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1966 Chevrolet Corsa 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The Corvair Corsa was the high-performance top trim with turbocharged engines available. It represented Chevrolet's attempt to offer genuine sports car performance in the Corvair lineup.
107376L106266
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Corsa

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 0737 Corsa
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code L Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 106266 Unit #106266

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorsa
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Horsepower140@5200
Cylinders6
Compression9.25
Main Bearings4
Rated HP28.37
Displacement164
Torque160@3600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockAluminum alloy

Dimensions

Production7330
Weight2485
Height51.2
Wheelbase108
Front Tread55
Rear Tread56
Length183.3
Width69.7

Drivetrain

AxleTrans-axle
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.84
Reverse Ratio3.22
1st Gear Ratio3.11
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7 x 13

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity14
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypePremium
CoolingAir cooled
ExhaustDual

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, Speed control device, Power antenna, Power steering, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Artesian Turquoise, Aztec Bronze, Cameo Beige, Chateau Slate, Danube Blue, Ermine White, Lemonwood Yellow, Madeira Maroon, Marina Blue, Mist Blue, Regal Red, Sandlewood Tan, Tropic Turquoise, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, Willow Green

Pricing

MSRP$2519.00

Other

B&s 3.438 & 2.94

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.