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| For 1963, the Corvette Sting Ray body and chassis were completely
redesigned. This Corvette Sting Ray was the first time a coupe
body was available too. A center window split on the coupe roof
divided the rear glass creating a “split window” that
was unique to this year. The new chassis featured an independent
rear suspension with a single transverse leaf spring. |
| Four wheel disc brakes were introduced in 1965 as standard equipment.
The system included four-piston caliper assemblies at each wheel. |
| The big block engine was introduced in 1965 as a 396ci / 425
hp option. In 1966, the big block engine grew to 427 cubic inches
while 425 horsepower remained. |
| The very rare big block L88 427ci / 435 hp engine option appeared
in 1967 on 20 units. |
| Total C2 Corvettes produced were 117,964 with 72,418 convertibles
and 45,546 coupes. |
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C2 Generation Statistics
|
| Years |
1963
|
1964
|
1965
|
1966
|
1967
|
| Units Produced |
21,513
|
22,229
|
23,562
|
27,720
|
22,940
|
| Convertibles |
10,919
|
13,925
|
15,376
|
17,762
|
14,436
|
| Coupes |
10,594
|
8,304
|
8,186
|
9,958
|
8,504
|
| Base Price Convertible |
$4,097
|
$4,037
|
$4,106
|
$4,084
|
$4,241
|
| Base Price Coupe |
$4,257
|
$4,252
|
$4,321
|
$4,295
|
$4,389
|
| Base Horsepower |
250
|
250
|
250
|
300
|
300
|
| Maximum Optional Horsepower |
360
|
375
|
425
|
425
|
435
|
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Notable Introductions
|
| 4 Wheel Independent Suspension (1963) |
Split Window Coupe (1963 only) |
| L78 396ci / 425 hp (1965) |
Four-wheel disc brakes (1965) |
| Side Mount Exhaust System (1965) |
L72 427 ci / 425 hp (1966) |
| L88 427 ci / 435 hp (1967) |
Air Conditioning (1963) |
| Rarest Exterior - Tuxedo Black (1967) |
Favorite Exterior - Nassau Blue |
|
Very Desirable Models
|
| Year |
Units Produced
|
| 1963 Fuel Injection |
2,610
|
| 1964 Fuel Injection |
1,325
|
| 1965 Fuel Injection |
771
|
| 1965 L78 396 ci / 425 hp |
2,157
|
| 1966 L36 427 ci / 390 hp |
5,116
|
| 1966 L72 427 ci / 425 hp |
5,258
|
| 1967 L36 427 ci / 390 hp |
3,832
|
| 1967 L68 427 ci / 400 hp |
2,101
|
| 1967 L71 427 ci / 435 hp |
3,754
|
| 1967 L88 427 ci / 430 hp |
20
|
| Head Designers: Bill Mitchell and Larry Shinoda |
| Head Engineer: Zora Arkus-Duntov |
| * Statistics from the Corvette Black Book by Mike Antonick |
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