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1966 Corvette C2 Stingray:
The Year of the Big Blocks


GM document with 1966 Corvette information, including Powertrain availability, features, specifications, transmissions, engine detail, body features, chassis specs and optional equipment.
Above: The "Corvette Sting Ray" script was revised to a more vertically elongated style for 1966.
For 1966 only it appeared on the hood front driver's side in addition to the right rear.
For 1966 only it appeared on the hood front driver's side in addition to the right rear.
Notification of the engine displacement appeared on the front fenders.
GM, per the 1966 brochure, was rightfully proud of the four wheel disk brakes which first appeared on the 1965 Corvette.
Corvette C2 seating was quite comfortable, definitely more so than the C1, and, some would argue, better than the early C3 seats.
Drivetrain choices were nicely varied in 1966. Notice the number of axle ratios available, quite a contrast to later years when regulations would effectively limit the number of options. The "Not recommended for general driving" refers to the famous M22 "Rock Crusher" Muncie four speed transmission. The M22 was exceptionally strong but, due to its straighter cut gears, had an audible whine.
Left: GM was always proud of the "Bang for the Buck" aspect of the Corvette; it would be a constant theme in their marketing efforts. Right: 1966 Corvette convertible on display at Carmel-By-The-Sea California.
Left: Zora Arkus Duntov, Corvette Chief Engineer, next to a 1966 Corvette, a highlight of his career.

Right: Sample 1966 Corvette window sticker. A price of $5308.90 might seem like an amazing bargain these days, but in 1966 it was big $$$ and almost three times the price of an economy car.
Vent located between the speaker grill and the clock indicates an air conditioned C2 Corvette. The option was first available in 1963 (RPO C60, $421.80) when only 278 or 0.58% were so equipped. It got to be more popular in 1966 when 3,520 (12.70%) Corvettes included AC.
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