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<blockquote data-quote="ddgermann" data-source="post: 114681" data-attributes="member: 3537"><p>1965 Corvette Performance and Options</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-family: 'Oswald'"><span style="font-size: 24px">1965 CORVETTE PERFORMANCE RESULTS</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong>Performance ResultsStandardL75L79</strong></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><u><strong>(3.36 Axle)</strong></u></strong><u><strong>(3.36 Axle)(3.70 Axle)</strong></u></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong>3-Speed Transmission</strong></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Performance weight (lbs.)343934403436</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Pounds/gross horsepower13.7611.479.82</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement10.5210.5210.51</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement.765.9171.070</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Power displacement (cu.ft./mile)241.62241.62266.07</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile)140.52140.47154.87</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">0 – 60 mph (seconds)–––</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Top Speed (mph)–––</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong>4-Speed Transmission</strong></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Performance weight (lbs.)344134423438</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Pounds/gross horsepower13.6411.479.82</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement10.5210.5310.51</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement.765.9171.070</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Power displacement (cu.ft./mile)241.62241.62266.07</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile)140.43140.39154.78</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">0 – 60 mph (seconds)–7.86.2</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Top Speed (mph)–124130</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong>Powerglide Transmission</strong></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Performance weight (lbs.)34633463–</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Pounds/gross horsepower13.8511.54–</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement10.5910.59–</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement.765.917–</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Power displacement (cu.ft./mile)241.62241.62–</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile)139.58139.58–</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">0 – 60 mph (seconds)–––</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Top Speed (mph)–––</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong>Performance ResultsL76L84L78</strong></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><u><strong>(3.70 Axle)</strong></u></strong><u><strong>(3.70 Axle)(3.70 Axle)</strong></u></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong>4-Speed Transmission</strong></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Performance weight (lbs.)343134483706</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Pounds/gross horsepower9.409.198.72</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement10.4910.549.36</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement1.1621.151.07</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Power displacement (cu.ft./mile)266.07266.07301.32</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile)155.14154.33162.61</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">0 – 60 mph (seconds)––5.4</span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Top Speed (mph)––152.5</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><img src="https://www.corvsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/KurtInVette.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-family: 'Oswald'"><span style="font-size: 30px">1965 CORVETTE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN)</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong>VIN Range194375S100001 – 194375S123564</strong></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">1 (First Digit)Make/Manufacturer. 1 – Chevrolet</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">9 (Second Digit)Model series. 9 – Corvette</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">4 (Third Digit)Engine type. 4 – V8 Engine (all types)</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">37 (Fourth and Fifth Digits)37- Corvette Coupe / 67 – Corvette Convertible</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">5 (Sixth Digit)Model Year. 5 – 1965</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">S (Seventh Digit)Vehicle Assembly Location. S – St. Louis, Missouri</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">1XXXXX (Seventh thru Twelfth Digits)Plant Sequence Numbers.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)">The last six digits begin at 100001 and run thru 123564, accounting for all 23,564 Corvette Coupes/Convertibles built in 1965. Two Corvettes were built after production officially ended. Each Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is unique to an individual car. For all 1965 Corvettes, the location of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), body style, body number trim and paint combination can be found on the instrument panel brace under the glove box.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><img src="https://www.corvsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/6102-Trim-Tag-Vin-Plate.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><em><span style="font-size: 12px">1965 Corvette VIN</span></em></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-family: 'Oswald'"><span style="font-size: 30px">1965 CORVETTE FACTORY OPTIONS</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong>CODE<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />ESCRIPTION:QUANTITY:RETAIL PRICE:</strong></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">19437Base Corvette Sport Coupe8,186$4,321.00</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">19467Base Corvette Convertible15,377$4,106.00</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">402Genuine Leather Seats, Black–$80.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">408Genuine Leather Seats, Red–$80.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">415Genuine Leather Seats, Blue–$80.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">421Genuine Leather Seats, Saddle–$80.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">427Genuine Leather Seats, Silver–$80.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">431Genuine Leather Seats, Green–$80.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">436Genuine Leather Seats, Maroon–$80.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">438Genuine Leather Seats, White, (Black Instrument & Carpet)–$80.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">451Genuine Leather Seats, White, (Red Instrument & Carpet–$80.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">A01Genuine Leather Seats, White, (Blue Instrument & Carpet8,752$16.15</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">A02Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows7,624$10.80</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">A31Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield3,809$59.20</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">C07Power Windows7,787$236.75</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">C48Auxillary Hardtop (for convertibles)39$100.00</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">C60Heater and Defroster Deletion (credit)2,423$421.80</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">F40Air Conditioning975$37.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">G81Special Front and Rear Suspenion19,965$43.05</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">G91Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios1,886$2.20</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">J50Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 ratio4,044$43.05</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">J61Power Brakes316$64.50</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">K66Drum Brakes (substitution credit)3,686$75.35</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">L75Transistor Ignition System8,358$53.80</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">L76327ci, 300hp Engine5,011$129.15</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">L78327ci, 365hp Engine2,157$292.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">L79396ci, 425hp Engine4,716$107.60</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">L84327ci, 350hp Engine771$538.00</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">M20327ci, 375hp Engine (fuel injection)21,107$188.30</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">M224-Speed Manual Transmission30$171.00</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">M354-Speed Manual Trans., Close Ratio, Heavy Duty2,021$199.10</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">N03Powerglide Automatic Transmission41$202.30</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">N1136 Gallon Fuel Tank (for coupe)2,468$37.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">N14Off Road Exhaust System759$134.50</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">N32Side Mount Exhaust System2,259$48.45</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">N36Teakwood Steering Wheel3,917$43.05</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">N40Telescopic Steering Column3,236$96.85</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">P48Power Steering1,116$322.80</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">P91Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels (5)168$15.70</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">P92Blackwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (nylon cord)19,300$31.85</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">T01Whitewall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (rayon cord)989$50.05</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">U69Goldwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (nylon cord)22,113$203.40</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><span style="font-size: 14px">Z01AM-FM Radio15,397$16.15</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><strong>Base Corvette Coupe (19437)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The base price of the 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe without any optional equipment.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A 327 cubic inch, 250 horsepower engine, a 3-speed manual transmission, and a vinyl interior were included in the base price.</li> </ul><p><strong>Base Corvette Convertible (19467)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The base price of the 1965 Corvette Convertible without any optional equipment.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A 327 cubic inch, 250 horsepower engine, a 3-speed manual transmission, a vinyl interior, and a soft top were included in the base price.</li> </ul><p><strong>Genuine Leather Seats</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Optional leather upgrade to replace the standard vinyl seats on the 1965 Corvette.</li> </ul><p><strong>Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows (A01)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Window tint applied to the upper portion of the windshield and all other windows.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Originally manufactured by Libby-Owens-Ford (LOF) the glass plate was specially etched with the LOF logo and date code. It also included the words “Soft-Ray” or “Soft-Ray Tinted” in the etching.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Soft-ray is factory manufactured window tint.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Soft-ray tint is a bluish-green in color.</li> </ul><p><strong>Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield (A02)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Factory window tint applied to the windshield only.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Originally manufactured by Libby-Owens-Ford (LOF) the glass plate was specially etched with the LOF logo and date code. It also included the words “Soft-Ray” or “Soft-Ray Tinted” in the etching.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Soft-ray tint is a bluish-green in color.</li> </ul><p><strong>Power Windows (A31)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Factory installed power driver and passenger windows.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Auxillary Hardtop (for convertibles) (C07) – An optional hard-top that could be installed in lieu of the convertible top.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Of the 7,787 Corvette convertibles sold that included this option, 1,277 Corvettes had the removable hard top installed in place of the factory installed soft top.</li> </ul><p><strong>Heater and Defroster Deletion (credit) (C48)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Deletion of the factory installed heater and defroster.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Corvettes that included this option were generally built for racing and rally driving.</li> </ul><p><strong>Air Conditioning (C60)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Factory installed air-conditioning.</li> </ul><p><strong>Special Front and Rear Suspension (F40)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">An optional suspension with upgraded springs, shock absorbers, and stabilizer bar.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Heavy-duty stabilizer bar</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Heavy-duty front and rear springs and shock absorbers</li> </ul><p><strong>Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios (G81)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Includes 3.08, 3.36, 3.55, 3.70, 4.11, and 4.56 axle ratios.</li> </ul><p><strong>Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 ratio (G91)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Highway driving gear ratio.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Generally utilized in combination with 4-speed transmission.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">One of the standard ratio’s for positronic rear axle.</li> </ul><p><strong>Power Brakes (J50)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Vacuum power assisted brakes; includes dual circuit master cylinder.</li> </ul><p><strong>Drum Brakes (substitution credit) (J61)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Replaces the standard disc brakes.</li> </ul><p><strong>Transistor Ignition System (K66)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Deltronic ignition system by Delco -Remy</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Will yield higher spark plug voltage.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Will operate at extremely high speeds without losing ignition performance.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Is essentially maintenance free.</li> </ul><p><strong>327ci, 300hp Engine (L75)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Alternate engine with improved 300 horsepower output.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Included a larger intake and exhaust valves, and a bigger four-barrel Carter AFB aluminum carburetor with dual snorkel air cleaner.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Utilizes the same camshaft as the 250 BHP engine.</li> </ul><p><strong>327ci, 365hp Engine (L76)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Alternate engine with improved 365 horsepower output.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Utilized a 11.00:1 compression ratio, Holley carburetor, large port heads with a high speed valve train, mechanical lifters, domed aluminum pistons, high-lift camshafts, and bigger oil pans that hold 5 quarts of oil.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Could only be purchased with a 4 speed close ratio manual transmission.</li> </ul><p><strong>396ci, 425hp Engine (L78)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Alternate engine with improved 425 horsepower output.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Utilized a 11.00:1 compression ratio, Holley carburetor, large port heads with a high speed valve train, mechanical lifters, domed aluminum pistons, high-lift camshafts, and bigger oil pans that hold 5 quarts of oil.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Could only be purchased with a 4 speed close ratio manual.</li> </ul><p><strong>327ci, 350hp Engine (L79)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Alternate engine with improved 365 horsepower output.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Utilized a 11.00:1 compression ratio, Holley carburetor, large port heads with a high speed valve train, hydraulic lifters, domed aluminum pistons, special camshaft, and bigger oil pans that hold 5 quarts of oil.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Could only be purchased with a 4 speed manual transmission.</li> </ul><p><strong>327ci, 375hp Engine (fuel injection) (L84)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Alternate engine with fuel injection and an improved 375 horsepower output.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Utilized a 11.00:1 compression ratio, large port heads with a high speed valve train, mechanical lifters, domed aluminum pistons, special performance camshafts, and bigger oil pans that hold 5 quarts of oil.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Featured a larger aluminum intake manifold for better fuel flow.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The tachometer included a buzzer on the redline.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Could only be purchased with a 4 speed close ratio manual.</li> </ul><p><strong>4-Speed Manual Transmission (M20)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><strong>4-Speed Manual Trans, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty (M22)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><strong>Powerglide Automatic Transmission (M35)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Of the 2,021 Corvettes that were ordered with this option, the quantity was split with 663 Corvettes that came equipped with a 250 horsepower engine, and 1,358 with a 300 horsepower engine.</li> </ul><p><strong>36 Gallon Fuel Tank (for coupe) (N03)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Larger, optional, 36 gallon fuel tank.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The 36 gallon tank was specifically intended for endurance racing.</li> </ul><p><strong>Off Road Exhaust System (N11)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Recessed exhaust system designed to eliminate rubbing in varying road conditions.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The mufflers include double-wall construction with a special, raised area on the outer shell that conceals the inner seam crease.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Originally made of carbon-steel components.</li> </ul><p><strong>Side Mount Exhaust System (N14)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><strong>Teakwood Steering Wheel (N32)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><strong>Telescopic Steering Column (N36)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><strong>Power Steering (N40)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hydraulically assisted power steering.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can only be ordered with Standard 250HP, L75 300HP, and L79 350HP engines only.</li> </ul><p><strong>Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels (5) (P48)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cast aluminum wheels equipped with “knockoff” (central wing nut) hubs that could be unscrewed by striking a wing of the nut with a mallet or “knockoff hammer”.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cast Aluminum</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Finish between the wheel fins was painted dark grey.</li> </ul><p><strong>Blackwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (nylon cord) (P91)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When blackwall tires were ordered, the standard wheels were painted to match the body color of the car. (White exteriors had black wheels regardless of the tire type).</li> </ul><p><strong>Whitewall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (rayon cord) (P92)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When whitewall tires were ordered, the standard wheels were painted black. (White exteriors had black wheels regardless of the tire type.)</li> </ul><p><strong>Goldwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (nylon cord) (T01)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"><strong>AM-FM Radio (U69)</strong>A</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">An optional radio that gave consumers the option of both AM and FM radio frequency bands. Includes power antenna.</li> </ul><p><strong>Comfort and Convenience Group (Z01)</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102)"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Includes back-up lamps and inside prismatic rear view mirror.</li> </ul><p><img src="https://www.corvsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screenshot-2017-01-23-15.45.06.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></span></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ddgermann, post: 114681, member: 3537"] 1965 Corvette Performance and Options [SIZE=14px][FONT=Open Sans][COLOR=rgb(102, 102, 102)][SIZE=4][B][COLOR=rgb(51, 51, 51)][FONT=Oswald][SIZE=24px]1965 CORVETTE PERFORMANCE RESULTS[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=14px][B]Performance ResultsStandardL75L79 [U][B](3.36 Axle)[/B][/U][/B][U][B](3.36 Axle)(3.70 Axle)[/B][/U] [B]3-Speed Transmission[/B] Performance weight (lbs.)343934403436 Pounds/gross horsepower13.7611.479.82 Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement10.5210.5210.51 Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement.765.9171.070 Power displacement (cu.ft./mile)241.62241.62266.07 Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile)140.52140.47154.87 0 – 60 mph (seconds)––– Top Speed (mph)––– [B]4-Speed Transmission[/B] Performance weight (lbs.)344134423438 Pounds/gross horsepower13.6411.479.82 Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement10.5210.5310.51 Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement.765.9171.070 Power displacement (cu.ft./mile)241.62241.62266.07 Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile)140.43140.39154.78 0 – 60 mph (seconds)–7.86.2 Top Speed (mph)–124130 [B]Powerglide Transmission[/B] Performance weight (lbs.)34633463– Pounds/gross horsepower13.8511.54– Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement10.5910.59– Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement.765.917– Power displacement (cu.ft./mile)241.62241.62– Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile)139.58139.58– 0 – 60 mph (seconds)––– Top Speed (mph)––– [B]Performance ResultsL76L84L78 [U][B](3.70 Axle)[/B][/U][/B][U][B](3.70 Axle)(3.70 Axle)[/B][/U] [B]4-Speed Transmission[/B] Performance weight (lbs.)343134483706 Pounds/gross horsepower9.409.198.72 Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement10.4910.549.36 Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement1.1621.151.07 Power displacement (cu.ft./mile)266.07266.07301.32 Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile)155.14154.33162.61 0 – 60 mph (seconds)––5.4 Top Speed (mph)––152.5[/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Open Sans][COLOR=rgb(102, 102, 102)] [IMG]https://www.corvsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/KurtInVette.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE=5][B][COLOR=rgb(51, 51, 51)][FONT=Oswald][SIZE=30px]1965 CORVETTE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN)[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=14px][B]VIN Range194375S100001 – 194375S123564[/B] 1 (First Digit)Make/Manufacturer. 1 – Chevrolet 9 (Second Digit)Model series. 9 – Corvette 4 (Third Digit)Engine type. 4 – V8 Engine (all types) 37 (Fourth and Fifth Digits)37- Corvette Coupe / 67 – Corvette Convertible 5 (Sixth Digit)Model Year. 5 – 1965 S (Seventh Digit)Vehicle Assembly Location. S – St. Louis, Missouri 1XXXXX (Seventh thru Twelfth Digits)Plant Sequence Numbers.[/SIZE] The last six digits begin at 100001 and run thru 123564, accounting for all 23,564 Corvette Coupes/Convertibles built in 1965. Two Corvettes were built after production officially ended. Each Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is unique to an individual car. For all 1965 Corvettes, the location of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), body style, body number trim and paint combination can be found on the instrument panel brace under the glove box. [CENTER][IMG]https://www.corvsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/6102-Trim-Tag-Vin-Plate.jpg[/IMG] [I][SIZE=3]1965 Corvette VIN[/SIZE][/I][/CENTER] [SIZE=5][B][COLOR=rgb(51, 51, 51)][FONT=Oswald][SIZE=30px]1965 CORVETTE FACTORY OPTIONS[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=14px][B]CODE:DESCRIPTION:QUANTITY:RETAIL PRICE:[/B] 19437Base Corvette Sport Coupe8,186$4,321.00 19467Base Corvette Convertible15,377$4,106.00 402Genuine Leather Seats, Black–$80.70 408Genuine Leather Seats, Red–$80.70 415Genuine Leather Seats, Blue–$80.70 421Genuine Leather Seats, Saddle–$80.70 427Genuine Leather Seats, Silver–$80.70 431Genuine Leather Seats, Green–$80.70 436Genuine Leather Seats, Maroon–$80.70 438Genuine Leather Seats, White, (Black Instrument & Carpet)–$80.70 451Genuine Leather Seats, White, (Red Instrument & Carpet–$80.70 A01Genuine Leather Seats, White, (Blue Instrument & Carpet8,752$16.15 A02Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows7,624$10.80 A31Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield3,809$59.20 C07Power Windows7,787$236.75 C48Auxillary Hardtop (for convertibles)39$100.00 C60Heater and Defroster Deletion (credit)2,423$421.80 F40Air Conditioning975$37.70 G81Special Front and Rear Suspenion19,965$43.05 G91Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios1,886$2.20 J50Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 ratio4,044$43.05 J61Power Brakes316$64.50 K66Drum Brakes (substitution credit)3,686$75.35 L75Transistor Ignition System8,358$53.80 L76327ci, 300hp Engine5,011$129.15 L78327ci, 365hp Engine2,157$292.70 L79396ci, 425hp Engine4,716$107.60 L84327ci, 350hp Engine771$538.00 M20327ci, 375hp Engine (fuel injection)21,107$188.30 M224-Speed Manual Transmission30$171.00 M354-Speed Manual Trans., Close Ratio, Heavy Duty2,021$199.10 N03Powerglide Automatic Transmission41$202.30 N1136 Gallon Fuel Tank (for coupe)2,468$37.70 N14Off Road Exhaust System759$134.50 N32Side Mount Exhaust System2,259$48.45 N36Teakwood Steering Wheel3,917$43.05 N40Telescopic Steering Column3,236$96.85 P48Power Steering1,116$322.80 P91Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels (5)168$15.70 P92Blackwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (nylon cord)19,300$31.85 T01Whitewall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (rayon cord)989$50.05 U69Goldwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (nylon cord)22,113$203.40 Z01AM-FM Radio15,397$16.15[/SIZE] [B]Base Corvette Coupe (19437)[/B] [LIST] [*]The base price of the 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe without any optional equipment. [*]A 327 cubic inch, 250 horsepower engine, a 3-speed manual transmission, and a vinyl interior were included in the base price. [/LIST] [B]Base Corvette Convertible (19467)[/B] [LIST] [*]The base price of the 1965 Corvette Convertible without any optional equipment. [*]A 327 cubic inch, 250 horsepower engine, a 3-speed manual transmission, a vinyl interior, and a soft top were included in the base price. [/LIST] [B]Genuine Leather Seats[/B] [LIST] [*]Optional leather upgrade to replace the standard vinyl seats on the 1965 Corvette. [/LIST] [B]Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows (A01)[/B] [LIST] [*]Window tint applied to the upper portion of the windshield and all other windows. [*]Originally manufactured by Libby-Owens-Ford (LOF) the glass plate was specially etched with the LOF logo and date code. It also included the words “Soft-Ray” or “Soft-Ray Tinted” in the etching. [*]Soft-ray is factory manufactured window tint. [*]Soft-ray tint is a bluish-green in color. [/LIST] [B]Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield (A02)[/B] [LIST] [*]Factory window tint applied to the windshield only. [*]Originally manufactured by Libby-Owens-Ford (LOF) the glass plate was specially etched with the LOF logo and date code. It also included the words “Soft-Ray” or “Soft-Ray Tinted” in the etching. [*]Soft-ray tint is a bluish-green in color. [/LIST] [B]Power Windows (A31)[/B] [LIST] [*]Factory installed power driver and passenger windows. [*]Auxillary Hardtop (for convertibles) (C07) – An optional hard-top that could be installed in lieu of the convertible top. [*]Of the 7,787 Corvette convertibles sold that included this option, 1,277 Corvettes had the removable hard top installed in place of the factory installed soft top. [/LIST] [B]Heater and Defroster Deletion (credit) (C48)[/B] [LIST] [*]Deletion of the factory installed heater and defroster. [*]Corvettes that included this option were generally built for racing and rally driving. [/LIST] [B]Air Conditioning (C60)[/B] [LIST] [*]Factory installed air-conditioning. [/LIST] [B]Special Front and Rear Suspension (F40)[/B] [LIST] [*]An optional suspension with upgraded springs, shock absorbers, and stabilizer bar. [*]Heavy-duty stabilizer bar [*]Heavy-duty front and rear springs and shock absorbers [/LIST] [B]Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios (G81)[/B] [LIST] [*]Includes 3.08, 3.36, 3.55, 3.70, 4.11, and 4.56 axle ratios. [/LIST] [B]Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 ratio (G91)[/B] [LIST] [*]Highway driving gear ratio. [*]Generally utilized in combination with 4-speed transmission. [*]One of the standard ratio’s for positronic rear axle. [/LIST] [B]Power Brakes (J50)[/B] [LIST] [*]Vacuum power assisted brakes; includes dual circuit master cylinder. [/LIST] [B]Drum Brakes (substitution credit) (J61)[/B] [LIST] [*]Replaces the standard disc brakes. [/LIST] [B]Transistor Ignition System (K66)[/B] [LIST] [*]Deltronic ignition system by Delco -Remy [*]Will yield higher spark plug voltage. [*]Will operate at extremely high speeds without losing ignition performance. [*]Is essentially maintenance free. [/LIST] [B]327ci, 300hp Engine (L75)[/B] [LIST] [*]Alternate engine with improved 300 horsepower output. [*]Included a larger intake and exhaust valves, and a bigger four-barrel Carter AFB aluminum carburetor with dual snorkel air cleaner. [*]Utilizes the same camshaft as the 250 BHP engine. [/LIST] [B]327ci, 365hp Engine (L76)[/B] [LIST] [*]Alternate engine with improved 365 horsepower output. [*]Utilized a 11.00:1 compression ratio, Holley carburetor, large port heads with a high speed valve train, mechanical lifters, domed aluminum pistons, high-lift camshafts, and bigger oil pans that hold 5 quarts of oil. [*]Could only be purchased with a 4 speed close ratio manual transmission. [/LIST] [B]396ci, 425hp Engine (L78)[/B] [LIST] [*]Alternate engine with improved 425 horsepower output. [*]Utilized a 11.00:1 compression ratio, Holley carburetor, large port heads with a high speed valve train, mechanical lifters, domed aluminum pistons, high-lift camshafts, and bigger oil pans that hold 5 quarts of oil. [*]Could only be purchased with a 4 speed close ratio manual. [/LIST] [B]327ci, 350hp Engine (L79)[/B] [LIST] [*]Alternate engine with improved 365 horsepower output. [*]Utilized a 11.00:1 compression ratio, Holley carburetor, large port heads with a high speed valve train, hydraulic lifters, domed aluminum pistons, special camshaft, and bigger oil pans that hold 5 quarts of oil. [*]Could only be purchased with a 4 speed manual transmission. [/LIST] [B]327ci, 375hp Engine (fuel injection) (L84)[/B] [LIST] [*]Alternate engine with fuel injection and an improved 375 horsepower output. [*]Utilized a 11.00:1 compression ratio, large port heads with a high speed valve train, mechanical lifters, domed aluminum pistons, special performance camshafts, and bigger oil pans that hold 5 quarts of oil. [*]Featured a larger aluminum intake manifold for better fuel flow. [*]The tachometer included a buzzer on the redline. [*]Could only be purchased with a 4 speed close ratio manual. [/LIST] [B]4-Speed Manual Transmission (M20) 4-Speed Manual Trans, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty (M22) Powerglide Automatic Transmission (M35)[/B] [LIST] [*]Of the 2,021 Corvettes that were ordered with this option, the quantity was split with 663 Corvettes that came equipped with a 250 horsepower engine, and 1,358 with a 300 horsepower engine. [/LIST] [B]36 Gallon Fuel Tank (for coupe) (N03)[/B] [LIST] [*]Larger, optional, 36 gallon fuel tank. [*]The 36 gallon tank was specifically intended for endurance racing. [/LIST] [B]Off Road Exhaust System (N11)[/B] [LIST] [*]Recessed exhaust system designed to eliminate rubbing in varying road conditions. [*]The mufflers include double-wall construction with a special, raised area on the outer shell that conceals the inner seam crease. [*]Originally made of carbon-steel components. [/LIST] [B]Side Mount Exhaust System (N14) Teakwood Steering Wheel (N32) Telescopic Steering Column (N36) Power Steering (N40)[/B] [LIST] [*]Hydraulically assisted power steering. [*]Can only be ordered with Standard 250HP, L75 300HP, and L79 350HP engines only. [/LIST] [B]Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels (5) (P48)[/B] [LIST] [*]Cast aluminum wheels equipped with “knockoff” (central wing nut) hubs that could be unscrewed by striking a wing of the nut with a mallet or “knockoff hammer”. [*]Cast Aluminum [*]Finish between the wheel fins was painted dark grey. [/LIST] [B]Blackwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (nylon cord) (P91)[/B] [LIST] [*]When blackwall tires were ordered, the standard wheels were painted to match the body color of the car. (White exteriors had black wheels regardless of the tire type). [/LIST] [B]Whitewall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (rayon cord) (P92)[/B] [LIST] [*]When whitewall tires were ordered, the standard wheels were painted black. (White exteriors had black wheels regardless of the tire type.) [/LIST] [B]Goldwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 (nylon cord) (T01) AM-FM Radio (U69)[/B]A [LIST] [*]An optional radio that gave consumers the option of both AM and FM radio frequency bands. Includes power antenna. [/LIST] [B]Comfort and Convenience Group (Z01)[/B] [LIST] [*]Includes back-up lamps and inside prismatic rear view mirror. [/LIST] [IMG]https://www.corvsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screenshot-2017-01-23-15.45.06.png[/IMG][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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