These are standard specifications for the 1966 Chevrolet El Camino, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1964 - 1967 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3179 cc | 194.0 cu in. | 3.2 L. |
| Power : | 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 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 (2.66666666666667 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 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 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L. |
| Power : | 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 104 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Downdraft 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 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1966 : | 2,206,639 |
| 1966 Chevrolet El Camino | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19650801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V160000 |
| Notes | CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO.66C12.BUICK CAMPAIGN NO.66C1.POSSIBILITY THAT THEFUEL INLET PLUG ON ROCHESTER QUADRAJET CARBURETOR MAY FAIL WHICH COULD RESULTIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.THIS CONDITION, IF IT EXISTS, COULD CAUSE INJURYFROM FIRE OR FROM LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDINSTALLING A SPECIAL BRACKET ON THE CARBURETOR TO PREVENT LOSS OF FUEL INLETPLUG).PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
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 Chevrolet El Camino FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Chevrolet El Camino?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1966 Chevrolet El Camino has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1966 Chevrolet El Camino has a length of 197.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1966 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1966 Chevrolet El Camino was a Pickup.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1966? A: Chevrolet produced 2,206,639 automobiles in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet El Camino had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3179 cc | 194.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 1600 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 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2800 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 (6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 410 Ft-Lbs (556 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 Q: What transmission did the 1966 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet El Camino had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1966 Chevrolet El Camino has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1966 Chevrolet El Camino has a length of 197.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1966 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1966 Chevrolet El Camino was a Pickup.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1966? A: Chevrolet produced 2,206,639 automobiles in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet El Camino had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3179 cc | 194.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 1600 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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