These are standard specifications for the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1967 |
| Price : | $2,275-$2,910 |
| Weight : | 3041 lbs | 1379.374 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| BBD 2-barrel 3767S | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Type BBS 1-barrel Model 3839S | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L. |
| Power : | 265 HP (195.04 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L. |
| Power : | 325 BHP (239.2 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| V 8 | Hemi | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 425 HP (312.8 KW) |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Plymouth Production for 1966 : | 687,514 |
| Total 1966 Belvedere production : | 189,252 |
| 1966 Plymouth Belvedere | |
| I 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 9,381 |
| I Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 31,063 |
| I Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,200 |
| II 9-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 8,667 |
| II Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,502 |
| II Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 36,644 |
| II Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 49,911 |
| II Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 4,726 |
| Satellite Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 2,759 |
| Satellite Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 35,399 |
Dimension(s)
I Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.5 in | 5093 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
I 2-Door Sedan
| Price : | $2,275 |
| Weight : | 3016 lbs | 1368.035 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.5 in | 5093 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
I Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,600 |
| Weight : | 3465 lbs | 1571.698 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 207.1 in | 5260 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.0 in | 2972 mm. |
II Sedan
| Price : | $2,400 |
| Weight : | 3215 lbs | 1458.299 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.5 in | 5093 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
II Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $2,430 |
| Weight : | 3040 lbs | 1378.921 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.5 in | 5093 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
II Convertible
| Price : | $2,645 |
| Weight : | 3110 lbs | 1410.672 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.5 in | 5093 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
II 9-Passenger Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,800 |
| Weight : | 3560 lbs | 1614.789 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.5 in | 5093 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
II Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,700 |
| Weight : | 2790 lbs | 1265.523 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.5 in | 5093 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Satellite Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $2,695 |
| Weight : | 3255 lbs | 1476.443 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.5 in | 5093 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Satellite Convertible
| Price : | $2,910 |
| Weight : | 3320 lbs | 1505.927 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.5 in | 5093 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.95 x 14 |
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 67V062000 |
| Notes | POSSIBLE THAT, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WATER MAY ENTER THE DISC BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE VENT.INTERNAL SEAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY CORROSION INSIDE THE VALVE COULD RESULT IN FLUID LEAKAGE.PROLONGED OR SEVERE LEAKAGE WILL AFFECT NORMAL BRAKING OPERATION ON 1966 MODELS AND CAUSE LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS ON REAR WHEEL PORTION OF 1967 DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM.(REPLACE THE SUBJECT PROPORTIONING VALVE.) |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 66V009001 |
| Notes | POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE STEEL TUBE AND THE SHIFTRODS OR CLUTCH TORQUE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ON 3 AND/OR 4 SPEED MANUALTRANSMISSIONS.CONTINUED INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE A BRAKE TUBE FAILURE AND LOSS OF BRAKES.(INSPECT BRAKE TUBE ROUTING AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIP.REPLACE TUBE ASSEMBLY IF DAMAGED.) |
Data updated January 2023
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
1966 Plymouth Belvedere FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1966 Plymouth Belvedere has wheelbase sizes of 116.00 and 117.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1966 Plymouth Belvedere has lengths of 200.50 and 207.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere cost when new?A: The 1966 Plymouth Belvedere cost approximately $2,275 to $2,910 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1966 Plymouth Belvedere was offered as a I 2-Door Sedan, I Sedan, I Station Wagon, II 9-Passenger Station Wagon, II Convertible, II Hardtop Coupe, II Sedan, II Station Wagon, Satellite Convertible, Satellite Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere have? A: The 1966 Plymouth Belvedere had 6.95 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1966? A: Plymouth produced 687,514 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Belvederes were produced? A: Plymouth produced 189,252 examples of the Belvedere in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere have? A: The 1966 Plymouth Belvedere had the following engine options: V 8 (4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4200 RPM Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 265 HP (195.04 KW) V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) V 8 (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 HP (312.8 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere have? A: The 1966 Plymouth Belvedere had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.