These are standard specifications for the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column shift , 4 Manual , Automatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1966 - 1975 |
| Price : | $2,480-$2,950 |
| Weight : | 3390 lbs | 1537.678 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 barrel downdraft 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 : | 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 : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual Column shift , 4 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1966 : | 2,206,639 |
| Total 1966 Bel Air production : | 236,600 |
| 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Handling
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
1966 Chevrolet Bel Air FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air has a length of 213.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air cost when new?A: The 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air cost approximately $2,480 to $2,950 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air was offered as a 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon, Two-Door Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1966? A: Chevrolet produced 2,206,639 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Bel Airs were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 236,600 examples of the Bel Air in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 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 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 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column shift, 4 speed Manual, Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air?
How many 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air were produced?
How powerful was the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air? Was the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air popular? Was the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air has a length of 213.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air cost when new?A: The 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air cost approximately $2,480 to $2,950 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air was offered as a 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon, Two-Door Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1966? A: Chevrolet produced 2,206,639 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Bel Airs were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 236,600 examples of the Bel Air in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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