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1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1963 - 1967
Price : $4,080-$4,290
Weight : 2980 lbs | 1351.705 kg
0-60 mph : 4.8 seconds.
Top Speed : 245 km/h | 152.268 mph
V 8
Displacement : 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.
Power : 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 10.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel Model 3884505 carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.
Power : 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 11.00:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 11.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 11.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Automatic , 4 Manual

1st Gear : 3.08:1
2nd Gear : 3.36:1
3rd Gear : 3.55:1
4th Gear : 3.70:1
5th Gear : 4.11:1
6th Gear : 4.56:1
Total Chevrolet Production for 1966 : 2,206,639
Total 1966 Corvette C2 production : 27,720
1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2
Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : 17,762
Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : 9,958

Fastback Coupe

Fuel Capacity : 36.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 175.2 in | 4450 mm.
Width : 69.6 in | 1768 mm.
Height : 49.8 in | 1265 mm.
Wheelbase : 98.0 in | 2489 mm.
Front Track : 56.8 in | 1443 mm.
Rear Track : 57.6 in | 1463 mm.
Ground Clearance : 5.0 in | 127 mm.

Convertible

Convertible
Convertible
Convertible
Convertible
Chassis # 194676S123573
Auction entries : 1
Convertible
Chassis # 194676S125521
Auction entries : 1
Convertible
Chassis # 194676S108390
Convertible
Convertible
Convertible
Convertible
Chassis # 194676S121415
Convertible
Price : $4,080
Weight : 3000 lbs | 1360.777 kg
Fuel Capacity : 36.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 175.2 in | 4450 mm.
Width : 69.5 in | 1765 mm.
Height : 49.8 in | 1265 mm.
Wheelbase : 98.0 in | 2489 mm.
Front Track : 56.8 in | 1443 mm.
Rear Track : 57.6 in | 1463 mm.

Suspension
Front : Independent; upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar;tubular shocks

Rear : Independent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs; lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts; radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbers

Steering
Recirculating Ball
Steering Overall Ratio : 17:1
Turns lock to lock : 2.90
Turning Circle : 41.6 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size : 11.8 in | 298 mm.
Rear Brake Size : 11.8 in | 298 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.75 x 15
Wheels : 6-inch wide 15-inch 5-lug steel disc

1966 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,650
Avg. Household Income : $6,900
Avg. Home : $14,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.32

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Q: How fast is the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 has a top speed of 245 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 has a length of 175.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 has width of 69.50 and 69.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 cost when new?A: The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 cost approximately $4,080 to $4,290 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 was offered as a Convertible, Fastback Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 had 7.75 x 15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 had 6-inch wide 15-inch 5-lug steel disc wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1966? A: Chevrolet produced 2,206,639 automobiles in 1966.

Q: How many 1966 Corvette C2s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 27,720 examples of the Corvette C2 in 1966.

Q: What engines did the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 had the following engine options: V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPM
  • V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM
  • V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM
  • V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic, 4 speed Manual.