| 1967 - 1969 L88 Production | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Total Production | L88 Production | % of Production |
| 1967 | 22,940 | 20 | .0009 |
| 1968 | 28,566 | 80 | .0028 |
| 1969 | 38,762 | 116 | .0030 |
| Total | 90,268 | 216 | .0024 |
| 1967 L88 Production Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| RPO | Description | Price | Production |
| 19437 | Coupe | $4,388.75 | NA |
| 19467 | Convertible | $4,240.75 | NA |
| C48 | Heater-Defrost Delete | $-97.85 | 20 |
| F41 | Special Front and Rear Suspension | $73.75 | 20 |
| G81 | Positraction Rear Axle | $42.15 | 20 |
| J50 | Vacuum Power Brakes | $42.15 | 20 |
| J56 | Special Heavy Duty Brakes | $342.30 | 20 |
| K66 | Transistor Ignition | $73.75 | 20 |
| L88 | 427ci, 430hp Engine | $947.90 | 20 |
| M22 | Heavy Duty, close-ratio, 4-speed manual trans. | $237.00 | 20 |
| Notes: L88 engine entered production in February of 1967. | |||
| 1968 L88 Production Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| RPO | Description | Price | Production |
| 19437 | Coupe | $4,663.00 | NA |
| 19467 | Convertible | $4,232.00 | NA |
| F41 | Special Front and Rear Suspension | $36.90 | 80 |
| G81 | Positraction Rear Axle | $46.35 | 80 |
| J50 | Vacuum Power Brakes | $42.15 | 80 |
| J56 | Special Heavy Duty Brakes | $342.30 | 80 |
| K66 | Transistor Ignition | $73.75 | 80 |
| L88 | 427ci, 430hp Engine | $947.90 | 80 |
| M22 | Heavy Duty, close-ratio, 4-speed manual trans. | $263.30 | 80 |
| N11 | Off-Road Exhaust | $36.90 | NA |
| Notes: 1. Unlike 1967, there was no heater deletion credit for 1968. 2. Available for purchase, but not factory installed were tubular headers and body fender flairs. If ordered, they were shipped in the car. The headers were manufactured for Chevrolet by Kustom. |
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| 1969 L88 Production Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| RPO | Description | Price | Production |
| 19437 | Coupe | $4,781.00 | NA |
| 19467 | Convertible | $4,438.00 | NA |
| F41 | Special Front and Rear Suspension | $36.90 | 116 |
| G81 | Positraction Rear Axle | $46.35 | 116 |
| J50 | Vacuum Power Brakes | $42.15 | 116 |
| J56 | Special Heavy Duty Brakes | $384.45 | 116 |
| K66 | Transistor Ignition | $81.10 | 116 |
| L88 | 427ci, 430hp Engine | $1,032.15 | 116 |
| MA6 | Heavy Duty, 10" Diameter Disc Clutch Assembly | NA | NA |
| M22 | Heavy Duty, close-ratio, 4-speed manual trans. | $290.40 | 99 |
| M40 | Turbo hydramatic automatic Trans. | $221.80 | 17 |
| Notes: 1. Included in the cost of the L88 package was a new 10" diameter heavy duty disk clutch assembly. The new clutch and open chambered L88 heads were not avaialable until the middle of 1969. 2. Available for purchase, but not factory installed were tubular headers and body fender flairs. If ordered, they were shipped in the car. The headers were manufactured for Chevrolet by Kustom. |
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All L88 Corvettes came equipped with a special label that read " WARNING: Vehicle must operate on fuel having a minimum of 103 research octane and 95 motor octane or engine damage may result." This emblem was mounted in the interior of the car behind the transmission shift stick.
C48 - Deletion Option:
This was a 1967 model year option only. To discourage street use and reduce weight, this option deleted the standard heater and defroster. A radio could not be ordered with the L88 option as well.
F41 - Special Suspension:
Consisted of special heavy duty coil springs on the front end, with heavy duty shocks both front and rear and a heavy duty 7 leaf rear spring. This suspension setup allowed Corvettes with this option to sit slightly lower.
G81 - Positraction Rear Axle:
This is the standard positraction rear axle available on all Corvettes.
J50/J56 - Heavy Duty Power Brake Combination:
Consisted of a special proportioning valve which placed the maximum braking effect at the front wheels in order to compensate for weight transfer under heavy braking, brake shoes with increased structural rigidty and retention. Front brake calipers consisted of dual long cotter pins.
K66 - Transistor Ignition:
This was the standard transistorized ignition that was used on the L71 and L89 equipped Corvettes from 1967-1969.
MA6 - Heavy Duty, 10" Diameter Disc Clutch Assembly:
This 1969 only option was included in the cost of the L88 package and consisted of a new 10" diameter heavy duty disk clutch assembly. This new clutch and open chambered L88 heads were not avaialable until the middle of 1969.
M22 - Close-Ratio 4-Speed Manual Transmission:
This heavy duty manual transmission came equipped with a fine spline input shaft, a large diameter ouput shaft and gear teeth that utilized reduced helix angles. It was equipped with the following gear ratios:
1st: 2.20:1
2nd: 1.64:1
3rd: 1.27:1
4th: 1.00:1.
M40 - Turbo-Hydramatic Automatic Transmission:
This automatic transmission consisted of a 3-element hydraulic torque converter and compound planetary gear set and was only available with the 1969 L88 Corvette. It was equipped with the following gear ratios:
1st: 2.48:1
2nd: 1.48:1
3rd: 1.00:1.
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