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1964 Corvette Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1964 Corvette Facts

Chevrolet made only evolutionary changes to the Corvette in 1964. The coupe’s two piece split rear window was dropped in favor of a single piece of arched glass. The two simulated air intakes were eliminated from the hood, though their indentations remained. And the left-side decorative air-exhaust vent on the coupe’s rear pillar was made functional. The car’s rocker-panel trim lost a few of its ribs and had black paint inserted between those ribs, the wheel covers were simplified; and the fuel filler emblem now had concentric circles around the crossed-flags insignia. Inside, the original color-keyed steering wheel rim was now simulated walnut. A three-speed fan was installed in the coupe to aid in ventilation. Seven exterior colors were offered: Black, White, Tan, Daytona Blue, Silver Blue, Silver, and Red.

A few suspension refinements were made for 1964. The front coil springs were changed from constant-rate to progressive or variable-rate and were more tightly wound at the top, while leaf thickness of the rear transverse spring was also altered – giving a more comfortable ride. Shock absorbers were reworked as well. Also added was more sound insulation and revised body and transmission mounts. Additional bushings were added to the shift linkage and a new boot was fitted around the lever.

Drive train choices were the same but the high-performance 340 and 365 V-8s received improvements. These solid-lifter engines received a new high-lift, long-duration camshaft. The carbureted version now breathed through a Holley higher CFM four-barrel carburetor in place of the base engine’s Carter unit. The fuel injected engine gained 15 HP, now at 375 HP. The two Borg-Warner T-10 four-speeds offered in 1963 1963 were replaced by a pair built by GM.

Sales of the 1964 Sting Ray reached 22,229 – a new Corvette record, but up only slightly from 1963. Coupe volume dropped to 8,304 units, but convertible sales compensated, rising to 13,925.

1964 Corvette Facts – Powertrains

• Transmission Ratios
  
  • Three-Speed Manual Transmission – First: 2.58:1, Second: 1.48:1, Third 1:10. Reverse: 2.58:1.
  • 250-300 HP Four-Speed Manual Transmission – First: 2.56:1, Second: 1.91:1, Third 1.48:1, Fourth: 1:10. Reverse: 2.64:1.
  • 365-375 HP Four-Speed Manual Transmission – First: 2.20:1, Second: 1.64:1, Third 1.28:1, Fourth: 1:10. Reverse: 2.27:1.
  • Two-Speed Powerglide Transmission – Low: 1.76:1, Direct: 1:1. Reverse: 1.76:1.
• Rear Axle Ratios
  
  • Manual Transmission. Three Speed: 3.36 (11-37) Four-speed: 3.70:1 (10-37).
  • Powerglide Transmission: 3.36:1 (11-37).
  • Available rear axle gear ratios: 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1.

1964 Corvette Facts – Powertrain Options

Engines:

• • V-8 327 cubic inch 250 horsepower four-barrel carburetor engine (standard).
  • L75  V-8 327 cubic inch 300 horsepower four-barrel carburetor engine ($53.80).
  • L79  V-8 327 cubic inch 350 horsepower four-barrel carburetor engine ($107.60).
  • L76 V-8 327 cubic inch 365 horsepower four-barrel carburetor engine ($129.15).
  • L84 V-8 327 cubic inch 375 horsepower fuel-injection engine ( $538.00).
  • L78 V-8 396 cubic inch 425 horsepower fuel-injection engine ( $292.70).

Other:

• • Automatic transmission ($202.30).
  • Heavy Duty Suspension: ($43.05).
  • Four-speed Manual floor shift transmission  ($188).
  • Four-speed Close Ratio Manual floor shift transmission  ($237).
  • Off-road exhaust system ($37.70).
  • Positive traction rear axle ($43.05).
  • Transistor Ignition System ($75.35)

1964 Corvette Facts – Significant Options

• • Air conditioning ($421.80).
  • Back-up lights and inside rear view mirror ($16.15).
  • Detachable hardtop ($236.75).
  • Gold wall tires ($51.00).
  • Heater and defroster ($100.00).
  • Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios ($23.20).
  • Power brakes ($64.50).
  • Power steering ($96.85).
  • Power windows ($59.20).
  • Radio, AM/FM with power antenna ($203.00).
  • Saddle trim leather seats ($80.70).
  • Side mount exhaust system ($148.45).
  • Special 15 inch knock-off type wheels ($322.80).
  • Special 36-gallon fuel tank, coupe only ($202.30).
  • Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 ratio ($43.05).
  • Special Suspension ($43.05).
  • Teakwood steering wheel ($48.15).
  • Telescopic steering column ($43.05).
  • Tinted glass ($16.15).
  • Tinted windshield ($10.80).
  • Transistor Ignition ($53.80).
  • Whitewall tires ($31.85).