Chevy Corvette 1964 Technical Specifications |
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- Years of Manufacture: 1964
- Number Built:
- Convertible: 13,925
- Coupe: 8,304
- Price at Introduction:
- Base Corvette Coupe with 327ci 250 bhp engine and three speed manual transmission: US$4,252.00.
- Base Corvette Convertible with 327 ci 250 bhp engine and three speed manual transmission: US$4,037.00
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Left front body hinge pillar cross brace under glove box
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
175.3 in.
- Total width: 69.6 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 49.8 in.
- Wheelbase: 98.0 in.
- Front Track: 56.3 in.
- Rear Track: 57 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission:
- 2 Speed Automatic:
- 1st: 1.82:1
- 2nd: 1.1:1
- Reverse: 1.82:1
- 3 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.21:1
- 2nd: 1.32:1
- 3rd: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.21:1
- 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio:
- 1st: 2.20:1
- 2nd: 1.64:1
- 3rd: 1.28:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.27:1
- 4 Speed Manual Wide Ratio:
- 1st: 2.56:1
- 2nd: 1.91:1
- 3rd: 1.48:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.64:1
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- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 4.11:1
- Optional 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1
- 2-L84 375 bhp 327ci V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 327 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration, closed crankcase to meet emission control
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Fuel injection
- Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.25 in.
- Power: 375 bhp @ 6200rpm
- Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 4000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 11.25:1
- Other engines available 250 bhp, 2-L75 300 bhp, 2-L76 365 bhp
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Independent, lateral struts, transverse leaf spring
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 20.2:1 standard, 17.6:1 optional and with power steering option
- Turning circle: 41.9 feet
- Brakes:
- Power assisted, front and rear
- Front: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Rear: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Wheels:
- 15 x 5.5K
- 15 x 6L optional
- Tyres:
- 6.70 x 15 in.
- Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
- Performance (360 bhp V8):
- Standing Quarter Mile: 14.2 secs.
- Speed at end: 100.0 mph
- Top Speed: 134 mph
- Also see: 1964 GM Color Codes including Corvette Color Codes
1964 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd/2-L84 375 bhp 327ci) |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
3.0 secs. |
0-40 mph |
4.0 secs. |
0-50 mph |
4.8 secs. |
0-60 mph |
5.6 secs. |
0-70 mph |
7.1 secs. |
0-80 mph |
8.9 secs. |
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11.3 secs. |
0-100 mph |
14.2 secs. |
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Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges) |
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Model
Year |
Coupe
Model No# |
Convertible
Model No# |
Assembly
Plant |
Serial
Range |
1964 |
4 |
0867 |
0867 |
St. Louis |
100001 - 122229 |
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Corvette Engine Types and Designations: 1964 |
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Engine Code |
Engine Type |
BHP |
327 |
RC |
Manual transmission |
250 |
327 |
RD |
Manual transmission and High Performance |
300 |
327 |
RE |
Manual transmission and Special High Performance |
365 |
327 |
RF |
Manual transmission and fuel injection |
375 |
327 |
RP |
Manual transmission and Air Conditioning |
250 |
327 |
RQ |
Manual transmission, High Performance and Air Conditioning |
300 |
327 |
RR |
Manual transmission, Special High Performance and Air Conditioning |
365 |
327 |
RT |
Manual transmission and Transistor Ignition |
365 |
327 |
RU |
Manual transmission, Transistor Ignition and Air Conditioning |
365 |
327 |
RX |
Fuel Injection and Transistor Ignition |
375 |
327 |
SC |
Powerglide |
250 |
327 |
SD |
Powerglide and High Performance |
300 |
327 |
SK |
Powerglide and Air Conditioning |
250 |
327 |
SL |
Powerglide, High Performance and Air Conditioning |
300 |
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Corvette Options: 1964 |
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Production |
% |
US$ |
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Leather Seats |
1,334 |
6 |
81 |
A01 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows |
6,031 |
27 |
16 |
A02 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield |
6,387 |
29 |
11 |
A31 |
Power Windows |
3,706 |
17 |
59 |
C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) |
7,023 |
32 |
237 |
C48 |
Heater and Defroster Deletion (credit) |
60 |
.3 |
n/a |
C60 |
Air Conditioning |
1,988 |
9 |
422 |
F40 |
Special Front and Rear Suspension |
82 |
.4 |
38 |
G81 |
Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios |
18,279 |
82 |
43 |
G91 |
Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 ratio |
2,310 |
10 |
2 |
J50 |
Power Brakes |
2,270 |
10 |
43 |
J56 |
Special Sintered Metallic Brake Package |
29 |
.1 |
630 |
J65 |
Sintered Metallic Brakes, power |
4,780 |
21 |
54 |
K66 |
Transistor Ignition System |
552 |
2 |
75 |
L75 |
327 cu. in. 300hp Engine |
4,780 |
21 |
54 |
L76 |
327 cu. in. 365hp Engine |
7,171 |
32 |
108 |
L84 |
327 cu. in. 375hp Engine (fuel injection) |
1,325 |
6 |
538 |
M20 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission |
19,034 |
86 |
188 |
M35 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission |
2,480 |
11 |
199 |
N03 |
36 Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe only) |
38 |
.2 |
202 |
N11 |
Off Road Exhaust System |
1,953 |
9 |
38 |
N40 |
Power Steering |
3,126 |
14 |
75 |
P48 |
Cast aluminium Knock-Off Wheels (5) |
806 |
4 |
323 |
P91 |
Blackwall Tyres, 6.70x15 (nylon cord) |
372 |
2 |
15 |
P92 |
Whitewall Tyres, 6.70x15 (rayon cord) |
19,977 |
90 |
32 |
T86 |
Reverse Lamps |
11,085 |
50 |
11 |
U69 |
AM/FM Radio |
20,934 |
94 |
177 |
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