These are standard specifications for the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column-Mounted Shift , 4 Manual Close Ratio , 3 Manual Overdrive , 4 Manual Wide Range with Floor Shift
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1964 - 1967 |
| Price : | $2,300-$3,000 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | RPO L78 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L. |
| Power : | 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 415 Ft-Lbs (563 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 104 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual Column-Mounted Shift , 4 Manual Close Ratio , 3 Manual Overdrive , 4 Manual Wide Range with Floor Shift
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1966 : | 2,206,639 |
| Total 1966 Chevelle SS production : | 72,272 |
| 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS | |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.0 in | 5004 mm. |
| Width : | 74.5 in | 1892 mm. |
| Height : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $3,000 |
| Weight : | 2500 lbs | 1133.981 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.0 in | 5004 mm. |
| Width : | 74.5 in | 1892 mm. |
| Height : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.75 x 14 |
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has a length of 197.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has a width of 74.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS cost when new?A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS cost approximately $2,300 to $3,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS had 7.75 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1966? A: Chevrolet produced 2,206,639 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Chevelle SSs were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 72,272 examples of the Chevelle SS in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS had the following engine options: 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 (6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 415 Ft-Lbs (563 NM) @ 3600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column-Mounted Shift, 4 speed Manual Close Ratio, 3 speed Manual Overdrive, 4 speed Manual Wide Range with Floor Shift.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS?
How many 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS were produced?
How powerful was the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS? Was the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS popular? Was the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has a length of 197.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has a width of 74.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS cost when new?A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS cost approximately $2,300 to $3,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS had 7.75 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1966? A: Chevrolet produced 2,206,639 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Chevelle SSs were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 72,272 examples of the Chevelle SS in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS have? A: The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS had the following engine options: 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 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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