There were varying reports as to why General Motors decided to keep the current model around for one more year. Some speculated that the launch of the C3 was intentionally delayed because Chevrolet had introduced the Camaro to its lineup in 1967. Although many critics and enthusiasts proclaimed that the 1967 Corvette Sting Ray would in fact be the first of an entirely new generation of Corvettes, it turned out that it would actually be the last – and most refined of the C2’s.
Read More: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Research Center.
1967 Corvette Specifications
| MODEL: | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette |
| BODY STYLE: | Two-door convertible/coupe, front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| MANUFACTURING LOCATION: | St. Louis, Missouri |
| CONSTRUCTION: | Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP or “fiberglass”) body, all-welded, full length, ladder construction frame with 5 cross-members. Front section flat; rear section contoured over the rear axle. Side-rails and intermediate cross members box construction. Rear cross member “C” shaped; front cross member concave for engine clearance. |
| VEHICLE NUMBERS (VIN): | 194377S100001 – 194377S122940 |
| ENGINE SUFFIX: | HE: 327 CUBIC INCH, 300 HP HT: 327 CUBIC INCH, 350 HP, 4-BARREL CARB, HYDRAULIC LIFTERS IL: 427 CUBIC INCH, 390 HP, 4-BARREL CARB, HYDRAULIC LIFTERS IT: 427 CUBIC INCH, 430 HP, 4-BARREL CARBURETOR JC: 427 CUBIC INCH, 400 HP, 3 x 2 BARREL CARB, HYDRAULIC LIFTERS JT: 427 CUBIC INCH, 435 HP, 3 x 2 BARREL CARB, MECHANICAL LIFTERS |
| ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER: | 3892657, 327 CUBIC INCH 3869942, 427 CUBIC INCH 3904351, 427 CUBIC INCH 3916321, 427 CUBIC INCH |
| HEAD NUMBER: | 3890462, 327 CUBIC INCH, 300HP, 350HP 3904390, 427 CUBIC INCH, 390HP, 400HP 3904391, 427 CUBIC INCH, 435HP, IRON HEAD 3904392, 427 CUBIC INCH, 430HP, 435HP, ALUMINUM HEAD 3909802, 427 CUBIC INCH, 390HP, 400HP 3919840, 427 CUBIC INCH, 435HP, IRON HEAD |
| CARBURETOR NUMBERS: | HOLLEY R3418A #3886091: 427 CUBIC INCH, 430HP HOLLEY R3659A #3902353: 427 CUBIC INCH, 400HP, 435HP HOLLEY R3660A #3902355: 427 CUBIC INCH, 400HP, 435HP HOLLEY R3810A #3906631: 327 CUBIC INCH, 300HP, 350HP HOLLEY R3814A #3906635: 327 CUBIC INCH, 300HP, 350HP HOLLEY R3811A #3906633: 427 CUBIC INCH, 390HP HOLLEY R3815A #3906637: 427 CUBIC INCH, 390HP HOLLEY R3888A #3909872: 427 CUBIC INCH, 400HP |
| DISTRIBUTOR NUMBER: | 1111117: 427 CUBIC INCH, 300HP, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1111141: 427 CUBIC INCH, 390HP 1111157: 327 CUBIC INCH, 350HP, TRANSISTOR IGNITION 1111194: 327 CUBIC INCH, 300HP, MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1111196: 327 CUBIC INCH, 350HP 1111240: 427 CUBIC INCH, 430HP 1111247: 427 CUBIC INCH, 390HP, 400HP 1111248: 427 CUBIC INCH, 390HP, 400HP, TRANSISTOR IGNITION 1111258: 427 CUBIC INCH, 435HP, TRANSISTOR IGNITION 1111294: 427 CUBIC INCH, 390HP, 400HP, TRANSISTOR IGNITION |
| ALTERNATOR NUMBER: | 1100693: 327 CUBIC INCH, 427 CUBIC INCH 1100694: 327 CUBIC INCH, 427 CUBIC INCH, AIR CONDITIONING 1100696: 327 CUBIC INCH, 427 CUBIC INCH, TRANSISTOR IGNITION 1100750: 327 CUBIC INCH, 427 CUBIC INCH, AIR CON, TRANSISTOR IGNITION |
| AXLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER | AK: 3.36:1 RATIO AS: 3.70:1 RATIO |
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POSITRACTION AXLE:
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AL: 3.08:1 RATIO
AM: 3.36:1 RATIO AN: 3.55:1 RATIO AO: 3.70:1 RATIO AP: 4.11:1 RATIO |
| PRODUCTION ENDING VEHICLE: | SEP. 1966: 102110, OCT. 1966: 102685, NOV. 1966: 104981, DEC. 1966:107110, JAN. 1967: 109465, FEB. 1967: 112264, MAR. 1967: 115316, APR. 1967: 117395, MAY 1967: 119747, JUN. 1967: 122214, JUL. 1967: 122940 |
1967 Corvette Powertrain Specifications
| Order Code | Standard | L79 | L36 |
| Manufacturing Location | Flint, Michigan | Flint, Michigan | Flint, Michigan |
| Type | 90 degree V, Valve-In-Head | 90 degree V, Valve-In-Head | 90 degree V, Valve-In-Head |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Displacement (cid) | 327 | 327 | 427 |
| Fuel Induction System | Carburetor | Carburetor | Carburetor |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 5,000 | 350 @ 5,800 | 390 @ 5,400 |
| Torque | 360 @ 3,200 | 360 @ 3,600 | 460 @ 3,600 |
| Bore x Stroke (in.) | 4.00 x 3.26 | 4.00 x 3.26 | 4.251 x 3.76 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 10.25:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Cylinder Number System (Left) | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 |
| Cylinder Number System (Right) | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium | Premium | Premium |
| Order Code | L68 | L71 | L88 |
| Manufacturing Location | Flint, Michigan | Flint, Michigan | Flint, Michigan |
| Type | 90 degree V, Valve-In-Head | 90 degree V, Valve-In-Head | 90 degree V, Valve-In-Head |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Displacement (cid) | 427 | 427 | 427 |
| Fuel Induction System | Carburetor | Carburetor | Carburetor |
| Horsepower | 400 @ 5,400 | 435 @ 5,800 | 430 @ 5,200 |
| Torque | 400 @ 3,600 | 460 @ 4,000 | 460 @ 4,000 |
| Bore x Stroke (in.) | 4.251 x 3.76 | 4.251 x 3.76 | 4.251 x 3.76 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.25:1 | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Cylinder Number System (Left) | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 | 1-3-5-7 |
| Cylinder Number System (Right) | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 | 2-4-6-8 |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium | Premium | 103 RON Minimum |
1967 Corvette Manual Transmission/Gear Ratios
Manual Transmission
| Gear Ratios | 3-Speed |
4-Speed (RPO M20)
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4-Speed Close Ratio (RPO M21)
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4-Speed Heavy Duty (RPO M22)
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1st Gear:
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2.54:1
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2.52:1
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2.20:1
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2.20:1 |
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2nd Gear:
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1.50:1
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1.88:1
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1.64:1
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1.64:1 |
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3rd Gear:
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1.00:1
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1.46:1
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1.27:1
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1.27:1 |
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4th Gear:
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N/A
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1.00:1
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1.00:1
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1.00:1 |
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Reverse:
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2.63:1
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2.59:1
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2.26:1
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2.26:1 |
Clutch
| Clutch | Stats |
| Type | Chevrolet, single disk, dry plate, centrifugally assisted |
| Spring Pressure (lbs) | 2100 – 2300 Std. and L79 (2450 – 2750 with RPO L36 and L68) (2600 – 2800 with RPO L71) |
| Lining area (sq. in.) | 123.70 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission RPO M35/ Gear Ratios
| Drive | 1.76 to 1.00:1 |
| Low | 1.76:1 |
| Reverse | 1.76:1 |
1967 Corvette Wheels, Suspension & Brakes
Suspension – Front
Type and Description: Independent coil spring spherical joint suspension with concentric springs and shock absorbers between upper and lower control arms. Built-in anti-dive control and rubber-bushed link-type stabilizer bar. Quiet, low-friction non-metallic spherical joint liners. Spherical joints protected by special positive-sealing formed-rubber boots.
| Front Coil Springs | |
| Make & Type | Right-hand Helix Variable rate |
| Material | AISI A-5160, heat-treated |
| Part Number | 3851100, 3888250 |
| Spring Rate (lb. per in.) | 195 lb. per in. |
| Rate at Wheel (lb. per in.) | 80 lb. per in. |
| Design Load | 1340 lb. @ 9.98 in. |
| Front Shock Absorbers | |
| Make & Type | Direct, double-acting, hydraulic; freon filled envelope in reservoir |
| Piston diameter | 1.00 |
| Piston travel | 5.25 |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | |
| Type | Link |
| Material | Hot rolled steel |
| Diameter | .750 with 327ci engine, .875 with 427ci engine |
Suspension – Back
Type and Description: Independent rear suspension with frame-mounted differential unit, double universal jointed tubular axles, and transverse multi-leaf spring. Differential carrier is mounted to frame by rubber-isolated with hardened and tempered chrome carbon steel leaves bolts solidly to differential carrier and attaches to radius arms with rubber-isolated floating rods. Suspension design permits to function as springing member only. Lateral and longitudinal forces imposed by braking, acceleration, and cornering are absorbed by frame-mounted fixed differential and suspension control arms.
| Rear Leaf Springs | |
| Number of Leaves | 9 |
| Material | Chrome carbon steel |
| Length, width, height | 46.36 x 2.25 x 2.121 |
| Rear Shock Absorbers: | |
| Type | Direct, double-acting, hydraulic; freon filled envelope in reservoir |
| Piston Diameter | 1.00 |
| Rear Strut | |
| Material | Forged Steel |
| Diameter | 0.75 |
Brakes
| Brake Specs | |
| Type: | – |
| – Standard | Caliper Disk – 4 Wheel Hydraulic |
| – J50 | Vacuum Assisted Powered Brakes |
| Drum diameter, front (in.): | 11.75 |
| Drum diameter, rear (in.): | 11.75 |
| Swept Drum Area Effective area: | 461.2 |
Wheels & Tires
| Wheels & Tires Specs | |
| Wheel Type: | |
| – Standard | Short spoke spider, welded steel |
| – N89 | Ribbed integral casting, aluminum |
| Wheels, size: | |
| – Standard | 15″ x 6JK |
| – N89 | 15″ x 6L |
| Tire, size: | |
| – Standard | 7.75 x 15 — 4 PR. 4-Ply Tubeless Rayon |
| – P92 | 7.75 x 15 — 4 PR. 4-Ply Whitewall Rayon |
| – QB1 | 7.75 x 15 — 4 PR. 4-Ply Red Stripe Nylon |
| Inflation (cold) | |
| – Front | 24 lbs. |
| – Rear | 24 lbs. |
Steering
| Steering Specs | |
| Type | Semi-reversible, recirculating ball and nut steering gear with three-inch axial column adjustment; two-location steering arm-tie rod connection for street and fast ratio. Telescoping shaft steering available optionally. |
| Make | Saginaw |
| Ratio (Gear) | 16.0:1 |
| Wheel Diameter (in.) | 16 |
| Turns, Stop to Stop | |
| – Standard | 3.4 |
| – Power | 2.92 |
| Turning Diameter | 39.9 ft. (outside front), 41.6 ft. (outside front) |
1967 Corvette Exterior Dimensions
Hard Top Dimensions
| Exterior Dimensions (Hardtop) | Interior Dimensions (Hardtop) | ||
| Wheelbase: | 98.0 Inches | Headroom: | 37.2 Inches |
| Overall Length: | 175.1 Inches | Shoulder Room: | 48.4 Inches |
| Total Body Width: | 69.6 Inches | Hip Room: | 46.9 Inches |
| Overall Height: | 49.8 Inches | Leg Room: | 42.7 Inches |
| Front Track Width: | 57.6 Inches | ||
| Rear Track Width: | 58.3 Inches | ||
| Min. Ground Clearance | 5.0 Inches | ||
Soft Top Dimensions
| Exterior Dimensions (Soft Top) | Interior Dimensions (Soft Top) | ||
| Wheelbase: | 98.0 Inches | Headroom: | 38.5 Inches |
| Overall Length: | 175.1 Inches | Shoulder Room: | 48.4 Inches |
| Total Body Width: | 69.6 Inches | Hip Room: | 46.9 Inches |
| Overall Height: | 49.8 Inches | Leg Room: | 42.7 Inches |
| Front Track Width: | 57.6 Inches | ||
| Rear Track Width: | 58.3 Inches | ||
| Min. Ground Clearance | 5.0 Inches | ||
Coupe Dimensions
| Exterior Dimensions (Coupe) | Interior Dimensions (Coupe) | ||
| Wheelbase: | 98.0 Inches | Headroom: | 37.0 Inches |
| Overall Length: | 175.1 Inches | Shoulder Room: | 48.4 Inches |
| Total Body Width: | 69.6 Inches | Hip Room: | 46.9 Inches |
| Overall Height: | 49.6 Inches | Leg Room: | 42.7 Inches |
| Front Track Width: | 56.8 Inches | ||
| Rear Track Width: | 57.6 Inches | ||
| Min. Ground Clearance | 5.0 Inches | ||
Capacities
| Capacities | |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 – Driver & Passenger |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3,175 |
| – Convertible | 3,183 |
| – Convertible (with hardtop) | 3,155 |
| Interior Passenger Volume (cu. ft) | – |
| Interior Trunk Volume (cu. ft) | – |
| – Convertible | 8.1 (Total volume 15.3) |
| – Coupe | 10.6 (Total Volume 19.1) |
| Fuel Capacity (gallons): | 20 (36 with RPO N03) |
| Engine Oil Capacity (qts.): | 5 (capacity of carnkcase less filter – refill) |
| Coolant capacity without heater (qts.) | 15.0 for Std. and L79 (22.0 with L36, L68, and L71) |
| Battery: | 12 volt, 61AH |
1967 Corvette Performance Results
| Performance Results | Standard |
| 3-Speed Transmission | |
| Performance weight (lbs.) | 3456 |
| Pounds/gross horsepower | 11.32 |
| Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement | 10.37 |
| Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement | .917 |
| Power displacement (cu.ft./mile) | 241.30 |
| Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile) | 139.64 |
| 0 – 60 mph (seconds) | – |
| Top Speed (mph) | – |
| Performance Results | Standard | L79 | L36 | L68 | L71 |
| 4-Speed Transmission | |||||
| Performance weight (lbs.) | 3451 | 3451 | 3626 | 3626 | 3626 |
| Pounds/gross horsepower | 11.50 | 9.86 | 9.30 | 9.07 | 8.34 |
| Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement | 10.55 | 10.55 | 8.49 | 8.49 | 8.49 |
| Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement | .917 | 1.070 | .913 | .937 | 1.019 |
| Power displacement (cu.ft./mile) | 241.30 | 241.30 | 288.83 | 288.83 | 332.91 |
| Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile)1 | 139.88 | 139.88 | 159.31 | 159.31 | 83.62 |
| 0 – 60 mph (seconds) | 7.8 | – | – | – | 5.0 |
| Top Speed (mph) | 121 | – | – | – | 150 |
| Performance Results | Standard | L36 | L68 |
| Powerglide Automatic Transmission | |||
| Performance weight (lbs.) | 3457 | 3632 | 3632 |
| Pounds/gross horsepower | 11.52 | 9.31 | 9.08 |
| Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement | 10.57 | 8.51 | 8.51 |
| Gross horsepower/cu.in. displacement | .917 | .913 | .937 |
| Power displacement (cu.ft./mile)31 | 241.30 | 315.09 | 315.09 |
| Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile) | 139.64 | 173.51 | 173.51 |
| 0 – 60 mph (seconds) | – | – | – |
| Top Speed (mph) | – | – | – |
