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1966 WAS A GAME-CHANGER
FOR THE CORVETTE
THE 427’S
FIRST YEAR
The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette received one very crucial change
from its predecessors: the big block 427ci engine. That’s right,
Chevrolet replaced the top-of-the-line 396ci engine from the
1965 model year with the 427ci engine seen under the hood of
this Milano Maroon 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/425 coupe,
offered with No Reserve at the 2022 Houston Auction, October
20-22 at NRG Center.
This Corvette features the original matching-numbers L72
427/425hp big block V8 engine mated to its matching-numbers
Muncie 4-speed manual transmission turning a posi-traction
rear end. What makes this engine particularly interesting is that
it’s rated with the same horsepower output as the 396ci engine it
replaced, despite the larger displacement and torque ramped up
from 415 ft/lbs at 4,000 rpm to 465 ft/lbs at the same rpm. This
model is also equipped with power brakes, which smoothly bring
that new big block to a full stop.
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