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OCR: The mid- -sixties saw tremendous growth in the performance and speed of the Corvette. In 1965, the Corvette already made 425 horse power from 398 V-8 engine Despite that impressive figure Chevrolet increased the displacement to 427 for the 1966 model year and added a host of mechanical upgrades to help bridle the awesome power of the new Corvette. Stiffer springs and shocks as well as stronger clutch were all added to the '66 and performance increased accordingly. The Corvette could now 0-60 mph in under five seconds and would top out ai over 140 mph thanks taller final drive ratio. displacemeni prins tronser