1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series Specifications

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series
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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series Model Years

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1964 - 1967
Price : $2,185-$2,965
Weight : 2935 lbs | 1331.294 kg
Inline 6
Displacement : 3179 cc | 194.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.
Power : 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 6.5:1
Main Bearings : 7
Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2.0 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 : 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 : 6325 cc | 386.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
Power : 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) @ 3600 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)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 | RPO L78
Displacement : 6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.
Power : 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :415 Ft-Lbs (563 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 104 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 11.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , 3 Manual Heavy-duty , Automatic Powerglide

Total Chevrolet Production for 1966 : 2,206,639
Total 1966 Chevelle Series production : 379,872
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series

300 Series 131 Six Cyl Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

300 Series 131 Six Cyl Sedan

Price : $2,185
Weight : 2700 lbs | 1224.699 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

300 Series 132 V8 Sedan

Price : $2,310
Weight : 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

300 Series 132 V8 Sedan

Price : $2,300
Weight : 3050 lbs | 1383.457 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

300 Deluxe Series 133 Six Cyl Sedan

Price : $2,286
Weight : 2955 lbs | 1340.365 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

300 Deluxe Series 133 Six Cyl Sedan

Price : $2,245
Weight : 2900 lbs | 1315.418 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

300 Deluxe Series 133 Six Cyl Station Wagon

Price : $2,585
Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.6 in | 5019 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

300 Deluxe Series 134 V8 Sedan

300 Deluxe Series 134 V8 Sedan
Chassis # 136176G109124
Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,365
Weight : 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

300 Deluxe Series 134 V8 Sedan

Price : $2,355
Weight : 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

300 Deluxe Series 134 V8 Station Wagon

Price : $2,686
Weight : 3355 lbs | 1521.802 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Malibu Series 35 Six Cyl Sedan

Price : $2,355
Weight : 2975 lbs | 1349.437 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Malibu Series 35 Six Cyl Sport Coupe

Price : $2,468
Weight : 2045 lbs | 927.596 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Malibu Series 35 Six Cyl Sport Coupe

Price : $2,388
Weight : 2936 lbs | 1331.747 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Malibu Series 35 Six Cyl Convertible

Price : $2,596
Weight : 2035 lbs | 923.06 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Malibu Series 35 Six Cyl Station Wagon

Price : $2,665
Weight : 3355 lbs | 1521.802 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.6 in | 5019 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Malibu Series 36 V8 Sedan

Price : $2,468
Weight : 2120 lbs | 961.616 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Malibu Series 36 V8 Sport Coupe

Malibu Series 36 V8 Sport Coupe
Chassis # 136176K172607
Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,565
Weight : 2190 lbs | 993.367 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Malibu Series 36 V8 Sport Coupe

Price : $2,486
Weight : 2095 lbs | 950.276 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Malibu Series 36 V8 Convertible

Price : $2,699
Weight : 2185 lbs | 991.099 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Malibu Series 36 V8 Station Wagon

Price : $2,766
Weight : 2385 lbs | 1081.818 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.6 in | 5019 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

SS 396 Series 138 V8 Sport Coupe

Price : $2,286
Weight : 2385 lbs | 1081.818 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

SS 396 Series 138 V8 Convertible

Price : $2,965
Weight : 2485 lbs | 1127.177 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Mid-Engine Supercharged Coupe

Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.95 x 14

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 Chevelle Series? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.

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Q: What tires did the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series had 6.95 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 Chevelle Seriess were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 379,872 examples of the Chevelle Series in 1966.

Q: What engines did the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3179 cc | 194.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 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 (6325 cc | 386.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) @ 3600 RPM
  • V 8 (6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 415 Ft-Lbs (563 NM) @ 3600 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual Heavy-duty, Automatic Powerglide.

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