1966 Pontiac Bonneville Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1959 - 1970
Price :	$3,350-$3,750
Weight :	4020 lbs \| 1823.441 kg
MPG Highway :	16

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Hydra-Matic
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4-barrel Model 4033S

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4-barrel Model 4033S

Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic , Manual Synchromesh

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1966 :	831,331
Total 1966 Bonneville production :	135,331
1966 Pontiac Bonneville
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	16,229
Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	42,004
Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P :	68,646
Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	8,452

Dimension(s)

Hardtop

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	21.5
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	221.8 in \| 5634 mm.
Width :	80.7 in \| 2050 mm.
Height :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.5 in \| 165 mm.

Hardtop

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Exterior
Price :	$3,425
Weight :	4065 lbs \| 1843.853 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	221.8 in \| 5634 mm.
Width :	80.7 in \| 2050 mm.
Height :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.5 in \| 165 mm.

Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$3,585
Weight :	4010 lbs \| 1818.905 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	221.8 in \| 5634 mm.
Width :	80.7 in \| 2050 mm.
Height :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.5 in \| 165 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,750
Weight :	4385 lbs \| 1989.003 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	221.8 in \| 5634 mm.
Width :	80.7 in \| 2050 mm.
Height :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.5 in \| 165 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent with Coil Springs Rear : Live Rear Axle with Coil Springs

Steering
Power Steering
Turning Circle :	13.4 m \| 527.597 in. \| 13400.964 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.25x14

Recall

Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V130000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT, AFTER EXTENDED MILEAGE, THE IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND RESULT IN A SEVERE PULL TO THE RIGHT AS BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT LOW TO MODERATE SPEED.(INSPECT AND RE- PLACE IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY AS REQUIRED.)

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	69V038000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT ORIGINALLY INSTALLED FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY, UNDER EX- TENSIVEUSAGE AND CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, FATIGUE.IF THIS OCCURS, A SUDDEN HEAVYBRAKE APPLICATION MIGHT CAUSE BRAKE HOSE TO RUPTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OFHYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY RE- PLACING FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSES.)

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 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1966 Pontiac Bonneville has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1966 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1966 Pontiac Bonneville has a length of 221.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1966 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1966 Pontiac Bonneville has a width of 80.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1966 Pontiac Bonneville cost when new?A: The 1966 Pontiac Bonneville cost approximately $3,350 to $3,750 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1966 Pontiac Bonneville was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1966 Pontiac Bonneville have? A: The 1966 Pontiac Bonneville had 8.25x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1966? A: Pontiac produced 831,331 automobiles in 1966.

Q: How many 1966 Bonnevilles were produced? A: Pontiac produced 135,331 examples of the Bonneville in 1966.

Q: What engines did the 1966 Pontiac Bonneville have? A: The 1966 Pontiac Bonneville had the following engine options: V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 4600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Pontiac Bonneville have? A: The 1966 Pontiac Bonneville had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic, Manual Synchromesh.