More About the 1966 Corvette
1966 Corvette
1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 CloseBody Specs |
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Wheelbase: | 98.00 inches |
Overhang (Front): | 31.9 inches |
Overhang (Rear): | 45.2 inches |
Front Track: | 56.8 inches |
Rear Track: | 57.6 inches |
Length: | 175.1 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) |
Finish (paint type): | Lacquer |
Turning Diameter - Outside Front: |
41.6 feet wall - wall
39.9 feet curb - curb |
Turning Diameter - Inside Rear: |
25.6 feet wall - wall
25.6 feet 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: | 7.75-15 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, L78, L79, 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 80 |
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 |
Fuel Tank Code (RPO N03): | 36.0 Gallons (Coupe Only) |
300 Horsepower Engine, Three Speed Transmission
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Model 19467 Convertible: |
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Model 19437 Sport Coupe: |
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Model 19467 Convertible as a Hardtop: | +8 lb. |
Powerglide Transmission: | +23.3 lb. |
*These are weights that are reported to states for licensing purposes. | |
Three Speed Manual Transmission: |
Standard Engine: 3,443 lb.
Weight / Horsepower: 11.48 |
Three Speed Manual Transmission: |
L79 Engine: 3,446 lb.
Weight / Horsepower: 9.84 |
Four Speed Manual Transmission: |
Standard Engine: 3,436 lb.
Weight / Horsepower: 11.45 |
Four Speed Manual Transmission: |
L79 Engine: 3,440 lb.
Weight / Horsepower: 9.83 |
Four Speed Manual Transmission: |
L36 Engine: 3,612 lb.
Weight / Horsepower: 9.26 |
Four Speed Manual Transmission: |
L72 Engine: 3,614 lb.
Weight / Horsepower: 8.50 |
Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission: |
Standard Engine: 3,455 lb.
Weight / Horsepower: 11.52 |
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Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission: | +28 lb. |
Four Speed Transmission: | +8 lb. |
427 cubic inch Engine: | +200 lb. |
Power Brakes: | +12 lb. |
Power Steering: | +21 lb. |
Air Conditioning: | +88 lb. |
Auxiliary Top: | +58 lb. |
Radio: | +20 lb. |
Less Heater: | -19 lb. |
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Type: | V8 |
Valve Location: | In Head |
Bore / Stroke: |
4.00" / 3.25" (Standard, L79 327 Cubic Inch)
4.25" / 3.76" (L36, L72 427 Cubic Inch) |
Displacement: |
Standard, L79: 327 Cubic Inches
L36, L72: 427 Cubic Inches |
Compression Ratio: |
10.5 : 1 (Standard, L36 Engine)
11.0:1 (L72, L79 engine) |
Rocker Arms: | Stamping, Steel |
Rocker Arm Ratio: | 1.5:1 |
Valve Train Lash, Inlet / Exhaust
Hydraulic Lifters |
Zero |
Valve Train Lash, Inlet / Exhaust
Mechanical Lifters (RPO L72): |
Inlet: .024 inch
Exhaust: .028 inch |
Crankshaft Material: | Forged Steel |
Camshaft Material: | Cast Alloy Iron |
Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
Normal Oil Pressure: |
30 - 45 psi @ 1,500 RPM
50 - 75 psi @ 2,000 RPM |
Oil Pressure Gauge: | Mechanical |
Crankcase Oil Capacity, Standard Engine: |
4 Quarts, Less Filter
5 Quarts, With Filter |
Crankcase Oil Capacity, L36, L72 and L79 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 Alternate: SAE 5W-30 can be used for 5W, 5W-20 or 10W-30 |
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: |
327 cubic inch Engines
16 Quarts (with heater) 15 Quarts (without heater) 427 cubic inch Engines 23 Quarts (with heater) 22 Quarts (without heater) |
Thermostat Type: | Choke |
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: | 13 PSI |
Battery: |
12 volt
61 Amp hr. @ 20 hr. 6 cells / 66 Plates |
Thermostat Opening | 177° - 182° F |
Compression Pressure: |
160 PSI (All but L72 Engine)
170 PSI (L72 Engine) |
Horsepower |
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Standard Engine: |
300 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
Torque: 360 lb-ft @ 3,400 RPM |
RPO L79: |
350 hp @ 5,800 RPM;
Torque: 360 ft-lb. @ 3,600 RPM |
RPO L36 (427 cubic inch): |
390 hp @ 5,200 RPM;
Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM |
RPO L72 (427 cubic inch): |
425 hp @ 5,600 RPM;
Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM |
Ignition System |
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Coil: | Delco-Remy 1111153 Base; 1111156 L79; 1111141 L36; 1111093 L72 |
Coil current rating: |
4 amps (engine stopped)
1.8 amps (engine running) |
Breaker Gap: | .019" (New) |
Ignition Timing
Initial Design Setting: |
6° @ 500 RPM (Standard Engine)
10° @ 700 RPM (L79 Engine) 4° @ 550 RPM (L36 Engine) 8° @ 800 RPM (L72 Engine) |
Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance: |
Begins: 900 RPM (L72: 1,000 RPM)
30° @ 5,100 RPM (Standard, L79 Engine) 28° @ 4,600 RPM (L36 Engine) |
Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance: |
Begins: 6 inches Hg (Standard Engine)
Maximum: 15° @ 12 inches Hg Begins: 4 inches Hg (L79 Engine) Maximum: 16° @ 7 inches Hg Begins: 6 inches Hg (L36 Engine) Maximum: 15° @ 12 inches Hg Begins: 7 inches Hg (L72 Engine) Maximum: 12° @ 12 inches Hg |
Spark Plug: |
AC44 (327 Cubic Inch Engines)
AC43N (427 Cubic Inch Engines) |
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 |
1966 Corvette Options
RPO | Description | Production | Price |
Genuine Leather Seats | 2,002 (7.22%) | $79.00 | |
A01 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows | 11,859 (42.78%) | $15.80 |
A02 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield | 9,270 (33.44%) | $10.55 |
A31 | Power Windows | 4,562 (16.46%) | $57.95 |
A82 | Headrests | 1,033 (3.73%) | $42.15 |
A85 | Shoulder Belts | 37 (0.13%) | $26.35 |
C07 | Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) | 8,463 (30.53%) | $231.75 |
C48 | Heater and Defroster Deletion (credit) | 54 (0.19%) | n/a |
C60 | Air Conditioning | 3,520 (12.70%) | $412.90 |
F41 | Special Front and Rear Suspension | 2,705 (9.76%) | $36.90 |
G81 | Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios | 24,056 (86.78%) | $42.15 |
J50 | Power Brakes | 5,464 (19.71%) | $42.15 |
J56 | Special Heavy Duty Brakes | 382 (1.38%) | $342.30 |
K19 | Air Injection Reactor | 2,380 (8.59%) | $44.75 |
K66 | Transistor Ignition System | 7,146 (25.78%) | $73.75 |
L36 | 427 cu. in. 390hp Engine | 5,116 (18.46%) | $181.20 |
L72 | 427 cu. in. 425hp Engine | 5,258 (18.97%) | $312.85 |
L79 | 327 cu. in. 350hp Engine | 7,591 (27.38%) | $105.35 |
M20 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 10,837 (39.09%) | $184.35 |
M21 | 4-Speed Man Transmission, close ratio | 13,903 (50.16%) | $184.35 |
M22 | 4-Speed Man Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty | 15 (0.05%) | $237.00 |
M35 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 2,401 (8.66%) | $194.85 |
N03 | 36 Gallon Fuel Tank (for coupe) | 66 (0.24%) | $198.05 |
N11 | Off Road Exhaust System | 2,795 (10.08%) | $36.90 |
N14 | Side Mount Exhaust System | 3,617 (13.05%) | $131.65 |
N32 | Teakwood Steering Wheel | 3,941 (14.22%) | $47.40 |
N36 | Telescopic Steering Column | 3,670 (13.24%) | $42.15 |
N40 | Power Steering | 5,611 (20.24%) | $94.80 |
P48 | Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels (5) | 1,194 (4.31%) | $316.00 |
P92 | Whitewall Tires, 7.75x15 (rayon cord) | 17,969 (64.82%) | $31.30 |
T01 | Goldwall Tires, 7.75x15 (nylon cord) | 5,557 (20.05%) | $46.55 |
U69 | AM-FM Radio | 26,363 (95.10%) | $199.10 |
V74 | Traffic Hazard Lamp Switch | 5,764 (20.79%) | $11.60 |
Total Production:
27,720
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 327 cu. in. 300 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,295.00. |
Colors
Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | Wheels |
900 | Tuxedo Black | 1,190 (4.29%) | Black / Red / Bright Blue / White-Blue / Saddle / Silver / Green / Blue | Black / White / Beige | Black |
972 | Ermine White | 2,120 (7.65%) | Black / Red / Bright Blue / White-Blue / Saddle / Silver / Green / Blue | Black / White / Beige | Black |
974 | Rally Red | 3,366 (12.14%) | Black / Red | Black / White / Beige | Black |
976 | Nassau Blue | 6,100 (22.01%) | Black / Bright Blue / White-Blue / Blue | Black / White / Beige | Black |
978 | Laguna Blue | 2,054 (7.41%) | Black / Bright Blue / Blue | Black / White / Beige | Black |
980 | Trophy Blue | 1,463 (5.28%) | Black / Bright Blue / Blue | Black / White / Beige | Black |
982 | Mosport Green | 2,311 (8.34%) | Black / Green | Black / White / Beige | Black |
984 | Sunfire Yellow | 2,339 (8.44%) | Black | Black / White / Beige | Black |
986 | Silver Pearl | 2,967 (10.70%) | Black / Silver | Black / White / Beige | Black |
988 | Milano Maroon | 3,799 (13.70%) | Black / Saddle | Black / White / Beige | Black |