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1964 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in Sebring Silver

1964 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in Sebring Silver

Close1964 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in Sebring Silver

Body Specs

Wheelbase:    98.00 inches
Overhang (Front):    32.0 inches
Overhang (Rear):    45.3 inches
Front Track:    56.3 inches
Rear Track:    57.00 inches
Length:    175.3 inches
Front Fender Width:    69.6 inches (Maximum)
Rear Fender Width:    67.3 inches
Height:    49.6 inches (Coupe)
  49.8 inches (Soft, Hard Top)
Hood (at Rear) to Ground:    34.8 inches
Rocker Panel to Ground (Front):    7.95 inches
Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear):    7.95 inches
Bottom of Door to Ground (Open):    13.5 inches
Bottom of Door to Ground (Closed):    12.5 inches
Windshield Slope Angle:    56.5°
Body Zero to Ground (Front):    7.7 inches
Body Zero to Ground (Rear):    7.7 inches
Headlamp to Ground:    24.4 inches
Tail Lamp to Ground:    21.8 inches
Hood Length at Centerline:    46.7 inches
Body Upper Structure Length at Centerline:   Coupe: 77.9 inches
  Soft Top: 66.8 inches
  Hardtop: 69.2 inches
Front Bumper to Ground:    18.0 inches
Rear Bumper to Ground:    16.6 inches
Oil Pan to Ground:    6.0 inches
Front Suspension to Ground:    8.0 inches
Flywheel Housing to Ground:    5.9 inches
Exhaust System to Ground:    5.0 inches
Rear Axle Differential to Ground:    7.8 inches
Spare Tire Well to Ground:    6.1 inches
Minimum Running Ground Clearance:    5.0 inches
Windshield Glass Area:    789.7 inches
Finish (paint type):    Lacquer
Turning Diameter - Outside Front:   Outside Front
  41.9 feet (right);
  41.3 feet (left)
  wall - wall
  40.4 feet (right);
  39.4 feet (left)
  curb - curb
Turning Diameter - Inside Rear:   26.2 feet (right); 25.1 feet (left) wall - wall
  26.2 feet (right); 25.1 feet (left) curb - curb
Steering gear ratio:    16:1
Steering Wheel Turns:   Manual: 3.4
  Power: 2.92
Power Steering Fluid Capacity:    2.3 Pints
Steering Wheel Type:    Deep Dish
Steering Wheel Diameter:    16.0 inches
Tire Size:    6.70-15 4 Ply Rating
Recommended Tire Inflation    24 psi, All Wheels
Wheels, Regular Production:   Size: 15 x 5.5
  Attachment to Hub: Five Hex nuts
Wheels, Quick Take-Off, RPO P48:    Size: 15 x 6
  Cast Aluminum
  Method of Retention: Adapter and Lock Nut
Three Speed Transmission:    1st Gear 2.58:1
  2nd Gear 1.48:1
  3rd Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.58:1
Automatic (Powerglide) Transmission:    Drive: 1.76:1 & 1:1
  Low and Reverse: 1.76:1
Lubricant Capacity:    3 Quarts
Four Speed Transmission
(Standard, L75 engines):
   1st Gear 2.56:1
  2nd Gear 1.91:1
  3rd Gear 1.48:1
  4th Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.64:1
Close Ratio
Four Speed Transmission
(L76, L84 engines):
   1st Gear 2.20:1
  2nd Gear 1.64:1
  3rd Gear 1.28:1
  4th Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.27:1
Transmission Lubricant Type:    Military MIL-L-2105-B
  SAE 80
Lubricant Capacity:   Three Speed: 2 Quarts
  Four Speed: 2.5 Quarts
Differential Lubricant Type:    Military MIL-L-2105-B
  SAE 60
Differential Lubricant Capacity:    3.7 pints
Axle Ratio:   3.08:1 (RPO G91 Four Speed,
  standard, L75 Engine)
  Optional: 3.36:1,
  3.55:1, 3.70:1,
  4.11:1 and 4.56:1
Transmission Synchromesh:    Three Speed: 2nd and 3rd Gears
  Four Speed: All Four Gears
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity:    20 Gallons


Special Performance Equipment

Front and Rear Suspension Equipment
RPO F40

Fuel Tank Capacity
(RPO N03, coupe only):
   36.5 Gallons
Shock Absorbers Piston Travel
(Unassembled):
   5.00 inches
Stabilizer Bar Diameter:    .940 inches
Shock Absorber Piston Diameter:    Front: 1.00 Inches; Rear: 1.375 Inches
Front Suspension Spring:   Height: 8.56 inches; ID: 3.80 inches
  Length: 100.16 Inches; .680 inch Diameter
  OD: 5.160 inches; Free Height: 10.842 inches
  Working: 8.56 inches @ 1,255 lb.
Rear Suspension Spring:    7 Leaves; Design Load - camber: 1,325 lb. @ .290
Stabilizer Bar:    Steel, .94 Inch Diameter


Weight

Model 867 Convertible:   Front: 1,505 lb; Design: 1,580; Shipping*: 1,500 lb.
  Rear: 1,605 lb; Design: 1,825; Shipping*: 1,445 lb.
  Total: 3,110 lb; Design: 3,405; Shipping*: 2,945 lb.
Model 837 Sport Coupe:   Front: 1,510 lb; Design: 1,590; Shipping*: 1,510 lb.
  Rear: 1,615 lb; Design: 1,835; Shipping*: 1,430 lb.
  Total: 3,125 lb; (Design: 3,425; Shipping*: 2,960 lb.
Model 867 Convertible as a Hardtop:    +8 lb.
Powerglide Transmission:    +23.3 lb.
*These are weights that are reported to states for licensing purposes.
Weight Differentials
Automatic (Powerglide) Transmission:    +19.5 lb.
Four Speed Manual Transmission:    +1.9 lb.
L75 300 Hosepower Engine:    +4.7 lb.
L76 340 Horsepower Engine:    +12.8 lb.
L84 360 Horsepower
Fuel Injected Engine:
   +10.5 lb.
Power Brakes:    +12.7 lb.
Power Steering:    +27.2 lb.
Optional Wheels:    +10.8 lb.
Positraction Axles:    +8.9 lb.
Auxiliary Top:    +6.2 lb.


Engine Specs

Type::    V8
Valve Location::    In Head
Bore / Stroke::    4.00" / 3.25"
Displacement::    327 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio::   10.5 : 1 (Standard; 300 hp RPO L75 engine)
  11.25:1 (340 hp RPO L76; 360 hp engines RPO L84)
Rocker Arms:    Stamping, Steel
Rocker Arm Ratio:    1.5:1
Valve Train Lash, Inlet / Exhaust    Standard, 300 Horsepower (RPO L75) Engines
1 Turn Down From "No Lash"
Valve Train Lash, Inlet / Exhaust:    365 Horsepower (RPO L76), 375 Horsepower (RPO L84) Engines
  Inlet: .008 inch - hot
  Exhaust: .018 inch - hot
Crankshaft Material::    Forged Steel
Valve Train Lifters:   250 horsepower, 300 horsepower (RPO L75) Engines: Hydraulic
  365 Horsepower (RPO L76) Engine, 375 Horsepower (RPO L84) Engine: Mechanical
Camshaft Material::    Cast Alloy Iron
Oil Pump Type::    Gear
Normal Oil Pressure:    35 psi @ 2,000 RPM
Oil Pressure Gauge:    Mechanical
Crankcase Oil Capacity, Standard and L75 Engines:    4 Quarts, Less Filter
  5 Quarts, With Filter
Crankcase Oil Capacity, L76 and L84 Engines:    5 Quarts, Less Filter
  6 Quarts, With Filter
Recommended Oil Grade:   Above 32°: SAE 20W, SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30
  To 0°: SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30
  Below 0°: SAE 5W or SAE 5W-20
  Sustained high speed over 90°F - SAE 30
Fuel Tank:    16.4 Gallons
Compression Pressure:   160 PSI (Base, RPO L75 Engine)
  150 PSI (RPO L76, L84 Engine)
Carburetor:   Carter 3826003 Single 4 barrel
  L75 Engine: Carter 3826004 (3826006 Powerglide)
  L76 Engine: Carter 3826004
Fuel Filter:    Strainer
Fuel Pump:    Mechanical
Fuel Pressure:    5¼ - 6½ PSI
Cooling System Capacity:    ~17 Quarts (with heater)
  ~16 Quarts (without heater)
Thermostat Type:    Choke
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:    13 +/- 1 PSI
Battery:   12 volt
  61 Amp hr. @ 20 hr.
  6 cells / 66 Plates
Thermostat Opening:    167° - 172° F

Horsepower
Standard Engine:   250 hp @ 4,400 RPM;
  Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM
RPO L75:    300 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
  Torque: 360 ft-lb. @ 3,200 RPM
RPO L76:   365 hp @ 6,200 RPM;
  Torque: 360 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
RPO L84
Fuel Injection:
   375 hp @ 6,200 RPM;
  Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM

Fuel Injection
Manufacturer:    Rochester Products
Model:    7017380
Recommended Fuel:    Premium
Fuel Pump:    Mechanical
Fuel Pressure:    5 ¼ - 6 ½ PSI (Idle to 1,000 RPM)
Inlet Manifold:    Cast Aluminum
Air Cleaner Type:    Dry
Air Meter Location:    Engine Left Side
Plenum Chamber:    Integral With Inlet Manifold
Ram Pipe Length:    12 Inches
Fuel Induction:    Metered as Function of Air Flow
Air / Fuel Ratio Control:    Vacuum Sensitive Diaphragm Located on Air Flow Meter
Fuel Meter Pump Type:    Gear
Fuel Meter Pump Location:    In Fuel Meter Assembly
Fuel Meter Pump Drive:    Gear Driven by Flexible Shaft From Distributor
Fuel Meter Pump Pressure:    300 PSI
Injection Nozzles Quantity:    8
Injection Nozzles Material:    Brass
Injection Nozzles Location:    Mounted on Inlet Manifold Above Intake Ports
Injection Nozzles Orifice Size - Fuel:    .0118 inch
Injection Nozzles Insulation:    Bakelite
Automatic Choke Type:    Electric, Time Temperature Type
Automatic Choke Location:    On Air Meter Assembly
Automatic Choke Current Draw:    1 amp @ 70°
Automatic Choke Fast Idle Cam:    Yes

Ignition System
Coil:    Delco-Remy 1115091 (FI Engines: 1115107)
Coil current rating:   4 amps (engine stopped)
  1.8 amps (engine running)
Breaker Gap:    .019" (New), .016" (Used)
Ignition Timing:    4° (Standard Engine)
  8° (L75 Engine)
  10° (L76, L84 Engines)
Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance:    Begins: 700 RPM
  24 ° @ 2,400 RPM
Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance:    Begins: 8° @ 8 inches Hg
  Maximum: 15.5° @ 15 inches Hg
Spark Plug:    AC44
Spark Plug Thread:    14 mm.
Spark Plug Torque:    25 lb.-ft.
Spark Plug Gap:    .033 - .038 inch
Firing Order:    1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

1964 Corvette Options

RPO: Description Production:    Price
Genuine Leather Seats 1,334 (6.00%) $80.70
A01 Soft Ray Tiknted Glass, all windows 6,031 (27.13%) $16.15
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield 6,387 (28.73%) $10.80
A31 Power Windows 3,706 (16.67%) $59.20
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) 7,023 (31.59%) $236.75
C48 Heater and Defroster Deletion (credit) 60 (0.27%) n/a
C60 Air Conditioning 1,988 (8.94%) $421.80
F40 Special Front and Rear Suspension 82 (0.37%) $37.70
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 18,279 (82.23%) $43.05
G91 Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 ratio 2,310 (10.39%) $2.20
J50 Power Brakes 2,270 (10.21%) $43.05
J56* Special Sintered Metallic Brake Package 29 (0.13%) $629.50
J65 Sintered Metallic Brakes, power 4,780 (21.50%) $53.80
K66 Transistor Ignition System 552 (2.48%) $75.35
L75 327 cu. in. 300hp Engine 4,780 (21.50%) $53.80
L76 327 cu. in. 365hp Engine 7,171 (32.26%) $107.60
L84 327 cu. in. 375hp Engine (fuel injection) 1,325 (5.96%) $538.00
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission 19,034 (85.63%) $188.30
M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 2,480 (11.16%) $199.10
N03 36 Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe only) 38 (0.17%) $202.30
N11 Off Road Exhaust System 1,953 (8.79%) $37.70
N40 Power Steering 3,126 (14.06%) $75.35
P48 Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels (5) 806 (3.63%) $322.80
P91 Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 (nylon cord) 372 (1.67%) $15.07
P92 Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 (rayon cord) 19,977 (89.87%) $31.85
T86 Back-up Lamps 11,085 (49.87%) $10.80
U69 AM-FM Radio 20,934 (94.17%) $176.50

Total Production: 22,229
Coupe: 8,304 (37.36%)
Convertible: 13,925 (62.64%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 327 cu. in. 250 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,252.00.
Base Corvette Convertible with 327 cu. in. 250 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,037.00.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top Wheels
900 Tuxedo Black 1,897 (8.53%) Black / Red / Silver / White Black / White / Beige Black
912 Silver Blue 3,121 (14.04%) Black / Blue / White Black / White / Beige Black
916 Daytona Blue 3,454 (15.54%) Blue / Silver / White Black / White / Beige Black
923 Riverside Red 5,274 (23.73%) Black / Red / White Black / White / Beige Black
932 Saddle Tan 1,765 (7.94%) Saddle / White Black / White / Beige Black
936 Ermine White 3,909 (17.59%) Black / Blue / Red / Saddle / Silver / White Black / White / Beige Black
940 Satin Silver 2,785 (12.53%) Black / Blue / Red / Silver / White Black / White / Beige Black

1964 Corvette