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1964 Chevrolet Corvette 2-Dr. Convertible

The 1964 Corvette Sting Ray convertible offered open-top C2 style with independent rear suspension and the available fuel-injected 327, one of the era's premier American sports cars.
40867S120042
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Model Code 0867 Corvette
Plant Code S St. Louis, MO
Serial Number 120042 Unit #120042

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1964
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower365 HP @ 6200 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 6200 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
CarburetorFuel Injection
Compression11.0:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Cylinders8
Horsepower250@4400
Displacement326.73
Torque350@2800
Compression10.5
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Rated HP51.2

Dimensions

Production8304
Weight2960
Length175.3
Front Tread56.3
Rear Tread57
Width69.2
Wheelbase98

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.58
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.48

Suspension

Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.70 x 15

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypePremium
Battery12
Cooling19 Quarts, Water pump
RadiatorAluminum cross flow

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, 4-Speed manual transmission, Air conditioning, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Pushbutton Radio, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, Fuel Injection

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Almond Fawn Metallic, Azure Aqua Metallic, Bahama Green Metallic, Daytona Blue Metallic, Desert Beige, Ember Red, Ermine White, Goldwood, Lagoon Aqua Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic, Palomar Red Metallic #2, Riverside Red, Saddle Tan Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$4037.00

Other

B&s 4 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.