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1966 Chevrolet Corsa 2-Dr. Convertible

The Corsa convertible was the performance flagship of the Corvair line, with a turbocharged flat-six available. 1966 was the Corsa's final year, making the open-top version one of the rarest and most collectible Corvairs.
107676W121520
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Corsa

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 0767 Corsa
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code W Willow Run, MI
Serial Number 121520 Unit #121520

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
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
Cylinders6
Compression9.25
Rated HP28.37
BlockAluminum alloy
Horsepower140@5200
Displacement164
Torque160@3600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Main Bearings4

Dimensions

Production3142
Weight2720
Length183.3
Wheelbase108
Height51.2
Front Tread55
Rear Tread56
Width69.7

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

EquipmentSpeed control device, Air conditioning, Power antenna, Power steering, Radio

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$2662.00

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.