1966 Corvette Stingray Coupe--D&M Motorsports Test Drive and Review 2012 Chris Moran
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- An in-depth review of a 1966 Corvette Stingray Coupe from D&M Motorsports. Presented by Chris Moran.
The 1966 Corvette featured a new egg-crate grille and functional engine compartment cooling vents. Chevrolet's new "427" replaced the 396 as Corvettes top power-plant option. The new 427 packed pure power, and was first offered with two options for these big blocks. The RPO L36 was priced at $181and rated at 390 hp and the RPO L72, with a price tag of $312 was rated at 425 hp.
The 427/425 hp Corvette convertible could hit 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds, and ran the quarter mile in 14 seconds. "427 Turbo Jet" crossed racing flag emblems appeared above the cooling vents. Three four speed gearboxes -- wide ratio, close-ratio, and heavy-duty close ratio were optional. Side-mounted exhaust pipes were optional. A total of 5,116 L36s and 5,258 L72s were built, resulting in 38% of the 1966 Corvettes optioned with 427 power-plants.
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.
ocation Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.
WOW Auto and Air. 1966 was my favorite year for the Stingray
... Yes - cars still started, ran, accelerated, and stopped just fine way back in 1963. :-)
automatic transmission is good for a everyday driver--i had enough stick shifts and muscle--it would be nice to just get in and steer