Corvette Sting Ray
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| Corvette Sting Ray |
Motor: OHV 90 degree V-8, 327 cid, 396 cid, 427 cid
Development: Cast-press piece and heads, single cam, pushrods
Pressure proportion: 11:1
Acceptance: Rochester fuel infusion or one/two Carter four barrel carbs
Most extreme Power: 250-375 bhp (327 cid) 390-435 (427 cid)
Best Speed: 152 mph
0-60 mph: 5.4 sec, 427 cid
Transmission: Four-speed, all syncromesh manual, discretionary three-speed manual, or Powerglide programmed
Body/Chassis: Steel step outline with two entryway convertible or roadster fiberglass body
Wheels: Five jolt steel (knock off aluminum discretionary) 6in. x 15in.
Tires: 6.7 in. x 15 in. Firestone Super Sport 170
Brakes: Drums to 1965, at that point four wheel circles
Front Suspension: Double wishbone, curl springs, hostile to move bar
Raise Suspension: Semi-trailing arms, half shafts and transverse connections with transverse leaf spring
Wheelbase: 98 inches
Length: 175.3 inches
Height:49.8 inches
Weight: 3150 lbs
Quarter Mile Performance: 12.8 @112
Fuel Mileage: 9-16 mpg.
Generation: 118,964 including 1963-67
Cost: $4240 for 1967 Convertible
The 1963-1967 Corvette Sting Ray
The second era Corvette was the 1963-1967 Sting Ray, not to be mistaken for the third era 1968-82 Stingray (1 word). The styling was the outflow of a hefty portion of the styling thoughts of new GM styling boss Bill Mitchell. The inside actualized a double cockpit like prior Corvettes, yet refreshed for the Sting Ray. Beginning in 1963 the principal hard top car was offered, highlighting the a two piece raise window plan. Bill Mitchell proposed for it to frame a visual association with the focal raised segments on the hood. The component was dropped in 1964 on the grounds that it constrained back perceivability. However the 1963 Sting Ray car is currently the most looked for after model of second era Corvettes.
Like all Corvettes, the Sting Ray's body is built of fiberglass boards mounted on a steel stepping stool outline. Another new component was the concealed twin fly up headlights, which not just included style they helped in streamlined effectiveness. Other styling signals of the Sting Ray incorporate discretionary side mounted fumes, a power swell on the hood (this was more extensive for the Corvettes that had the enormous square motor), and nonattendance of a trunk top (get to is from behind the seats). Also the Corvette's convertible top creases away totally when not being used and is put away underneath a flush fitting fiberglass board behind the driver. There was additionally a discretionary hard top. The distinctive year show Sting Ray's can frequently be separated close by vent plans , for example the 1967 had 5 side vents, the 1965 and 1966 models had triple side vents, the 1963-64 had level twofold vents.
Sting Rays came in three motor sizes, the 327 cid, the 396 cid and the 427 cid. Torque fluctuated in the vicinity of 250 and 435 hp. The 396 motor was just offered in 1965, and dropped in 1966 for the 427. The 1967 L88 427 cid V8 denoted the apex of execution for the second era Corvette. The V8 motors drive the back wheels through a four-speed manual or a three speed programmed transmission. The Sting Ray additionally had an amalgam grasp lodging and composite cased gearbox to help with weight lessening and weight dispersion. The 1963 Sting Ray was the main Corvette to have a free suspension. The 1965 was the first to have 4 wheel plate brakes.
The 63 Corvette likewise had a dashing choice, the Z-06. The Z-06 was made by Zora Arkus-Duntoz as a reason assembled racer. The Z-06 alternative comprised of a fuel-infused 327 cid V8, 36.5 gallon fuel tank, substantial obligation brakes, overwhelming obligation suspension, and knock-off wheels. The substantial obligation brakes comprised of drums with sintered metallic linings, control helped and sponsored by a double circuit ace barrel. "Elephant ear" scoops smashed natural air to the drums and cooling fans spun with the center point.
For 1967, there were four adaptations of the 427 accessible. The principal form, the L36, cost just $200 increasingly and highlighted a solitary four barrel carb, 10.25:1 pressure and water driven lifters. It was appraised at a hefty 390 bhp. Next up was the L68 for $305 which included triple two-barrel Holley carbs (a first for Corvette) and was useful for 400 bhp. At the top was the L71 with triple two-barrel Holley carbs, strong lifters, exceptional execution cams, and 11:1 pressure which was moderately evaluated at 435 bhp. Greatly uncommon (just 20 were fabricated) was the highest point of the line L88 for $948 more. The L88 included new aluminum heads, 12.5:1 pressure, and a solitary Holley four barrel carb evaluated at 850 cfm that sat on an aluminum admission complex with an uncommon raised plenum chamber. Likewise, you got a transistor start and Positraction differential however didn't get a fan cover, radiator, nor defroster. Chevrolet was hesitant about uncovering the motor's actual potential and formally evaluated at just 430 bhp, yet most specialists trusted that it in reality grew near 600 bhp! On the whole, 9,707 major pieces were assembled, implying that 42.31% of each of the 1967 Corvettes were 427s. Transmission decisions were moderately basic. With the L36 and L68, purchasers could pick between the wide-proportion ($184) or close-proportion ($184) four-speed manuals, or Powerglide programmed transmission ($194). The L71 came just with the nearby proportion four-speed. Backside adapt proportions gone from 3.08 to 4.11. Different choices included side-mounted debilitates at $132, cast aluminum dart on wheels at $263 and separable hardtop for the convertible for $232.
Details by year:
1963
Creation: 21,314
Roadster: 10,594
Z06 Coupe: 199
Convertible: 10,919
Motors:
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.
Execution:
327/370: 0-60 in 5.9 seconds, 1/4 mile in 14.9 seconds.
1964
Creation: 22,229
Roadster: 8,304
Convertible: 13,925
Motors:
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.
Execution:
N/A
1965
Creation: 23,652
Roadster: 8,186
Convertible: 15,376
Motors:
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.
Execution:
396/425: 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, 1/4 mile in 14.1 seconds @ 103 mph.
1966
Creation: 27,720
Roadster: 9,958
Convertible: 17,762
Motors:
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.
Execution:
427/425: 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, 1/4 mile in 14 seconds.
1967
Creation: 22,940
Roadster: 14,436
Convertible: 8,504
Motors:
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.
Execution:
L88: 1/4 mile in 12.8 seconds @ 112mph.
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