Yenko Stinger File

Don Yenko sought to create a competitive SCCA D-Production racer when the Corvette proved too heavy for the class, targeting the Shelby GT350.

Very rare, with 100+ built in 1966, plus about 25 in 1967 and a few more through 1969.

The Yenko Stinger is a legendary, yet often overshadowed, high-performance car that marked the beginning of Don Yenko's fame. Unlike his later, big-block V8 monsters, the Stinger was a compact, air-cooled, rear-engine marvel based on the 1966 Chevrolet Corvair. 🛠️ Yenko Stinger

Specialized race tunes reaching up to 240–250 hp. ### ⚡ Interesting Facts

220 hp (forged pistons, ported heads, racing focus). Don Yenko sought to create a competitive SCCA

All Stingers typically featured Ermine White paint with blue racing stripes, a rear-seat delete, and a fiberglass rear decklid/spoiler. 🚀 Performance Levels

190 hp (high-performance camshaft, compression increase). Unlike his later, big-block V8 monsters, the Stinger

Yenko offered different "Stages" of performance for the 164-cubic-inch flat-six engine: 160 hp (up from 140 hp).