1967 Corvette Convertible L-71 427/435 HP Tri-Power
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1967 Corvette
1967 Corvette
1963 would see the preamble of the new Corvette Sting Ray coupé with its distinctive split rear window and fake hood vents as well as an independent rear suspension. The split rear window was discontinued in 1964 due to a danger concern. Because they made the intend too busy, the hood vents were also cut. muscle for 1963 was at 360 hp (272 kW) hitting 375 hp (280 kW) in 1964.
Four-wheel disc brakes were introduced in 1965, and the "Big Block" engine alternative: the 396 in³ (6.5 L) V8. surface exhaust pipes appeared on the 1965 Sting Ray. Chevrolet would up the gamble in 1966 with the opening of an yet larger 427 in³ (7 L) version of the "Big Block," creating one of the most collectible Corvettes yet. 1967 saw an L88 adaptation of the 427 introduced, at 430 hp (321 kW), estimates place the actual harvest at 550 hp) or more. Only twenty such engines were placed in the 1967 Corvette, and the cars can fetch US $600,000 or more at auction today. From 1967-1969, the 1282 cfm Holley triple two-barrel carburetor, or Tri-Power, was available on the 427. The 1967 model was originally intended to debut the C3 generation Corvette, however due to delays, the C3 had to be put off until 1968; as such, the C2 carried over for an additional model year. Other early options available on the C2 included AM-FM radio (mid 1963), air conditioning (1963), leather upholstery (1963), telescopic wheel (1965), head rests, presumably to prevent whiplash (1966).
