These are standard specifications for the 1966 Porsche 911, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Chassis # 304579
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Chassis # 307492S or 307192s
Chassis # 30855
Chassis # 301374
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Chassis # 305518
Engine # 909295
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Chassis # 303339
Chassis # 304182
Engine # 907419
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Chassis # 304427
Engine # 907674
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Chassis # 303482
Engine # 903609
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Chassis # 303494
Engine # 903642
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Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel Monocoque |
| Production Years for Series : | 1963 - 1969 |
| Price : | $6,500 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 8 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 220 km/h | 136.73 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Flat 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1991 cc | 121.5 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 6600 RPM |
| Torque : | 133 Ft-Lbs (180 NM) @ 5200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.6 in | 66 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 8 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| 2 Solex 40 BI carburetos | |
5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1966 : | 13,134 |
| A and B Series - 2.0-litre Production (1963-1969) : | 36,533 |
| 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 304579
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Chassis # 307492S or 307192s
Chassis # 30855
Chassis # 301374
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Chassis # 305518
Engine # 909295
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Chassis # 303339
Chassis # 304182
Engine # 907419
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 304427
Engine # 907674
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 303482
Engine # 903609
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 303494
Engine # 903642
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| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 164.0 in | 4166 mm. |
| Width : | 63.4 in | 1610 mm. |
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 87.1 in | 2212 mm. |
| Front Track : | 52.7 in | 1339 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 51.9 in | 1318 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : MacPherson struts with single lower transverse A-arms, longitudinal torsion bars and anti-roll bar Rear : Independent with semi-trailing arms with transverse torsion bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion | |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.25 |
| Turning Circle : | 10.7 m | 421.298 in. | 10700.969 mm. |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 235.0 mm | 9.252 in. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 240.0 mm | 9.449 in. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 165HR15 |
Recall
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 67V006000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE HEAT EXCHANGER AT THE POINT WHERE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ARE WELDED TO THE HORIZONTAL EXHAUST PIPES.THESE CRACKS MAY RESULT IN THE INTRODUCTION OF VARYING AMOUNTS OF EXHAUST GASES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN THE HEATER IS IN OPERATION.(INSPECT AND REPLACEHEAT EXCHANGERS AS REQUIRED.) |
Data updated June 2024
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Porsche 911?
Q: How fast is the 1966 Porsche 911? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 has a top speed of 220 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Porsche 911? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 has a wheelbase size of 87.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Porsche 911? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 has a length of 164.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1966 Porsche 911? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 has a width of 63.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Porsche 911 cost when new?A: The 1966 Porsche 911 had a base price of approximately $6,500 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1966 Porsche 911? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1966 Porsche 911 have? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 had 165HR15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1966? A: Porsche produced 13,134 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many A and B Series - 2.0-litre were produced? A: Porsche produced 36,533 examples of the A and B Series - 2.0-litre from 1963 to 1969.Q: What engine did the 1966 Porsche 911 have? A: The engine powering the 1966 Porsche 911 was a Flat 6 (1991 cc | 121.5 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 6600 RPM and 133 Ft-Lbs (180 NM) @ 5200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1966 Porsche 911 have? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 1966 Porsche 911? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 has a top speed of 220 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Porsche 911? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 has a wheelbase size of 87.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Porsche 911? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 has a length of 164.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1966 Porsche 911? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 has a width of 63.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Porsche 911 cost when new?A: The 1966 Porsche 911 had a base price of approximately $6,500 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1966 Porsche 911? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1966 Porsche 911 have? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 had 165HR15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1966? A: Porsche produced 13,134 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many A and B Series - 2.0-litre were produced? A: Porsche produced 36,533 examples of the A and B Series - 2.0-litre from 1963 to 1969.Q: What engine did the 1966 Porsche 911 have? A: The engine powering the 1966 Porsche 911 was a Flat 6 (1991 cc | 121.5 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 6600 RPM and 133 Ft-Lbs (180 NM) @ 5200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1966 Porsche 911 have? A: The 1966 Porsche 911 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox. Similar Automakers
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