These are standard specifications for the 1966 Buick Wildcat, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Super Turbine
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1963 - 1970 |
| Price : | $3,230-$3,700 |
| Weight : | 4071 lbs | 1846.575 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6965 cc | 425.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4MC 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , Automatic Super Turbine
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1966 : | 553,870 |
| 1966 Buick Wildcat | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,690 |
| Custom Convertible 4 dr. 6 P : | 2,790 |
| Custom HardTop Coupe 4 dr. 6 P : | 10,800 |
| Custom HardTop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 13,060 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 9,774 |
| Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 15,081 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 14,389 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19650801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V160000 |
| Notes | CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO.66C12.BUICK CAMPAIGN NO.66C1.POSSIBILITY THAT THEFUEL INLET PLUG ON ROCHESTER QUADRAJET CARBURETOR MAY FAIL WHICH COULD RESULTIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.THIS CONDITION, IF IT EXISTS, COULD CAUSE INJURYFROM FIRE OR FROM LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDINSTALLING A SPECIAL BRACKET ON THE CARBURETOR TO PREVENT LOSS OF FUEL INLETPLUG).PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
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 Buick Wildcat FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Buick Wildcat?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Buick Wildcat? A: The 1966 Buick Wildcat has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Buick Wildcat? A: The 1966 Buick Wildcat has a length of 219.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Buick Wildcat cost when new?A: The 1966 Buick Wildcat cost approximately $3,230 to $3,700 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Buick Wildcat? A: The 1966 Buick Wildcat was offered as a Convertible, Custom Convertible, Custom HardTop Coupe, Custom HardTop Sedan, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1966? A: Buick produced 553,870 automobiles in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Buick Wildcat have? A: The 1966 Buick Wildcat had the following engine options: V 8 (6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6965 cc | 425.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Buick Wildcat have? A: The 1966 Buick Wildcat had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Super Turbine.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Buick Wildcat?
How many 1966 Buick Wildcat were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Buick Wildcat? A: The 1966 Buick Wildcat has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Buick Wildcat? A: The 1966 Buick Wildcat has a length of 219.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Buick Wildcat cost when new?A: The 1966 Buick Wildcat cost approximately $3,230 to $3,700 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Buick Wildcat? A: The 1966 Buick Wildcat was offered as a Convertible, Custom Convertible, Custom HardTop Coupe, Custom HardTop Sedan, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1966? A: Buick produced 553,870 automobiles in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Buick Wildcat have? A: The 1966 Buick Wildcat had the following engine options: V 8 (6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4600 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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