But that changed in 1965. For a mere $107.60 over the base 250hp 327, the new L79 offered both Corvette shoppers something attractive and new. With 350 hp at 5,800 rpm, the L79 was only 15 hp shy of ...
Before getting to the test, a little background is in order. Despite my Chevy upbringing (and the fact that my first car was a '70 RS Camaro), I can say that until we received the letter from Tremul, ...
1966 was the year of big-block engines, as Chevrolet introduced the new 427ci units for a boost of power under the hood of the Corvette. The GM brand eventually produced 27,720 cars, and the ...