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1965 396 L78 Corvette: The First, Mark IV Big-Block Corvette

Explore the story of the 1965 396 L78 Corvette, the first big-block ever offered in America’s sports car. This groundbreaking Sting Ray introduced a new level of horsepower and torque, transforming Corvette’s performance image and paving the way for the legendary 427s that would soon dominate the muscle car era.