| 1966 Corvette |
| Wheelbase: 98" | Track: 56.8" Front / 57.6" Rear | Height: 49.8" Coupe | |
| Length: 175.1" | Width: 69.6" | Curb Weight: 3,140 lbs. | |
| Tire Size: 7.75x15" | Plant: St. Louis | ||
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he 1966 Corvette was very similar to the 1965 model. There were subtle differences in trim, including the addition to the Corvette script to the hood, and a new square mesh cast grill. The roof vents were deleted. Headrests were available for the first time. This was the first year for the famous 427 Big Block engine. A 327ci 300hp engine and 3 speed manual transmission were the base driveline options.1966 Options:
| Code | Description |
Quantity |
| 19437 | Base Corvette Sport Coupe | 9,958 |
| 19467 | Base Corvette Convertible | 17,762 |
| - | Genuine Leather Seats | 2,002 |
| A01 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows | 11,589 |
| A02 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield | 9,270 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 4,562 |
| A82 | Headrests | 1,033 |
| A85 | Shoulder Belts | 37 |
| C07 | Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible) | 8,463 |
| C48 | Heater/Defroster Delete | 54 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 3,520 |
| F41 | Special Front and Rear Suspension | 2,705 |
| G81 | Positraction Rear Axle | 24,056 |
| J50 | Power Brakes | 5,464 |
| J56 | Special Heavy Duty Brakes | 382 |
| K66 | Transistor Ignition System | 7,146 |
| L36 | 427ci 390hp Engine | 5,116 |
| L72 | 427ci 450/425hp Engine | 5,528 |
| L79 | 327ci 350hp Engine | 7,591 |
| M20 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 10,837 |
| M21 | 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio | 13,903 |
| M22 | 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio Heavy Duty | 15 |
| M35 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 2,401 |
| N03 | 36 Gallon Fuel Tank Coupe Only | 66 |
| N11 | Offroad Exhaust System | 2,795 |
| N14 | Side Mount Exhaust System | 3,617 |
| N32 | Teakwood Steering Wheel | 3,941 |
| N36 | Telescopic Steering Column | 3,670 |
| N40 | Power Steering | 5,611 |
| P48 | Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels | 1,194 |
| P92 | Whitewall Tires 7.75x15 Rayon Cord | 17,969 |
| T01 | Goldwall Tires 7.75x15 Nylon Cord | 5,557 |
| U69 | AM/FM Radio | 26,383 |
| V74 | Traffic Hazard Switch | 5,764 |
Serial Numbers: 194376S100001 through 194376S127720
For Convertibles, the fourth digit is a "6"
Suffix:
| HD: 327ci, 350hp MT, AR | IK: 427ci, 425hp MT |
| HE: 327ci, 300hp MT | IL: 427ci, 390hp MT |
| HH: 327ci, 300hp MT, AR | IM: 427ci, 390hp MT, AR |
| HO: 327ci, 300hp AT | IP: 427ci, 450/425hp MT |
| HP: 327ci, 300hp MT, PS | IQ: 427ci, 390hp AT |
| HR: 327ci, 300hp AT, AR | IR: 427ci, 390hp AT,AR |
| HT: 327ci, 350hp MT | KH: 327ci, 350hp MT,AR,AC,PS |
MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, PS=Power Steering, AR=Air Injection Reactor, AC=Air Conditioning
Base Engine: 327ci V8 300hp
Colors:
| RPO | Exterior |
Quantity |
Soft Top |
Wheels |
Interior |
| 900 | Tuxedo Black | 1,190 | Bk/W/Bg | Black | BK/Bb/WB/R/S/Si/G/B |
| 972 | Ermine White | 2,120 | Bk/W/Bg | Black | BK/Bb/WB/R/S/Si/G/B |
| 974 | Rally Red | 3,366 | Bk/W/Bg | Black | BK/R |
| 976 | Nassau Blue | 6,100 | Bk/W/Bg | Black | Bk/Bb/WB/B |
| 978 | Laguna Blue | 2,054 | Bk/W/Bg | Black | BK/Bb/B |
| 980 | Trophy Blue | 1,463 | Bk/W/Bg | Black | BK/Bb/B |
| 982 | Mosport Green | 2,311 | Bk/W/Bg | Black | BK/G |
| 984 | Sunfire Yellow | 2,339 | Bk/W/Bg | Black | BK |
| 986 | Silver Pearl | 2,967 | Bk/W/Bg | Black | BK/Si |
| 988 | Milano Maroon | 3,799 | Bk/W/Bg | Black | BK/S |
Abbreviations:
AB=Almond Beige, B=Blue, Bb=Bright Blue, Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, Db=Dark Blue, G=Green,
F=Fawn, M=Maroon, S=Saddle, Si=Silver, W=White, WB=White+Blue, R=Red, Bl=Blue, Tq=Turquoise