These are standard specifications for the 1966 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic (C-6)
Chassis # 6Y83Z111020
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
Production Years for Series : | 1964 - 1966 |
Price : | $4,393-$4,843 |
Weight : | 4385 lbs | 1989.003 kg |
MPG City : | 14 |
MPG Highway : | 16 |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 11 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | Serial number codes 'Y' or Special: 'H' | |
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Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
Power : | 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
Compression : | 9.5:1:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 2-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | Serial Number Code 'Z' | |
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Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
Power : | 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
Compression : | 10.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 4-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | Serial Number Code 'S' | |
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Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
Power : | 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
Compression : | 11.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 4-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | Serial Number Code 'Q' | |
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Displacement : | 7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
Power : | 345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
Stroke : | 4.0 in | 101 mm. |
Compression : | 10.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 4-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | Serial number code 'W' | |
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Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
Power : | 410 BHP (301.76 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
Bore : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
Compression : | 11.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 4-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | Serial number code 'R' | |
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Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
Power : | 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
Bore : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
Compression : | 11.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 4-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers w/ohv & ohcamshafts for each engine bank | |
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Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
Power : | 616 BHP (453.376 KW) @ 7000 RPM |
Bore : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
Compression : | 12.1:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 4-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | Hemispherical Combustion Chambers w/ohv & ohcamshafts for each engine bank | |
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Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
Power : | 657 BHP (483.552 KW) @ 7500 RPM |
Bore : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
Compression : | 12.1:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
2 Holley 4-barrel carburetors |
Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic (C-6)
Production Figures
Total Ford Production for 1966 : | 2,212,415 |
Total 1966 Thunderbird production : | 69,176 |
1966 Ford Thunderbird | |
Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 5,049 |
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 13,389 |
Hardtop Town Sedan 2 dr. 4 P : | 15,633 |
Landau 2 dr. 4 P : | 35,105 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
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Fuel Capacity : | 21.5 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
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Length : | 205.4 in | 5217 mm. |
Width : | 70.3 in | 1786 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 113.2 in | 2875 mm. |
Hardtop Town Sedan
Price : | $4,450 |
Weight : | 4358 lbs | 1976.756 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 205.4 in | 5217 mm. |
Width : | 70.3 in | 1786 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 113.2 in | 2875 mm. |
Landau
Price : | $4,550 |
Weight : | 4365 lbs | 1979.931 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 205.4 in | 5217 mm. |
Width : | 70.3 in | 1786 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 113.2 in | 2875 mm. |
Convertible
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Price : | $4,843 |
Weight : | 4494 lbs | 2038.444 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 205.4 in | 5217 mm. |
Width : | 70.3 in | 1786 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 113.2 in | 2875 mm. |
Handling
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 8.15 x 15 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall |
1966 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
1966 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 205.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1966 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 70.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,393 to $4,843 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Town Sedan, Landau.Q: What tires did the 1966 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird had 8.15 x 15 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1966? A: Ford produced 2,212,415 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 69,176 examples of the Thunderbird in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 410 BHP (301.76 KW) @ 5600 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 616 BHP (453.376 KW) @ 7000 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 657 BHP (483.552 KW) @ 7500 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: Manual, 3 speed Automatic Cruise-O-Matic (C-6).