There are many reasons the L-88 C3 Chevrolet Corvette is often called the baddest and biggest of the Vettes. Originally, the L-88 was offered as an option in the 1967 through 1969 C2 and C3 models. But Chevy did so almost secretly. Why?

Apr 1, 2020 · Yenko pulled the same strings in 1968, ordering a first-year C3 with the L88 engine, but Chevy once again couldn’t complete his order in time for the 1968 24 Hours of Daytona.

The L88 was first offered to teams such as Sunray DX Motorsports who contested Corvettes in events such as the Sebring and Daytona. Packed with factory competition hardware, the L88 package was an ordering option that made the Corvette a pure race car.

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.

Oct 23, 2002 · The L88 engine that powered the red, white and blue DX racer to victory became a regular Corvette option soon after Sebring. As such, it was—and arguably remains—the most powerful engine ever offered in a true production car.

Nov 22, 2021 · The 500+ HP L88-Code Corvette Was 1968’s Scariest C3. Chevy underrated the 7.0-liter L88 engine at just 430 hp to stop people ordering it for street use

Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88. The Chevrolet Corvette L88 was a special option package developed under the direction of Zora Arkus-Duntov, the visionary director of GM’s performance division.

Apr 26, 2016 · The L88 was capable of 171 mph at Le Mans and sported more than 500 horsepower. It was developed for the track and never intended as a boulevard cruiser. The L88 was first offered to teams such as Sunray DX Motorsports who contested Corvettes in events such as the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Daytona.

Vehicle history and comps for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Yenko/Sunray-dx VIN: 194678S402351 - including sale prices, photos, and more.

Mar 4, 2015 · DX purchased and successfully raced a ’67 L88 Corvette with drivers Don Yenko and Dave Morgan. The team had three entries for the 1968 24 Hours of Daytona and Morrison wanted to use the ...