C1 - 1953-1962
C2 - 1963-1967
C3 - 1968-19821964 Corvette
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The 1964 Corvette Stingray coupe lost the 1963 iconic split rear window as well as the faux trim panels on the hood. The indentations on the hood are barren which makes the 1964 hood unique to this year. The driver side rear pillar vent in the coupe is now functional and uses a new three-speed fan to pull in fresh air for better ventilation in the coupe.
The fuel filler neck cover/deck emblem was redesigned to include concentric circles around its crossed-flags insignia. The original color-keyed steering wheel rim was replaced by a wheel molded in simulated walnut and all inside door release knobs were chromed. The 1963's ribbed rocker panel trim was replaced with black dividers that ran the length of the trim panel.
Early 1964 door handle has a raised reveal around the door lock until
about April, late 1964 door handles did not.
Left door handle/lock - early
Left door handle/lock - late
A radio was optional. When no radio was ordered the panel was left blank.
A manual 3-speed transmission was the base transmission. Given that
19,034 buyers opted for the 4-speed manual and 2,480 opted for the 2-speed
Powerglide automatic, only 715 Corvettes left with the base 3-speed
transmission.
The 1964 and later Muncie M-series (right photo) 4-speed incorporated
a thicker shifter handle and reverse lockout lever plus a chrome gear
shift ball compared to the 1963 and earlier Borg Warner (on the left)
4-speed with thinner shifter handle and black gear shift ball. The surround
of the shift pattern and forward area of the console was now a soft
black.
1964 total Corvettes built - 22,229
1964 Fastback coupes - 8,304
1964 Convertibles - 13,925
| Corvettes Engines | 22,229 | Percentage |
| RPO L75 - 300-hp engine | 10,471 | 47.11 |
| RPO L76 - 365-hp engine | 7,171 | 32.25 |
| RPO L84 - 375-hp engine | 1,325 | 05.96 |
| base 250-hp engine | 3,892 | 18.09 |
| Serial Numbers | |
| Corvette | 408x7S100001-408x7S122229 |
| Coupe is body style 37 and convertible is body style 67 | |
Engine Identification
| Position | Character(s) | Description |
| 1 | F or T | Flint, MI. or Tonawanda, N.Y. engine assembly plant |
| 2 to 5 | 1025 | Engine assembly date (month/day) |
| 6 and 7 | Code | RD - 327-cid 300-hp, manual transmission, 4-bbl carburetor, 10.5:1 cr RQ - 327-cid 300-hp, manual transmission, 4-bbl carburetor, 10.5:1 cr, A.C. SD - 327-cid 300-hp, automatic transmission, 4-bbl carburetor, 10.5:1 cr, A.C. SL - 327-cid 300-hp, automatic transmission, 4-bbl carburetor, 10.5:1 cr RF - 327-cid 375-hp, manual transmission, 11.0:1 cr. F.I. RX - 327-cid 375-hp, manual transmission, 11.0:1 cr, F.I., T.I. |
| A.C. | Air Conditioning | |
| F.I. | Fuel Injection | |
| T.I. | Transistor Ignition |
Engine Specifications - 327 engines
| Base 327 | RPO L75 300hp | RPO L76 365hp | RPO L84 375hp | |
| Bore (in inches) | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Stroke (in inches) | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Cubic Inches | 327 | 327 | 327 | 327 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 11.25:1 | 11.25:1 |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 250 @ 4400 | 300 @ 5000 | 365 @ 6200 | 375 @ 6200 |
| Torque lb-ft @ RPM | 350 @ 2800 | 360 @ 3200 | 350 @ 4000 | 350 @ 4400-4800 |
| Fuel | 4-bbl 3846247 |
4-bbl 3826004 - manual transmission 3826006 - automatic transmission |
4-bbl 3849804 |
F.I. 7017380 |
Regular Production Options
| RPO | Description | Cost | Units | % |
| 40837 | Coupe | $4,252.00 | 8,304 | 37.36 |
| 40867 | Convertible | $4,037.00 | 13,295 | 64.64 |
| 898 | Leather seats | $80.70 | 1,334 | 6.0 |
| A01 | Tinted windows (all) | $16.15 | 6,031 | 27.1 |
| A02 | Tinted windows (windshield only) | $10.80 | 6,387 | 28.7 |
| A31 | Power windows | $59.20 | 3,706 | 16.7 |
| C07 |
Hardtop (convertible only) in place of folding top In addition to folding top |
N.C. $236.75 |
7,023 | 50.43 |
| C48 | Heater delete | n/a | 60 | 0.3 |
| C60 | Air conditioning | $421.80 | 1,988 | 8.9 |
| F40 | Special suspension | $37.70 | 82 | 0.4 |
| G81 | Positraction | $43.05 | 18,279 | 82.2 |
| G91 | 3.08:1 rear axle ratio | $2.20 | 2,310 | 10.4 |
| J50 | Power brakes | $43.05 | 2,270 | 10.2 |
| J56 | Heavy duty brakes | $629.50 | 29 | 0.1 |
| J65 | Metallic brakes | $53.80 | 4,780 | 21.5 |
| K66 | Transistor ignition | $75.35 | 552 | 2.5 |
| L75 | 327-cid, 300-hp | $53.80 | 10,471 | 47.1 |
| L76 | 327-cid, 365-hp | $107.60 | 7,171 | 32.3 |
| L84 | 327-cid, 375-hp (F.I.) | $538.00 | 1,325 | 6.0 |
| M20 | 4-speed manual transmission (2) | $188.30 | 19,034 | 85.6 |
| M35 | Powerglide 2-speed automatic transmission (1) | $199.10 | 2,480 | 18.06 |
| N03 | 36-gallon fuel tank (coupe only) | $202.30 | 38 | 0.46 |
| N11 | Off-road exhaust system | $37.70 | 1,953 | 8.8 |
| N40 | Power steering | $75.35 | 3,126 | 14.1 |
| P48 | Cast aluminum knock-off wheels | $322.80 | 806 | 3.6 |
| P91 | 6.70 x 15 nylon blackwall * | $15.70 | 372 | 1.7 |
| P92 | 6.70 x 15 rayon blackwall * | $31.85 | 19,997 | 90.0 |
| T86 | Backup lamps | $10.80 | 11,085 | 49.9 |
| U69 | AM/FM radio | $203.40 | 20,934 | 94.17 |
* Images may be representations of the option >> The 327-cid, 250-hp engine, 3-speed manual transmission, vinyl interior, and a soft top (convertible) were included in the base price. >> The 7.023 C07 quantity included 1,220 in lieu of soft tops at no extra cost. >> The 1,998 C60 quantity was split 1,069 coupes and 919 convertibles. (1) Since the Powerglide was not an option with the 327/365 or 327/375 engines, their total was deducted from total Corvette sales numbers leaving only 13,733 Corvettes the Powerglide was available with. (2) The 19,034 M20 quantity was split 10,538 with wide ratio 250-hp and 300-hp engines; 8,496 with close ratio 365-hp and 375-hp engines. > Tachometer redline→ |
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1964 Exterior/Interior Colors
| RPO | Color | Interior Color Choices | Units | % |
| 900 | Tuxedo Black | Black - Red - Silver-White | 1,897 | |
| 912 | Silver Blue | Blue - Black - White | 3,121 | |
| 916 | Daytona Blue | Blue - Silver - White | 3,454 | |
| 923 | Riverside Red | Black - Red - White | 5,274 | |
| 932 | Saddle Tan | Saddle - White | 1,765 | |
| 936 | Ermine White | Black - Blue - Red - Saddle - Silver/Blue - Silver/Black - White | 3,909 | |
| 940 | Satin Silver | Black - Blue - Red - Silver/Black - Silver/Blue - White | 2,785 |
Convertible top available in black, beige, and white with any exterior color.
Interior Trim Codes - St. Louis
| Interior Colors (vinyl) | Coupe * | Convertible * |
| Black | STD | STD |
| Red | 490AA | 490AB/490AC |
| Blue | 490BA | 490BB |
| Saddle | 490CA | 490CB |
| White | 491CA | |
| Interior Colors (leather) | Coupe * | Convertible * |
| Black | 898A | 898A |
| Red | 898EA | 898FA |
| Blue | 898JA | 898KA |
| Saddle | 898CA | 898DA |
| * A.O. Smith used different ECL codes | ||
Interior Trim Codes - A. O. Smith
| Interior Colors (vinyl) | Coupe * | Convertible * |
| Black | STD | STD |
| Red | 490H | |
| Blue | 490K | |
| Saddle | ||
| Interior Colors (leather) | Coupe * | Convertible * |
| Black | ||
| Red | ||
| Blue | ||
| Saddle | ||
| Interior Colors (two-tone vinyl) |
Fastback Coupe | Convertible | |
| Silver - black trim | Black instrument panel, medium gray carpet | 491AA | 491AE |
| Silver - blue trim | Dark blue instrument panel, medium gray carpet | 491BA | 494BE |
| White - black trim | Black instrument panel, black carpet | 491CA | 491CE |
| White - blue trim | Dark blue instrument panel, dark blue carpet | 491GA | 491GE |
| White - red trim | Red instrument panel, red carpet | 491DA (1) | 491DE (1) |
| White - saddle trim | Saddle tan instrument panel, saddle tan carpet | 491HA | 491HE |
| Interior Colors (two-tone leather) |
Fastback Coupe | Convertible | |
| Silver - black trim | Black instrument panel, medium gray carpet | 899AA | 899AE |
| Silver - blue trim | Dark blue instrument panel, medium gray carpet | 899BA | 899BE |
| White - black trim | Black instrument panel, black carpet | 899CA | 899CE |
| White - blue trim | Dark blue instrument panel, dark blue carpet | 899GA | 899GE |
| White - red trim | Red instrument panel, red carpet | 899DA | 899DE |
| White - saddle trim | Saddle tan instrument panel, saddle tan carpet | 899HA | 899HE |
(1) The GM Information kit shows 491DA (vinyl) only available with Ermine White exterior; this example is found with a Riverside Red coupe.
1964 OEM Supplier Paint Colors
| Color | Valspar Code | PPG Code | DuPont Code | RM Code | SW Code | WA Code |
| 900 - Tuxedo Black | K090 | 9300 | 99 | 946 | n/a | n/a |
| 912 - Silver Blue | L1663 | 12546 | 4250 | 1481 | 2161 | 2973 |
| 916 - Daytona Blue | L696 | 12696 | 4395 | 1539 | 2221 | n/a |
| 923 - Riverside Red | R2329 | 70961 | 2931 | 1138 | 1883 | n/a |
| 932 - Saddle Tan | B1095 | 22269 | 4382 | 1537 | 2219 | 3111 |
| 936 - Ermine White | W612 | 8259 | 4024 | 1199 | 1911 | 2661 |
| 940 - Satin Silver | N1974 | 32312 | 4027 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Mechanical Specifications
| Wheelbase | 98.0 inches |
| Track Front/Rear (inches) | 56.3 / 57.0 |
| Overall Length | 175.3 |
| Width | 69.6 inches |
| Height | 49.8 inches (folding top & coupe) 49.3 inches (hard top) |
| Curb Weight | 3,110 pounds - convertible 3,118 pounds - convertible with hardtop 3,025 pounds - coupe Powerglide - add 23.3 lbs. 4-speed - add 1.9 lbs. |
| Coolant Capacity | 16.5 quarts with heater/15.5 quarts without |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gallons |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 quarts |
1964 Corvettes from A.O. Smith en route to St. Louis.
GM Heritage PDF file of specifications/options/etc.
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