1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1970 |
| Price : | $2,400-$2,770 |
| Weight : | 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 barrel downdraft carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 195 BHP (143.52 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L. |
| Power : | 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 104 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Downdraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual Column Shift , 2 Automatic Powerglide with Column Shift , 4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1966 : | 2,206,639 |
| Total 1966 Biscayne Series production : | 307,900 |
| 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series | |
| Series 53 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 83,200 |
| Series 53 Six Cyl Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 18,100 |
| Series 54 V8 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 39,200 |
| Series 54 V8 Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 167,400 |
Dimension(s)
Series 53 Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.2 in | 5415 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
Series 53 2-Door Sedan
| Price : | $2,400 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.2 in | 5415 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
Series 53 Six Cyl Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,770 |
| Weight : | 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.2 in | 5415 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
Series 54 V8 Sedan
| Price : | $2,500 |
| Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.2 in | 5415 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
Series 54 V8 2-Door Sedan
Chassis # 153116L193719
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| Price : | $2,500 |
| Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.2 in | 5415 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
Series 54 V8 Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,700 |
| Weight : | 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.2 in | 5415 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.35 x 14 |
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series has a length of 213.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series cost when new?A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series cost approximately $2,400 to $2,770 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series was offered as a Series 53 2-Door Sedan, Series 53 Sedan, Series 53 Six Cyl Station Wagon, Series 54 V8 2-Door Sedan, Series 54 V8 Sedan, Series 54 V8 Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series had 7.35 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1966? A: Chevrolet produced 2,206,639 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Biscayne Seriess were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 307,900 examples of the Biscayne Series in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 195 BHP (143.52 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 2400 RPM V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column Shift, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide with Column Shift, 4 speed Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series?
How many 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series were produced?
How powerful was the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? Was the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series popular? Was the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series has a length of 213.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series cost when new?A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series cost approximately $2,400 to $2,770 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series was offered as a Series 53 2-Door Sedan, Series 53 Sedan, Series 53 Six Cyl Station Wagon, Series 54 V8 2-Door Sedan, Series 54 V8 Sedan, Series 54 V8 Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series had 7.35 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1966? A: Chevrolet produced 2,206,639 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Biscayne Seriess were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 307,900 examples of the Biscayne Series in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM- 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Series Menu
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