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1966 Dodge Charger Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1966 Dodge Charger, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
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 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 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 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
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 January 2023
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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