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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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)
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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?
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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 RPMChevrolet
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