The C2 generation which was the last five year run for the 1967 Corvette. The top engineers at General Motors wanted more wind tunnel time even though the 1967 Corvette was to be a total redesign, it turned out to be another carry over Sting Ray. This new car was not a disappointment and it was proven to be the best Sting Ray ever made. The famed C3 generation would have to wait one more year before it began.
The most finely tuned Sting Ray turned out to be the 1967 Corvette. The changes were not all that dramatic but they did make for a cleaner looking Corvette. Some of the notable changes to the 1967 Corvette were…
Front Fender Vents: Five front fender vents replaced the three that were on the 1966 Corvette.
Back-up Light, The 1967 Corvette had a newly designed single back-up light which was mounted just above the license plate holder.
Wheel Covers, The 1967 Corvette did away with the older looking wheel coverings and made way for the Rally wheels which featured chrome beauty rings with small chrome center caps to hide the lug nuts.
Handbrake, The handbrake was moved from beneath the dash to between the seats for the 1967 Corvette.
The engines for the 1967 Corvette changed very little but did end up producing more power. Returning in 1967 was the two small block V-8s as too did the big block. This time though, the big block would be concealed under a redesigned hood scoop. Because of a switch to triple two barrel carbs, the two largest engines were able to put out 400 and 435 bhp.
The optional L88 engine which featured many lightened parts and other special upgrades that gave the engine an incredible 560 bhp which would thrill speed freaks. The super engine had one problem which was the fact it took only 103 octane racing fuel and consequently did not make for a good option to be driven on a daily basis… There were 20 buyers in 1967 that took the package that would add a huge $1,500 to the base price of just over $4,200.
As time passed the fans and critics looked back and agreed the 1967 Corvette was the best Corvette ever made. In 1967 this was not the case because everyone was waiting on the now overdue C3 generation to be released. The result was the 1967 Corvette underselling the 1966 Corvette by 5,000 units. The newest Corvette would be a matter of time and when it was released many would be shocked to see the name Sting Ray was taken away. Though added back in 1969 as ‘Stingray’ there would never again be another Sting Ray, especially not like the one that GM put out in 1967.
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