1966 Buick Wildcat Specifications

1966 Buick Wildcat
1966 Buick Wildcat Model Years
1963196519661969

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1963 - 1970
Price : $3,230-$3,700
Weight : 4071 lbs | 1846.575 kg
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 (2.0 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Rochester 4MC 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Super Turbine

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
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19650801
NHTSA Campaign ID76V160000
NotesCHEVROLET 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.

Information provided by NHTSA
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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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.

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