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
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