1966 Corvette Production Numbers & Performance Numbers

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1965 Corvette Production Numbers 1967 Corvette Production Numbers

Model Year Highlights
Exterior: Roof vents were removed from the coupe. New available colors: Laguna Blue, Milano Maroon, Mosport Green, Nassau Blue, Rally Red, Silver Pearl, Sunfire Yellow, Trophy Blue. Interior: Door pulls consisted of bright metal. Headrests were an available option. Headliners consisted of vinyl-covered foam instead of fiberboard. Mechanical: The M22 Muncie "Rock Crusher" transmission became a regular production option. 1966 was the first year for the 427 ci engine. This engine initially listed at 450 hp, but the rating (not the output) was reduced to 425 hp for unknown reasons, shortly after production began. Holley carburetors became standard equipment on all 1966 Corvette engines. Rear backup lights became standard equipment.

Model Year Highlights

Exterior:

Roof vents were removed from the coupe.
New available colors: Laguna Blue, Milano Maroon, Mosport Green, Nassau Blue, Rally Red, Silver Pearl, Sunfire Yellow, Trophy Blue.

Interior:

Door pulls consisted of bright metal.
Headrests were an available option.
Headliners consisted of vinyl-covered foam instead of fiberboard.

Mechanical:

The M22 Muncie "Rock Crusher" transmission became a regular production option.
1966 was the first year for the 427 ci engine. This engine initially listed at 450 hp, but the rating (not the output) was reduced to 425 hp for unknown reasons, shortly after production began.
Holley carburetors became standard equipment on all 1966 Corvette engines.
Rear backup lights became standard equipment.

Available Options
RPO	Description	Price	Production	RPO	Description	Price	Production
19437	Base Coupe	$4,295.00	9,958	L72	427ci, 450/425hp Engine	$312.85	5,528
19467	Base Convertible	$4,084.00	17,762	L79	327ci, 350hp Engine	$105.35	7,591
NA	Genuine Leather Seats	$79	2,002	M20	4-speed Manual Transmission	$184.35	10,837
A01	Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows	$15.80	11,589	M21	4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio Transmission	$184.35	13,903
A02	Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield	$10.55	9,270	M22	4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty Transmission	$237	15
A31	Power Windows	$57.95	4,562	M35	Powerglide Automatic Transmission	$194.85	2,401
A82	Headrests	$42.15	1,033	N03	36-Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe)	$198.05	66
A85	Shoulder Belts	$26.35	37	N11	Offroad Exhaust System	$36.90	2,795
C05	Convertible Top - White	$0.0	NA
C07	Auxiliary Hardtop (Convert.)	$231.75	8,463	N14	Side Mount Exhaust System	$131.65	3,617
C48	Heater/Defroster Delete	-$97.85	54	N32	Teakwood Steering Wheel	$47.40	3,941
C60	Air Conditioning	$412.90	3,520	N36	Telescopic Steering Column	$42.15	3,670
F41	Special Front/Rear Suspension	$36.90	2,705	N40	Power Steering	$94.80	5,611
G81	Positraction Rear Axle (all ratios)	$42.15	24,056	P48	Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels	$316	1,194
J50	Power Brakes	$42.15	5,464	P92	Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 Rayon Cord	$31.30	17,969
J56	Special Heavy Duty Brakes	$342.30	382	T01	Goldwall Tires 7.75 x 15 Nylon Cord	$46.55	5,557
K66	Transistor Ignition System	$73.75	3,686	U69	AM/FM Radio	$199.10	26,383
L36	427ci 390hp Engine	$181.20	5,116	V74	Traffic Hazard Switch	$11.60	5,764
Production: Coupes: 9,958 Convertibles: 17,762 Total: 27,720

Color Options
RPO	Exterior	Ditzler #	Dupont #	Lucite #	RM #	Interior	Soft Top	Production
900	Tuxedo Black	DDL-9300	NA	88-L	A-946	B-BB-BK-G-R-S-SI-WB	Beige/Black/White	1,190
972	Ermine White	DDL-8259	NA	4024-L	A-1199	B-BB-BK-G-R-S-SI-WB	Beige/Black/White	2,120
974	Rally Red	DDL-71491	NA	4688-LH	A-1744R	BK-R	Beige/Black/White	3,366
976	Nassau Blue	DDL-13057	NA	4690-L	A-1747	B-BB-BK-WB	Beige/Black/White	6,100
978	Laguna Blue	DDL-13188	NA	4710-L	A-1826	B-BB-BK	Beige/Black/White	2,054
980	Trophy Blue	DDL-13199	NA	4712-L	A-1825	B-BB-BK	Beige/Black/White	1,463
982	Mosport Green	DDL-43535	NA	4713-L	A-1827	BK-G	Beige/Black/White	2,311
984	Sunfire Yellow	DDL-81540	NA	4711-L	A-1828	BK	Beige/Black/White	2,339
986	Silver Pearl	DDL-32449	NA	4621-L	A-1708	BK-SI	Beige/Black/White	2,967
988	Milano Maroon	DDL-50706	NA	4689-LM	A-1746M	BK-S	Beige/Black/White	3,799
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

1966 Exterior Paint Chips

Interior Color Codes
RPO	Color	Ditzler #	Dupont #	Production
Std	Black / Vinyl	NA	NA	NA
402	Black / Leather	NA	NA	NA
407	Red / Vinyl	NA	NA	NA
408	Red / Leather	NA	NA	NA
414	Bright Blue / Vinyl	NA	NA	NA
415	Bright Blue / Leather	NA	NA	NA
418	Blue / Vinyl	DL13241	9283-L	NA
419	Blue / Leather	DL13241	9283-L	NA
420	Saddle / Vinyl	NA	NA	NA
421	Saddle / Leather	NA	NA	NA
426	Silver / Vinyl	NA	NA	NA
427	Silver / Leather	NA	NA	NA
430	Green / Vinyl	NA	NA	NA
450	White & Blue / Vinyl	NA	NA	NA

1966 Interior Color Chips

Convertible Top Quantities
Color	Production
Beige	411
Black	7,259
White	8,739
Codes: B=Blue, BG=Beige, BK=Black, L=Leather, R=Red, S=Saddle, SI=Silver, V=Vinyl, W=White

Note: Eleven 1966 Corvettes were built using non-standard colors or primer.

Performance Review
Magazine	GM Spec.	C&D	R& T	SCG	MT
Pub. Date	NA	8/1965	8/1965	12/1965	3/1966
Engine	NA	427/425 hp/460 lb-ft	427/425 hp/415 lb-ft	427/425 hp/460 lb-ft	427/425 hp/460 lb-ft
Transmission	NA	4-spd. man	4-spd. man	4-spd. man	4-spd. man
Final Drive Ratio:	NA	3.36	3.70	4.11	4.11
0-30 mph	NA	3.2 sec	3.1 sec	2.6 sec	2.5 sec
0-40 mph	NA	3.8 sec	3.8 sec	3.5 sec	NA
0-50 mph	NA	4.6 sec	4.8 sec	4.2 sec	4.2 sec
0-60 mph	NA	5.4 sec	5.7 sec	4.8 sec	5.6 sec
0-70 mph	NA	6.9 sec	7.5 sec	6.4 sec	NA
0-75 mph	NA	NA	NA	NA	7.3 sec
0-80 mph	NA	7.8 sec	8.9 sec	7.3 sec	NA
0-90 mph	NA	9.0 sec	NA	9.7 sec	NA
0-100 mph	NA	10.6 sec	13.4 sec	11.2 sec	NA
1/4 Mile (sec/mph)	NA	12.8 / 112.0	14.1 / 103.0	NA	13.4 / 105.0
Top Speed	NA	NA	136.0 mph	140.0 mph	NA
Braking	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Handling	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Key: C&D: Car and Driver, MT: Motor Trend, R&T: Road and Track, SCG: Sports Car Graphic