1966 Corvette

V.I.N. NUMBERS

The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was located on a stainless steel plate welded to the right side hinge pillar cross-brace under the glove box
Convertible Serial numbers ranged from 194676S100001 to 194676S127720
Coupe Serial numbers ranged from 194376S100001 to 194376S127720

1 to 7	0001001	sequential production number
8	F or T	Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10	Carburetion & 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

Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
The Fisher Body Style Number 66-19467 identifies a Corvette Sting Ray convertible
The Fisher Body Style Number 66-19437 identifies a Corvette Sting Ray coupe
The body number is the production serial number of the body.
The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
The ten 1966 Corvette exterior colors were:
- 900 = Tuxedo Black
- 972 = Ermine White
- 974 = Rally Red
- 976 = Nassau Blue
- 978 = Laguna Blue
- 980 = Trophy Blue
- 982 = Mosport Green
- 984 = Sunfire Yellow
- 986 = Silver Pearl
- 988 = Milano Maroon
Upholstery Codes

IDENTIFICATION

Series No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
194	37	1966 Corvette 2-dr. Fastback Coupe - 2 passenger	$4295	2985 lb	9,958
194	67	1966 Corvette 2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger	$4084	3005 lb	17,762

ENGINE

Feature	Standard Engine	Optional Engine (RPO L79)	Optional Engine (RPO L30)	Optional Engine (RPO L72)
Type	V-8, Overhead valve
Block	Cast iron block
Displacement	327 cid	427 cid
Bore & Stroke	4.00 x 3.25"	4.251 x 3.76"
Compression ratio	10.50:1	11.0:1	10.50:1	11.0:1
Brake horsepower	300 @ 5000	350@5800	390@5200	425@5000
Torque	350 lb-ft @ 2800	360 lb-ft @ 3000	460 lb-ft @ 3600	460 lb-ft @ 4000
Main bearing	five
Valve lifters	hydraulic	Mechanical valve lifters & Special-performance camshaft
Fuel supply	Holley four-barrel	Large 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

Feature	Convertible	Coupe
Wheelbase	98 inches (2.489 m)	98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length	175.2 inches (4.450 m)	175.3 inches (4.453 m)
Overall width	69.6 inches (1.768 m)	69.6 inches (1.768 m)
Overall height		49.6 inches (1.265 m)
Front tread	57.6 inches (1.443 m)	57.6 inches (1.463 m)
Rear tread	58.3 inches (1.481 m)	58.3 inches (1.481 m)
Frame	Full-length ladder type with five cross members and separate body
Ground Clearance	5 inches (12.7 cm)	5 inches (12.7 cm)
Front suspension	Independent; upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar; tubular shocks
Rear suspension	Independent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs; lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts; radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbers
Steering	Saginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 41.6 turning circle
Rear axle type	Hypoid semi-floating
Brakes	Hydraulic, vented four wheel discs; 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers, total swept area 461 sq. in.
Wheels	6" wide 15" 5-lug steel disc
Standard rear axle ratio	3.55:1
Optional rear axle ratio	3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1

OPTIONS

RPO 898	Genuine leather seat trim	$79
RPO A01	Soft-Ray tinted glass, all windows	$15.80
RPO A02	Soft-Ray tinted glass, windshield	$10.55
RPO A31	Electric power windows	$59.20
RPO A82	Headrests	$42.15
RPO A85	Shoulder harness	$26.35
RPO C07	Auxiliary hardtop for convertible	$231.75
RPO C48	Heater and defroster deletion	$97.85 credit
RPO C60	Air conditioning	$412.90
RPO F41	Special front and rear suspension	$36.90
RPO G81	Positraction rear axle, all ratios	$42.15
RPO J50	Power brakes	$43.05
RPO J56	Special heavy-duty brakes	$342.30
RPO K66	Transistor ignition system	$73.75
RPO L79	327-cid 350-hp V-8	$105.35
RPO L36	427-cd 390-hp V-8	$181.20
RPO L72	427-cid 427-hp V-8	$312.85
RPO M20	Four-speed manual transmission	$184.30
RPO M21	Four-speed close-ratio manual transmission	$184.30
RPO M22	Heavy-duty close-ratio four-speed manual transmission	$237
RPO M35	Powerglide automatic transmission	$194.85
RPO N03	36-gallon fuel tank for coupe	$198.05
RPO N11	Off-road exhaust system	$36.90
RPO N14	Side Mount exhaust system	$131.65
RPO N32	Teakwood steering wheel	$48.45
RPO N36	Telescopic steering wheel	$42.15
RPO N40	Power steering	$94.80
RPO P48	Special cast-aluminum knock-off wheels	$326.00
RPO P92	7.75 x 15, white sidewall tires	$31.30
RPO T0l	7.75 x 15 gold sidewall tires	$46.55
RPO U69	AM-FM radio	$199.10
RPO V74	Traffic hazard lamp switch	$11.60

1966 CORVETTE