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The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

1966 Blue Corvette Convertible

The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray introduced the real "Big Block" 427 cubic-inch engines. Models with these engines also came with a special bubble hood to accomodate the "Big Block". Both the big blocks were originally marketed as bigger displacement engines. The 425 horsepower engine was originally specified as a 450 and the 390 was originally 400. No changes to the actual engines was made but the literature and badging was changed to the lower numbers. The side vents on the coupe dissappeared this year. Backup lights were now a standard item and were incorporated into the existing tail lights. Holley carburetors which were on some optional engines before are now standard on all engines. Seats were updated to decrease wear and tear. The knock off wheels were still available although the center cap now had a dull finish. Headrests were optional for the first time and the interior door pulls are bright metal. The headliner of the '66 Vette is foam and vinyl, an upgrade from the fiberboard headliner previously used.

Production Options and Build Statistics

Total 1966 Corvettes Built - 27,720

Total 1966 Coupes - 9,958
Total 1966 Convertibles - 17,762

Serial Numbers
Coupe 194376S100001 - 194376S127720
Convertible194676S100001 - 194676S127720

The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is located on a stainless steel plate welded to the right side hinge pillar cross-brace under the glove box.

Serial Number Decoder

PositionCharacterDescription
11Chevrolet Division
2-394Body Series: Corvette
4-567Convertible
4-537Coupe
661966
7SAssembled in St. Louis, MO
8 to 13100001 to 123562Production Sequence

Engine Serial Number Decoder


1966 Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block after the engine number.

PositionValueDescription
1 to 70001001sequential production number
8F or TFlint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10Carburetion & Transmission
  • HH = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HR = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HD = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HO = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four barrel carburetor
  • HT = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • HP = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • KH = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • IK = 427-cid 425-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission
  • IL = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • IM = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • IP = 427-cid 425-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • IQ = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and four-barrel carburetor
  • IR = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission, four-barrel carburetor

The body number plate is located on the engine side of the cowl. The Fisher Body Style Number identifies the model of Corvette. 66-19467 - Corvette Sting Ray convertible 66-19437 - Corvette Sting Ray coupe The body number is the serial number of the body. The trim number represents the color of the interior, the paint color is the exterior "Magic Mirror" paint color.

Production Options

RPO
Description
Cost
Total
Prod.
%
19437Base Coupe$4,295.00 9,958 35.9%
19467Base Convertible$4,084.00 17,762 64.1%
N/AGenuine Leather Seats$79.00 2,002 7.2%
A01Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows$15.80 11,589 41.8%
A02Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield$10.55 9,270 33.4%
A31Power Windows$57.95 4,562 16.5%
A82Headrests$42.15 1,033 3.7%
A85Shoulder Belts$26.35 37 0.1%
C07Auxiliary Hardtop (Convert.)$231.75 8,463 30.5%
C48Heater/Defroster DeleteN/A 54 0.2%
C60Air Conditioning$412.90 3,520 12.7%
F41Special Front/Rear Suspension$36.90 2,705 9.8%
G81Positraction Rear Axle (all ratios)$42.15 24,056 86.8%
J50Power Brakes$42.15 5,464 19.7%
J56Special Heavy Duty Brakes$342.30 382 1.4%
K66Transistor Ignition System$73.75 3,686 13.3%
L36427ci 390hp Engine$181.20 5,116 18.5%
L72427ci, 450/425hp Engine$312.85 5,528 19.9%
L79327ci, 350hp Engine$105.35 7,591 27.4%
M204-speed Manual Transmission$184.35 10,837 39.1%
M214 Speed Manual, Close Ratio Transmission$184.35 13,903 50.2%
M224 Speed Manual, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty Transmission$237.00 15 0.1%
M35Powerglide Automatic Transmission$194.85 2,401 8.7%
N0336-Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe)$198.05 66 0.2%
N11Offroad Exhaust System$36.90 2,795 10.1%
N14Side Mount Exhaust System$131.65 3,617 13.0%
N32Teakwood Steering Wheel$47.40 3,941 14.2%
N36Telescopic Steering Column$42.15 3,670 13.2%
N40Power Steering$94.80 5,611 20.2%
P48Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels$316.00 1,194 4.3%
P92Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 Rayon Cord$31.30 17,969 64.8%
T01Goldwall Tires 7.75 x 15 Nylon Cord$46.55 5,557 20.0%
U69AM/FM Radio$199.10 26,383 95.2%
V74Traffic Hazard Switch$11.60 5,764 20.8%

Color Options for 1966

RPO
Color
Cost
Ditzler
Dupont
Lucite
RMNumber
Soft Top Color
Interior Color
Total
Prod.
%
900Tuxedo Black$0.00DDL-9300N/A88-LA-946Beige/Black/WhiteB-BB-BK-G-R-S-SI-WB 1,190 4.3%
972Ermine White$0.00DDL-8259N/A4024-LA-1199Beige/Black/WhiteB-BB-BK-G-R-S-SI-WB 2,120 7.6%
974Rally Red$0.00DDL-71491N/A4688-LHA-1744RBeige/Black/WhiteBK-R 3,366 12.1%
976Nassau Blue$0.00DDL-13057N/A4690-LA-1747Beige/Black/WhiteB-BB-BK-WB 6,100 22.0%
978Laguna Blue$0.00DDL-13188N/A4710-LA-1826Beige/Black/WhiteB-BB-BK 2,054 7.4%
980Trophy Blue$0.00DDL-13199N/A4712-LA-1825Beige/Black/WhiteB-BB-BK 1,463 5.3%
982Mosport Green$0.00DDL-43535N/A4713-LA-1827Beige/Black/WhiteBK-G 2,311 8.3%
984Sunfire Yellow$0.00DDL-81540N/A4711-LA-1828Beige/Black/WhiteBK 2,339 8.4%
986Silver Pearl$0.00DDL-32449N/A4621-LA-1708Beige/Black/WhiteBK-SI 2,967 10.7%
988Milano Maroon$0.00DDL-50706N/A4689-LMA-1746MBeige/Black/WhiteBK-S 3,799 13.7%
Color Codes: B=Blue, BB=Bright Blue, BG=Beige, BK=Black, G-Green, L=Leather, R=Red, S=Saddle, SI=Silver, V=Vinyl, W=White, WB=White and Blue

Interior Colors

RPO
Color
Cost
Total
Prod.
%
StdBlack / Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
402Black / Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
407Red / Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
408Red / Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
414Bright Blue / Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
415Bright Blue / Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
418Blue / Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
419Blue / Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
420Saddle / Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
421Saddle / Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
426Silver / Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
427Silver / Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
430Green / Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
450White & Blue / Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A


1966 Corvette Specifications

Mechanical Dimensions

FeatureCoupeConvertible
Wheelbase98 inches (2.489 m)98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length175.3 inches (4.453 m)175.2 inches (4.450 m)
Overall width69.6 inches (1.768 m)69.6 inches (1.768 m)
Overall height49.6 inches (1.265 m)
Front tread57.6 inches (1.463 m)57.6 inches (1.443 m)
Rear tread58.3 inches (1.481 m)58.3 inches (1.481 m)
FrameFull-length ladder type with five cross members and separate bodyFull-length ladder type with five cross members and separate body
Ground Clearance5 inches (12.7 cm)5 inches (12.7 cm)
Front suspensionIndependent upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar;tubular shocksIndependent upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar;tubular shocks
Rear suspensionIndependent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbersIndependent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbers
SteeringSaginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 41.6 turning circleSaginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 41.6 turning circle
Rear axle typeHypoid semi-floatingHypoid semi-floating
BrakesHydraulic, vented four wheel discs 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers, total swept area 461 sq. in.Hydraulic, vented four wheel discs 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers, total swept area 461 sq. in.
Wheels6" wide 15" 5-lug steel disc6" wide 15" 5-lug steel disc
Standard rear axle ratio3.55:13.55:1
Optional rear axle ratio3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:13.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1


Engine Specifications

FeatureBase EngineRPO L79RPO L30RPO L72
TypeV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valve
BlockCast iron blockCast iron blockCast iron blockCast iron block
Displacement327 cid327 cid427 cid427 cid
Bore & Stroke4.00 x 3.25"4.00 x 3.25"4.251 x 3.76"4.251 x 3.76"
Compression ratio10.50:111.0:110.50:111.0:1
Brake horsepower300 @ 5000350@5800390@5200425@5000
Torque350 lb-ft @ 2800360 lb-ft @ 3000460 lb-ft @ 3600460 lb-ft @ 4000
Main bearingfivefivefivefive
Valve LiftersHydraulicHydraulicHydraulicMechanical Valve Lifters & Special-performance Camshaft
Fuel supplyHolley Four-BarrelHolley Four-BarrelHolley Four-BarrelLarge Holley Four-Barrel

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