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When Chevrolet introduced the Corvette Sting Ray in 1963, it was the quickest roadster Detroit had ever made. Its 327-cubic inch V8 gave the new Corvette serious muscle, and for the first time, an American sports car could out-gun its European rivals.
Specifications:
Engine
Type: V8, 90 degrees
Construction: cast-iron block and cylinder heads
Valve gear: 2 valves per cylinder operated by a single camshaft
Bore & Stroke: 4.0in x 3.25in
Displacement: 327 cubic inch
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Induction System: Rochester fuel injection or one/two 4-barrel carbs
Maximum Power: 375 bhp at 6,200 rpm
Maximum torque: 350 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm
Transmission
3-speed automatic (optional 4-speed manual)
Body/Chassis
Steel ladder frame with 2-door convertible or coupe fiberglass body
Running Gear
Front suspension: Double wishbones, anti-roll bar, coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, half shafts and transverse links with traverse leaf spring
Brakes: Vented discs with four-pot calipers
Wheels: 5 bolt steel (knock off aluminum optional) 6x15 inch
Tires: 6.7x15in Firestone Super Sport 170
Dimensions
Length: 175.3 inches
Width: 69.6 inches
Height: 49.8 inches
Wheelbase: 98 inches
Track: 56.3 inches (front), 57 inches (rear)
Weight: 3,150 lbs
Production Years: 1963,1964,1965,1966,1967
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