1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray XX

The most innovative of the Bob McDorman Collection’s GM Styling Corvettes is this Blue Metallic one-off enjoyed by GM Styling legend Bill Mitchell. The unique paint is accented with a custom made die cast front grille and matching dual front fender vents. Ventless door glass hinted at the future Astro ventilation, with unique “chaser” lights decorating the inner door panels. A willing 327 CI engine and 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic give this gem all the performance the boss could have asked for..

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In Detail

type	Concept / Prototype Car
built at	USA
production	1
engine	V8
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Natral
valvetrain	Pushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed	Fuel Injection
displacement	5359 cc / 327 in³
bore	101.6 mm / 4.00 in
stroke	82.6 mm / 3.25 in
compression	11.25:1
power	268.5 kw / 360.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output	67.18 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	251.92 bhp per tonne
torque	477.25 nm / 352 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
body / frame	Fibreglass over Steel Ladder-Type Frame
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front tires	6.70×15
rear tires	6.70×15
front brakes	Cast-Iron Drums
rear brakes	Cast-Iron Drums
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	1429 kg / 3150 lbs
wheelbase	2489 mm / 98 in
front track	1430 mm / 56.3 in
rear track	1448 mm / 57 in
length	4453 mm / 175.3 in
width	1768 mm / 69.6 in
height	1265 mm / 49.8 in
transmission	3-Speed Hydramatic
final drive	3.70:1