1966 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

Specifications

1964 1965 1966

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1964 - 1966
Price :	$4,393-$4,843
Weight :	4385 lbs \| 1989.003 kg
MPG City :	14
MPG Highway :	16

Performance

0-60 mph :	11 seconds.

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Serial number codes 'Y' or Special: 'H'
Displacement :	6391 cc \| 390.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'Z'
Displacement :	6391 cc \| 390.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'S'
Displacement :	6391 cc \| 390.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'Q'
Displacement :	7014 cc \| 428.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 101 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial number code 'W'
Displacement :	6997 cc \| 427.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	410 BHP (301.76 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore :	4.2 in \| 107 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial number code 'R'
Displacement :	6997 cc \| 427.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Bore :	4.2 in \| 107 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	11.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| hemispherical combustion chambers w/ohv & ohcamshafts for each engine bank
Displacement :	6997 cc \| 427.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	616 BHP (453.376 KW) @ 7000 RPM
Bore :	4.2 in \| 107 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	12.1:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Hemispherical Combustion Chambers w/ohv & ohcamshafts for each engine bank
Displacement :	6997 cc \| 427.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	657 BHP (483.552 KW) @ 7500 RPM
Bore :	4.2 in \| 107 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	12.1:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
2 Holley 4-barrel carburetors

Transmission:
Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic (C-6)

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1966 :	2,212,415
Total 1966 Thunderbird production :	69,176
1966 Ford Thunderbird
Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	5,049
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	13,389
Hardtop Town Sedan 2 dr. 4 P :	15,633
Landau 2 dr. 4 P :	35,105

Dimension(s)

Hardtop Coupe

Chassis # 6Y83Z111020
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	21.5 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	205.4 in \| 5217 mm.
Width :	70.3 in \| 1786 mm.
Wheelbase :	113.2 in \| 2875 mm.

Hardtop Town Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$4,450
Weight :	4358 lbs \| 1976.756 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	205.4 in \| 5217 mm.
Width :	70.3 in \| 1786 mm.
Wheelbase :	113.2 in \| 2875 mm.

Landau

Chassis # 6Y87Z110996
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$4,550
Weight :	4365 lbs \| 1979.931 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	205.4 in \| 5217 mm.
Width :	70.3 in \| 1786 mm.
Wheelbase :	113.2 in \| 2875 mm.

Convertible

Chassis # 6Y85Z134514
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Chassis # 6Y85Q165905
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Chassis # 6Y85Q153417
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Chassis # 6Y85Z131806
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Chassis # 6Y85Z161259
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Chassis # 6Y85Z118028
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Chassis # 6Y85Z131878
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Exterior
Price :	$4,843
Weight :	4494 lbs \| 2038.444 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	205.4 in \| 5217 mm.
Width :	70.3 in \| 1786 mm.
Wheelbase :	113.2 in \| 2875 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.15 x 15 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall

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 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1966 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 205.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1966 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 70.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1966 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,393 to $4,843 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Town Sedan, Landau.

Q: What tires did the 1966 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird had 8.15 x 15 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1966? A: Ford produced 2,212,415 automobiles in 1966.

Q: How many 1966 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 69,176 examples of the Thunderbird in 1966.

Q: What engines did the 1966 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM

V 8 (7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 410 BHP (301.76 KW) @ 5600 RPM

V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM

V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 616 BHP (453.376 KW) @ 7000 RPM

V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 657 BHP (483.552 KW) @ 7500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: Manual, 3 speed Automatic Cruise-O-Matic (C-6).