The ’67 Chevy L88 is the ultimate classic Corvette, and now
May 8, 2018 · When it comes to production Corvettes, the 1967 L88 tops most people’s “must have” list; it has the perfect mix of rarity, performance, motorsports pedigree, high cost when new, and a certain mystique. The L88 was essentially Chevrolet’s way of transforming the Corvette from America’s sports car into an internationally competitive racing car.
1967 – L88 (427CI) Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More
Feb 13, 2021 · No list of formidable Corvette engines would be complete without including the 1967 L88. The L88 was a fire-breathing variant of GM’s 427 cubic-inch big-block lineup, which served as nothing short of a production race engine. Officially rated at 430 HP, the L88 was capable of propelling its C2 host to previously unattainable performance status.
The L88 427: A History of GM’s Ultimate Big Block
The L88 is a 427c.i. powerplant fitted to Corvettes from 1967-1969. Not many, mind you, with only 20 so-equipped in 1967, 80 in 1968, and 118 in 1969. That makes a grand total of just 218 L88-equipped Corvettes floating around. Officially, the 1967 L88 is rated at 430 hp @ 5200 RPM, 460 lb/ft torque @ 4,000 RPM. More on the power figures later.
The $4 Million Corvette: 1967 L88 C2 is the Rarest of the Rare
Dec 11, 2019 · The ’67 L88 is a special example of the already desirable C2 Corvette for a number of reasons. It starts with the high-performance 427-c.i. big block under the hood. The 500-plus horsepower that this beast of an engine puts out …
This Rare, 'Holy Grail' 1967 L88 Corvette Is for Sale for $4 Million
Dec 11, 2019 · Stuffed with a 427-cubic-inch big block engine, heavy duty suspension and the so-called “Rock Crusher” four-speed manual transmission, the vehicle screamed “track” all the way down to its air-con...
What is an L88 Corvette and Why Is It Rare?
The Chevrolet Corvette L88 is a high-performance model produced between 1967 and 1969, spanning both the C2 Corvette and early C3 Corvette generations. Designed primarily for racing, the L88 was equipped with a 427-cubic-inch V8 engine capable of over 500 horsepower.
The First 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Is For Sale And Worth …
Aug 11, 2024 · The L88 was a limited line of 216 barely disguised race cars built across three model years, with just 20 being ordered in 1967. Along with competition grade brakes, suspensions and four-speed manual transmissions, the cars have a high output 427 cubic-inch V8 that was advertised at 430 hp, but really put out more than 500 hp.
1967 – 1969 Corvette Stingray L88 Model Guide - CorvSport.com
Apr 12, 2018 · A 1967 Corvette L88 finished in Sunfire Yellow. The L88 was a special option package developed under the direction of Zora Arkus-Duntov, director of GM’s performance division. First introduced in 1967, the L88 Corvette featured a highly modified version of Chevy’s 427-cubic-inch V-8 engine.
Rare Rides: The 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 - Street Muscle
Chevrolet produced only twenty examples of the 1967 Corvette L88 coupe and convertible. The outrageous performance and diminutive production numbers make it one of the ultimate Corvettes. One even sold at auction in 2014 for $3,850,000. It also makes for one of the world’s foremost Rare Rides.
Corvette Of The Day: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 - CorvSport.com
Sep 12, 2024 · First introduced in 1967, the L88 Corvette featured a highly modified version of Chevy’s 427-cubic-inch V-8 engine. Only 20 L88s were produced in its debut year, making it a true collector’s piece.