These are standard specifications for the 1966 Plymouth Valiant, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift , Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1963 - 1966 |
| Price : | $1,980-$2,530 |
| Weight : | 2590 lbs | 1174.804 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 101 HP (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 BBS-3833S 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4474 cc | 273.0 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 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| BBD 2-barrel 3767S | |
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Plymouth Production for 1966 : | 687,514 |
| 1966 Plymouth Valiant | |
| 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 40,434 |
| 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 8,919 |
| Convertible 4 dr. 6 P : | 2,769 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 2,578 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 10,999 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 42,857 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 41,642 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 10,822 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 6,133 |
Handling
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.) |
Data updated January 2023
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
1966 Plymouth Valiant FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Plymouth Valiant?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1966 Plymouth Valiant has a wheelbase size of 106.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1966 Plymouth Valiant has lengths of 188.20 and 188.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Plymouth Valiant cost when new?A: The 1966 Plymouth Valiant cost approximately $1,980 to $2,530 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1966 Plymouth Valiant was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1966? A: Plymouth produced 687,514 automobiles in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Plymouth Valiant have? A: The 1966 Plymouth Valiant had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 101 HP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Plymouth Valiant have? A: The 1966 Plymouth Valiant had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Floor shift, Automatic.