Dec 11, 2019 · The ’67 L88 is a special example of the already desirable C2 Corvette for a number of reasons. It starts with the high-performance 427-c.i. big block under the hood. The 500-plus horsepower that this beast of an engine puts out …

Feb 13, 2021 · The L88 was a fire-breathing variant of GM’s 427 cubic-inch big-block lineup, which served as nothing short of a production race engine. Officially rated at 430 HP, the L88 was capable of propelling its C2 host to previously unattainable performance status.

The L88 is a 427c.i. powerplant fitted to Corvettes from 1967-1969. Not many, mind you, with only 20 so-equipped in 1967, 80 in 1968, and 118 in 1969. That makes a grand total of just 218 L88-equipped Corvettes floating around.

May 8, 2018 · Not only is 1967 the only year for the L88 in the more desirable C2 (1963-67) body style, 1967 was also the lowest production year for the L88 by far with only 20 built, (less than 10 percent of total L88 production).

Explore the captivating history and legacy of the rare 1967 L88 Corvettes showcased at the Bloomington Gold Collection. These iconic vehicles, with only 20 units produced and a mere 14 believed to exist today, offer a glimpse into automotive history. In a stunning display, twelve of these remarkable L88s graced the 2018 Gold Collection.

The Chevrolet Corvette L88 is a high-performance model produced between 1967 and 1969, spanning both the C2 Corvette and early C3 Corvette generations. Designed primarily for racing, the L88 was equipped with a 427-cubic-inch V8 engine capable of over 500 horsepower.

Jan 26, 2017 · The big-block engine featured weight-saving aluminum cylinder heads mounted atop a standard Mark IV four-bolt iron block. The L88’s crankshaft was specially forged out of 5140 alloy steel, and was then cross-drilled for maximum lubrication and Tuftrided for hardness.

Apr 12, 2018 · What is an L88 Corvette? The L88 was a special option package developed under the direction of Zora Arkus-Duntov, director of GM’s performance division. First introduced in 1967, the L88 Corvette featured a highly modified version of Chevy’s 427-cubic-inch V-8 engine.

The L88 was a limited production variant of the C2 Chevrolet Corvette. This Corvette variant featured the famed 'L88' 427 cu in (7.0L) big block V8 that was advertised as 430hp, but produced well over 550hp, and was available for the 1967 model year, only 20 examples were built which mainly went to race teams.

The L88 designation referred to a special set of race-ready equipment upgrades to the standard Corvette that added power and improved handling. The engine, which was the key element of this option package, is what makes this car so unique and collectible.