1964 Chevrolet Corvette 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The 1964 Corvette Sting Ray coupe dropped the previous year's split rear window for a single pane, improving visibility on the C2's dramatic shape. The fuel-injected 327 was available, making up to 375 hp.
40837S115571
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chevrolet Corvette
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1964 |
| Model Code | 0837 | Corvette |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 115571 | Unit #115571 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1964
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
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
Rated HP51.2
Horsepower250@4400
Displacement326.73
Torque350@2800
Compression10.5
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production13925
Weight2945
Length175.3
Height49.6
Width69.2
Front Tread56.3
Rear Tread57
Wheelbase98
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
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
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypePremium
RadiatorAluminum cross flow
Cooling19 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, 4-Speed manual transmission, Power brakes, Air conditioning, 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$4252.00
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.