$184.30
RPO M21Four-speed close-ratio manual transmission$184.30
RPO M22Heavy-duty close-ratio four-speed manual transmission$237
RPO M35Powerglide automatic transmission$194.85
RPO N0336-gallon fuel tank for coupe$198.05
RPO N11Off-road exhaust system$36.90
RPO N14Side Mount exhaust system$131.65
RPO N32Teakwood steering wheel$48.45
RPO N36Telescopic steering wheel$42.15
RPO N40Power steering$94.80
RPO P48Special cast-aluminum knock-off wheels$326.00
RPO P927.75 x 15, white sidewall tires$31.30
RPO T0l7.75 x 15 gold sidewall tires$46.55
RPO U69AM-FM radio$199.10
RPO V74Traffic hazard lamp switch$11.60

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