1966 Chevrolet Nova Series Specifications

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    • 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series Model Years
    19661967

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1966 - 1967
    Price : $2,200-$2,500
    Weight : 2600 lbs | 1179.34 kg
    Inline 6
    Displacement : 3179 cc | 194.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.
    Power : 177 HP (130.272 KW) @ 2400 RPM
    Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
    Compression : 8.5:1
    Main Bearings : 7
    Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-Iron Alloy
    Rochester 1-barrel carburetor
    Inline 6
    Displacement : 3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
    Power : 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Torque :220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 1600 RPM
    Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
    Compression : 8.5:1
    Main Bearings : 7
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.7 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Rochester 1-barrel 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 : 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 : 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.
    Power : 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM
    Torque :360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
    Compression : 11.00:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    1 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Manual Column Shift , 2 Automatic Powerglide with Column Shift , 4 Manual Optional with V8s

    Total Chevrolet Production for 1966 : 2,206,639
    Total 1966 Nova Series production : 73,900
    1966 Chevrolet Nova Series
    Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 54,300
    SS Series 17 Six Cyl HardTop 2 dr. 6 P : 10,100

    Sedan

    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 183.0 in | 4648 mm.
    Width : 72.5 in | 1842 mm.
    Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1443 mm.
    Rear Track : 56.3 in | 1430 mm.

    Hardtop

    Hardtop
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    Hardtop
    Chassis # 116376N135107
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    Auction entries : 2
    Hardtop
    Chassis # 113116W169890
    Auction entries : 1
    Hardtop
    Hardtop
    Chassis # 116376N152415
    Auction entries : 1
    Hardtop
    Chassis # 113116W133625
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    Chassis # 116376N171304
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    Price : $2,300
    Weight : 2700 lbs | 1224.699 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 183.0 in | 4648 mm.
    Width : 72.5 in | 1842 mm.
    Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1443 mm.
    Rear Track : 56.3 in | 1430 mm.

    Station Wagon

    Price : $2,500
    Weight : 2900 lbs | 1315.418 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 183.0 in | 4648 mm.
    Width : 72.5 in | 1842 mm.
    Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1443 mm.
    Rear Track : 56.3 in | 1430 mm.

    SS Series 17 Six Cyl HardTop

    Price : $2,400
    Weight : 2700 lbs | 1224.699 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 183.0 in | 4648 mm.
    Width : 72.5 in | 1842 mm.
    Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1443 mm.
    Rear Track : 56.3 in | 1430 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 6.50 x 13

    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 Chevrolet Nova Series? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series has a wheelbase size of 110.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series has a length of 183.00 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series has a width of 72.50 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series cost when new?A: The 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series cost approximately $2,200 to $2,500 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series was offered as a Hardtop, Sedan, SS Series 17 Six Cyl HardTop, Station Wagon.

    Q: What tires did the 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series had 6.50 x 13 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1966? A: Chevrolet produced 2,206,639 automobiles in 1966.

    Q: How many 1966 Nova Seriess were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 73,900 examples of the Nova Series in 1966.

    Q: What engines did the 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3179 cc | 194.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 177 HP (130.272 KW) @ 2400 RPM
  • Inline 6 (3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 1600 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 (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 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Nova Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column Shift, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide with Column Shift, 4 speed Manual Optional with V8s.

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