1966 Dodge Dart Specifications

Specifications

1963 1964 1965 1966

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1963 - 1966
Price :	$2,090-$2,570
Weight :	2695 lbs \| 1222.431 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	2786 cc \| 170.0 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Power :	101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 1-barrel BBS-4099S

V 8
Displacement :	4482 cc \| 273.5 cu in. \| 4.5 L.
Power :	180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	8.8:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5211 cc \| 318.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Stromberg 2-barrel WW3-258 carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4474 cc \| 273.0 cu in. \| 4.5 L.
Power :	235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel AFB 3855S

V 8
Displacement :	5916 cc \| 361.0 cu in. \| 5.9 L.
Power :	265 BHP (195.04 KW)
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.

V 8
Displacement :	6276 cc \| 383.0 cu in. \| 6.3 L.
Power :	270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 2-barrel 4125S

V 8
Displacement :	6276 cc \| 383.0 cu in. \| 6.3 L.
Power :	325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel AFB 3855S

Transmission:
3 Manual

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1966 :	632,658
Total 1966 Dart production :	83,600
1966 Dodge Dart

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	195.9 in \| 4976 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.

Two-Door Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,090
Weight :	2670 lbs \| 1211.092 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	195.9 in \| 4976 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,440
Weight :	2780 lbs \| 1260.987 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	190.2 in \| 4831 mm.
Wheelbase :	106.0 in \| 2692 mm.

270 Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,280
Weight :	2680 lbs \| 1215.628 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	195.9 in \| 4976 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.

270 2-Door Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,210
Weight :	2665 lbs \| 1208.824 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	195.9 in \| 4976 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.

270 Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,300
Weight :	2720 lbs \| 1233.771 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	195.9 in \| 4976 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.

270 Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$2,570
Weight :	2800 lbs \| 1270.059 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	195.9 in \| 4976 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.

270 Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,530
Weight :	2795 lbs \| 1267.791 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	190.2 in \| 4831 mm.
Wheelbase :	106.0 in \| 2692 mm.

GT Hardtop

Chassis # L023D62653933
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	195.9 in \| 4976 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.

GT Convertible

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	195.9 in \| 4976 mm.
Wheelbase :	111.0 in \| 2819 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.50x13 tubeless black sidewall

Recall

Component	WHEELS
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	66V008001
Notes	POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLANGE OF THE WHEEL DISC AND THE BRAKE DRUM.THIS INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE A DEFORMATION OF THE WHEEL DISC FLANGE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN THE STRUCTURAL STRENGTH OF THE WHEEL WHICH COULD CAUSE A FATIGUE FAILURE.ALSO, THIS INTERFERENCE COULD CAUSE A FALSE TORQUING OF THE WHEEL ATTACHING NUTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOOSE WHEEL NUTS.(REPLACE ALL FIVE WHEELS.)

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 Dodge Dart? A: The 1966 Dodge Dart has wheelbase sizes of 106.00 and 111.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1966 Dodge Dart? A: The 1966 Dodge Dart has lengths of 190.20 and 195.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1966 Dodge Dart cost when new?A: The 1966 Dodge Dart cost approximately $2,090 to $2,570 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Dodge Dart? A: The 1966 Dodge Dart was offered as a 270 2-Door Sedan, 270 Convertible, 270 Hardtop, 270 Sedan, 270 Station Wagon, GT Convertible, GT Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon, Two-Door Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1966 Dodge Dart have? A: The 1966 Dodge Dart had 6.50x13 tubeless black sidewall tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1966? A: Dodge produced 632,658 automobiles in 1966.

Q: How many 1966 Darts were produced? A: Dodge produced 83,600 examples of the Dart in 1966.

Q: What engines did the 1966 Dodge Dart have? A: The 1966 Dodge Dart had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4482 cc | 273.5 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4200 RPM

V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM

V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW)

V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1966 Dodge Dart have? A: The 1966 Dodge Dart had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.