1966 Dodge Polara Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1966 Dodge Polara, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1965 - 1968
Price :	$2,840-$3,290
Weight :	3760 lbs \| 1705.507 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5211 cc \| 318.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Stromberg 2-barrel WW3-258 carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4482 cc \| 273.5 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
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4474 cc \| 273.0 cu in. \| 4.5 L.
Power :	235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel AFB 3855S

V 8
Displacement :	5916 cc \| 361.0 cu in. \| 5.9 L.
Power :	265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 2-barrel BBD-3849S

V 8
Displacement :	6276 cc \| 383.0 cu in. \| 6.3 L.
Power :	270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 2-barrel 4125S

V 8
Displacement :	6276 cc \| 383.0 cu in. \| 6.3 L.
Power :	325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel AFB 3855S

V 8
Displacement :	7210 cc \| 440.0 cu in. \| 7.2 L.
Power :	365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 110 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4130S carburetor

V 8 \| Hemispherical heads
Displacement :	6981 cc \| 426.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	12.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
2 Carter AFB-3084S 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite , 4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1966 :	632,658
Total 1966 Polara production :	75,400
1966 Dodge Polara

Handling

1966 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,650
Avg. Household Income :	$6,900
Avg. Home :	$14,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.32

1966 Dodge Polara FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Dodge Polara? A: The 1966 Dodge Polara has a wheelbase size of 121.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1966 Dodge Polara? A: The 1966 Dodge Polara has lengths of 213.30-, 217.10-, 218.40-inches.

Q: How much did the 1966 Dodge Polara cost when new?A: The 1966 Dodge Polara cost approximately $2,840 to $3,290 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Dodge Polara? A: The 1966 Dodge Polara was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1966? A: Dodge produced 632,658 automobiles in 1966.

Q: How many 1966 Polaras were produced? A: Dodge produced 75,400 examples of the Polara in 1966.

Q: What engines did the 1966 Dodge Polara have? A: The 1966 Dodge Polara had the following engine options: V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4482 cc | 273.5 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4200 RPM

V 8 (4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM

V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM

V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Dodge Polara have? A: The 1966 Dodge Polara had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite, 4 speed Manual.