1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88
A track-focused Corvette built with a formidable 427 V8 and very limited production.
1967 Chevrolet Corvette C2 coupé – representativ modell, ikke verifisert L88. · Wikimedia Commons / photographer & licence ↗
History and significance
A track-focused Corvette built with a formidable 427 V8 and very limited production. The body, powertrain and equipment distinguished this version from related mass-produced models.
Its central mechanical specification was 427 cu in (7,0 l) L88 V8; period output is usually cited as 430 hp SAE brutto (fabrikkoppgitt). Factory ratings from the era require care when compared with modern SAE net figures.
The commonly quoted production figure is 20, covering 1967 Corvettes originally ordered with the L88 engine option. Original documentation is particularly important when identifying rare variants. The photograph illustrates the model and is not proof of the individual car’s specification.
Why so few?
The production figure applies to: 1967 Corvettes originally ordered with the L88 engine option.