1966 Dodge Charger Specifications

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    • 1966 Dodge Charger Model Years
    19661967

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1966 - 1967
    Price : $3,120
    Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
    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 : 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
    V 8 | Hemispherical heads
    Displacement : 6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
    Power : 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM
    Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
    Compression : 12.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    2 Carter AFB-3084S 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Manual , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite , 4 Manual

    Total Dodge Production for 1966 : 632,658
    Total 1966 Charger production : 37,300
    1966 Dodge Charger
    Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 37,300

    Hardtop

    Hardtop
    Chassis # XP29H61203265
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    Hardtop
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    Hardtop
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    Hardtop
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    Hardtop
    Hardtop
    Chassis # XP29H61309756
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    Auction entries : 3
    Hardtop
    Chassis # XP29E61244815
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    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 203.0 in | 5156 mm.
    Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

    Suspension
    Front : Independent front torsion bar

    Rear : Live rear axle and leaf springs

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 7.35x14 tubeless

    Component

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID66V009001
    NotesPOTENTIAL INTERFERENCE MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE STEEL TUBE AND THE SHIFTRODS OR CLUTCH TORQUE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ON 3 AND/OR 4 SPEED MANUALTRANSMISSIONS.CONTINUED INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE A BRAKE TUBE FAILURE AND LOSS OF BRAKES.(INSPECT BRAKE TUBE ROUTING AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIP.REPLACE TUBE ASSEMBLY IF DAMAGED.)

    Component

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID67V062000
    NotesPOSSIBLE THAT, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WATER MAY ENTER THE DISC BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE VENT.INTERNAL SEAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY CORROSION INSIDE THE VALVE COULD RESULT IN FLUID LEAKAGE.PROLONGED OR SEVERE LEAKAGE WILL AFFECT NORMAL BRAKING OPERATION ON 1966 MODELS AND CAUSE LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS ON REAR WHEEL PORTION OF 1967 DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM.(REPLACE THE SUBJECT PROPORTIONING VALVE.)

    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 Charger? A: The 1966 Dodge Charger has a wheelbase size of 117.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1966 Dodge Charger? A: The 1966 Dodge Charger has a length of 203.00 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1966 Dodge Charger cost when new?A: The 1966 Dodge Charger had a base price of approximately $3,120 (USD).

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1966 Dodge Charger? A: The 1966 Dodge Charger was a Hardtop.

    Q: What tires did the 1966 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1966 Dodge Charger had 7.35x14 tubeless tires.

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

    Q: How many 1966 Chargers were produced? A: Dodge produced 37,300 examples of the Charger in 1966.

    Q: What engines did the 1966 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1966 Dodge Charger had the following engine options: V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 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
  • V 8 (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1966 Dodge Charger had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite, 4 speed Manual.

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