The 427ci Z11 V-8 had more horsepower and torque than ... ban on intermediate-sized cars had a carve-out that allowed the Corvette access to a 427ci V-8 in 1966 and the more awesome "Tri-Power ...

a Z11 version managed to sell for $525,000 in an auction in 2017. For over 70 years, the Chevrolet Corvette, with its sports-car design and performance characteristics, has been considered the ...