1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427 vs. 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible: Performance Data and Complete Specs

Vehicle

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427

Base Price

$83,995

$4353

Price as Tested

$94,235

$5900

Dimensions

Length

177.9 inches

175.1 inches

Width

77.4 inches

69.6 inches

Height

48.6 inches

49.6 inches

Wheelbase

106.7 inches

98.0 inches

Powertrain

Engine

supercharged pushrod 16-valve V-8 376 cu in (6162 cc)

pushrod 16-valve V-8 427 cu in (6994 cc)

Power HP @ RPM

650 @ 6400

435 @ 5800

Torque LB-FT @ RPM

650 @ 3600

460 @ 4000

Fuel Delivery

direct injection

3x2-bbl Holley carburetors

Redline

6500 rpm

6500 rpm

LB Per HP

5.6

7.2

Driveline

Transmission

7-speed manual

4-speed manual

Driven Wheels

rear

rear

C/D Test Results

Acceleration

0–30 MPH

1.6 sec

2.0 sec

0–60 MPH

3.3 sec

4.7 sec

0–100 MPH

7.3 sec

12.3 sec

0–130 MPH

12.0 sec

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¼-Mile @ MPH

11.4 sec @ 127

13.6 sec @ 105

Top Speed

185 mph (drag ltd, C/D est)

142 mph (redline ltd, C/D est)

Chassis

Braking 70–0 MPH

138 feet

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Roadholding, 300-ft-dia Skidpad

1.14 g

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Weight

Curb

3619 pounds

3137 pounds

%Front/%Rear

50.1/49.9

46.0/54.0

Fuel

EPA City/Hwy

15/22 mpg

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1967 Chevy Corvette coupe test results from C/D, May 1967.