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1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible L84 327/375 HP
1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (06/29/2012)

1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible L84 327/375 HP

1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible L84 327/375 HP

The L84 was the most powerful 327 availble for the 1965 Corvette thanks to its Ram-Jet Fuel Injection which was an expensive $538 option.

For competition, race customers had a range of options available to them including the N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank, closer rear axle ratios and the C48 Heater/Defroster Delete (-100). Most cars equipped like this came with either L78 or the L84 with Ram-Jet Fuel Injection.

All 1965 cars received new rocker panels, a blacked out grill with horizontal bars, a function vertical louvers behind the front wheels. Minor upgrades to the 1965 model year included a power antenna, redesigned seats, standard disc brakes, a telescoping steering wheel, new dashboard gauges and optional side exhausts.

Standard colors for the year were Tuxedo Black, Ermine White, Nassau Blue, Glen Green, Milano Maroon, Silver Pearl, Rally Red, Goldwood Yellow and Crocus Yellow.

Major options included Genuine Leather Seats ($80.70), Auxiliary Hardtop ($236.75), Air Conditioning ($421.80), Powerglide Automatic Transmission ($199.10), M20 4-speed Manual Transmission ($188.30), Side Mount Exhaust System ($134.50), Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels ($322.80) and an AM/FM Radio ($203.40).

Story by Richard Michael Owen

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In Detail

type Series Production Car
built at St. Louis, Missouri, USA
engine V8
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
block material Cast Iron
valvetrain Pushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Ram-Jet Fuel Injection
displacement 5359 cc / 327 in³
bore 103.99 mm / 4.094 in
stroke 95.5 mm / 3.76 in
power 279.6 kw / 375 bhp @ 6200 rpm
specific output 69.98 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 262.42 bhp per tonne
torque 474.5 nm / 350 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm
body / frame Ladder-Type Frame
driven wheels RWD
wheel type Steel Discs
front tires 6.70×15
rear tires 6.70×15
front brakes Drums
f brake size 69.85 x 279 mm / 2.75 x 11 in
rear brakes Drums
r brake size 50.80 x 279 mm / 2.0 x 11 in
steering Saginaw Recirculating Ball
f suspension A-Arms w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar, Tubular Shock Absorbers
r suspension Half Shafts w/Lateral Struts, Radius Rods, Transverse Leaf Springs, Hydrualic Shock Absorbers
curb weight 1429 kg / 3150 lbs
wheelbase 2489 mm / 98 in
front track 1443 mm / 56.8 in
rear track 1463 mm / 57.6 in
length 4453 mm / 175.3 in
width 1768 mm / 69.6 in
height 1265 mm / 49.8 in
transmission 3-Speed Manual
final drive 3.36:1
top speed ~229 kph / 142.3 mph
0 – 60 mph ~5.7 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~13.4 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~14.1 seconds