1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray L79 327/350 HP

In 1965, Chevrolet fitted their L79 small-block in the Corvette as the entry level option. It was produced from 1965 to 1968.

In Detail

type	Series Production Car
built at	St. Louis, Missouri, USA
engine	L79 90 Degree V8
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
block material	Cast Iron
valvetrain	Pushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed	Rochester 4-Barrel Carburettor
displacement	5359 cc / 327 in³
compression	11.0:1
power	261.0 kw / 350 bhp @ 5800 rpm
specific output	65.31 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	229.66 bhp per tonne
torque	488.1 nm / 360 ft lbs @ 3600 rpm
body / frame	Fibreglass over Steel Ladder-Type Frame
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	6.70×15
rear tires	6.70×15
front brakes	Discs
rear brakes	Discs
steering	Recirculating Ball
f suspension	A-Arms w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar, Tubular Shock Absorbers
r suspension	Half Shafts wLateral Struts, Radius Rods, Transverse Leaf Springs, Hydrualic Shock Absorbers
curb weight	1524 kg / 3360 lbs
wheelbase	2489 mm / 98 in
front track	1430 mm / 56.3 in
rear track	1448 mm / 57 in
length	4448 mm / 175.1 in
width	1768 mm / 69.6 in
height	1265 mm / 49.8 in
transmission	4-Speed Manual

Auction Sales History

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L79 327/350 HP –

High end correct restoration done to NCRS standards. Completely numbers matching and correct. L79 327/350 HP engine. C60 factory ar conditioning. A82 headrest seats. N40 power steering. J50 power brakes. N14 side exhaust. N89 cast aluminum bolt on wheels. QB1 redline tires. Engine casting #3892657; engine casting date J116 (October 11, 1966); Engine stamp #7102900. Transmission stamp #7S102900; carburetor #3810 and #3906631; intake casting #38904490; alternator #1100750. Exhaust manifold #3846559 LH and #3747042 RH; overflow tank #3155416.

Auction Source: The Daytime Auction in Monterey by Mecum