Common Vehicle History - 1963-67 Corvette Sting Ray

Specifications for 1963-67 link Sting RayEngine: OHV 90 degree V-8, 327 cid, 396 cid, 427 cidConstruction: Cast-iron block and heads, individual cam, pushrodsCompression ratio: 11:1Induction: Rochester fuel-injection or one/two Carter four barrel carbsMaximum Power: 250-375 bhp (327 cid) 390-435 (427 cid )Top Speed: 152 mph0-60 mph: 5.4 sec, 427 cidTransmission: Four-speed, all syncromesh manual, optional three-speed manual, or Powerglide automaticBody/Chassis: Steel ladder body with two door convertible or car fiberglass bodyWheels: Five bolt metal (knock off metal optional) 6-in. x 15in.Tires: 6.7 in. x 15-in. Firestone Super Sport 170Brakes: Drums to 1965, then four wheel discsFront Suspension: Double wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll barRear Suspension: Semi-trailing arms, half shafts and transverse hyperlinks with transverse leaf springWheelbase: 98 inchesLength: 175.3 inchesHeight:49.8 inchesWeight: 3150 lbsQuarter Mile Performance: 12.8 @112Fuel Mileage: 9-16 mpg.Production: 118,964 including 1963-67Price: $4240 for 1967 ConvertibleThe 1963-1967 Corvette Sting RayThe 2nd generation Corvette was the 1963-1967 Sting Ray, never to be confused with the third generation 1968-82 Stingray (1 word). The styling was the appearance of many of-the styling a few ideas of new GM styling key Bill Mitchell. The inner applied a dual cockpit similar to earlier Corvettes, but updated for your Sting-ray. Beginning in 1963 the very first hard top car was supplied, presenting the a two piece rear window design. Bill Mitchell intended for it to create a visible reference to the main elevated sections to the cover. Since it limited rear presence the feature was dropped in 1964. Though the 1963 Sting Ray coupe is currently probably the most desired style of second generation Corvettes.Like all Corvettes, the Sting Ray's human anatomy is made from fiberglass systems attached to a steel ladder frame. Still another new feature was the invisible twin pop-up headlights, which not just additional fashion they helped in aerodynamic performance. Different styling sticks of the Sting Ray include elective side mounted exhaust, an electric fat on the engine (it was larger for the Corvettes that had the large block motor), and absence of a trunk lid (entry is from behind-the seats). In addition the Corvette's convertible top creases away entirely when perhaps not being used and is located beneath a flush appropriate fiberglass section behind-the driver. There is also a recommended hard top. The different year product Sting Ray's can often be separated by their side port types, as an example the 1967 had 5 side vents, the 1965 and 1966 styles had three-way side vents, the 1963-64 had horizontal double vents.Sting Rays arrived in three motor sizes, the 327 cid, the 396 cid and the 427 cid. Hp was varied between 250 and 435 by horsepower. The 396 engine was only provided in 1965, and dropped in 1966 in support of the 427. The 1967 L88 427 cid V-8 marked the pinnacle of performance for the next generation Corvette. The applications drive the rear wheels via a four-speed manual or even a three speed automatic transmission. The Sting-ray also had alloy-cased gearbox and a mix clutch housing to help with weight reduction and weight distribution. The 1963 Sting Ray was the first Corvette with an independent suspension. The 1965 was the first to have 4 wheel cd brakes.The 63 Corvette also had a choice, the Z-06. The Z-06 was created by Zora Arkus-Duntoz as a purpose-built speed. The Z-06 alternative consisted of a fuel-injected 327 cid V-8, 36.5 gallon gasoline tank, heavy-duty brakes, heavy-duty suspension, and knock-off wheels. The brakes contained drums with sintered metallic linings, power-assisted and backed by way of a combined circuit master cylinder. 'Elephant ear' scoops rammed fresh air towards the drums and cooling fans spun with-the hub.For 1967, there were four versions of-the 427 available. The very first model, the L36, charge just $200 more and presented an individual four barrel carbo, 10.25:1 compression and hydraulic lifters. It had been rated at-a strong 390 bhp. Next up was the L68 for $305 which presented three-way two-barrel Holley carbs (a first for Corvette) and was good for 400 bhp. At the top was the L71 with double two-barrel Holley carbohydrates, reliable lifters, specific efficiency cameras, and 11:1 compression which was conservatively rated at 435 bhp. Exceedingly uncommon (only 2-0 were developed) was the most effective of-the range L88 for $948 more. The L88 presented new aluminum brains, 12.5:1 pressure, and an individual Holley four barrel carbohydrate ranked at 850 cfm that lay on an aluminum in-take manifold using a special elevated plenum chamber. In-addition, you got a transistor key and Positraction differential but didn't obtain a supporter shroud, heater, or defroster. Chevrolet was cautious about exposing the engine's true potential and officially rated at only 430 bhp, but many experts thought that it-in fact developed near 600 bhp! In all, 9,707 big-blocks were designed, and thus 42.31% of all 1967 Corvettes were 427s. Sign options were relatively simple. With the L36 and L68, buyers may select from the wide-ratio ($184) or close-ratio ($184) four-speed manuals, or Powerglide automatic transmission ($194). The L71 came only with-the close-ratio four-speed. Buttocks gear rates ranged from 3.08 to 4.11. Additional options included side-mounted exhausts at $132, cast metal bolt-on wheels at $263 and detachable hardtop for the convertible for $232.Stats by year:1963Production: 21,314Coupe: 10,594Z06 Coupe: 199Convertible: 10,919Engines:327 V8 250 bhp @ 4400 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm.L75 327 V8 300 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm.L76 327 V8 340 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 344 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.L84 327 (~~'~ fuelie ~'~~) V8 360 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 352 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.Performance:327/370: 0-60 in 5.9 seconds, 1/4 mile in 14.9 seconds.1964Production: 22,229Coupe: 8,304Convertible: 13,925Engines:327 V8 250 bhp @ 4400 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm.L75 327 V8 300 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm.L79 327 V8 350 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm.L76 327 V8 365 bhp @ 6200 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm.L84 327 (~~'~ fuelie ~'~~) V8 375 bhp @ 6200 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm.Performance:N/A1965Production: 23,652Coupe: 8,186Convertible: 15,376Engines:327 V8 250 bhp @ 4400 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm.L75 327 V8 300 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm.L79 327 V8 350 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm.L76 327 V8 365 bhp @ 6200 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm.L84 327 (~~'~ fuelie ~'~~) V8 375 bhp @ 6200 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm.L78 396 V8 425 bhp @ 6400 rpm, 415 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.Performance:396/425: 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, 1/4 mile in 14.1 seconds @ 103 mph.1966Production: 27,720Coupe: 9,958Convertible: 17,762Engines:L79 327 V8 300 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm.L36 427 V8 390 bhp @ 5400 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm.L72 427 V8 425 bhp.Performance:427/425: 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, 1/4 mile in 1-4 seconds.1967Production: 22,940Coupe: 14,436Convertible: 8,504Engines:L79 327 V8 300 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm.L36 427 V8 390 bhp @ 5400 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm.L68 427 V8 400 bhp @ 5400 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.L71 427 V8 435 bhp @ 5800 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.L88 427 V8 430 bhp @ 5200 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.Performance:L88: 1/4 mile in 12.8 seconds @ 112mph.