| 1966 Corvette Fast Facts - 1966 Corvettes introduced the 427 cubic engine big blocks.
- 1966 Corvette big block engines were available in 390 horsepower (L36) and 425 horsepower (L72).
- 1966 Corvette 425 horsepower engines included 4 bolt mains, aluminum pistons, improved camshaft, Holly carburetor and a free flowing exhaust system.
- On 1996 Corvettes with the 425 horsepower engines, the transistorized ignition was required.
- 1966 Corvette emblems had a new style and appeared on the hood front on the driver's side and on the right rear of the car.
- 27,720 1966 Corvettes were produced.
- 17,762 1966 Corvettes were Convertibles.
- 9,958 1966 Corvettes were Coupes.
- Base price of a 1966 Corvette Convertible with a 300 horsepower engine and 3 speed manual transmission was around $4,100.
- Base price of a 1966 Corvette Coupe with a 300 horsepower engine and 3 speed manual transmission was around $4,300.
- 1966 Corvette options: side-mount exhaust system, off-road exhaust system, traffic hazzard lamp switch, power steering, tinted windows, tinted windshield, four speed manual transmission, four speed heavy duty manual transmission, powerglide automatic transmission, air injection reactor, headrests, auxiliary convertible hardtop, 36 gallon fuel tank, heavy duty brakes, positraction rear axle, leather seats, power windows, air conditioning, shoulder belts, heater and defroster delete, power brakes, special front and rear suspension, transistor ignition system, teakwood steering wheel, telescopic steering column, cast aluminum knock off wheels, whitewall tires, goldwall tires, AM-FM radio, four speed manual transmission, 350 horsepower engine, 390 horsepower engine and 425 horsepower engine.
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