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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 2-Dr. Sedan

The 1966 Chevelle 300 was the base model of Chevrolet's popular mid-size line with simple trim. It offered practical family transportation at an affordable price point in the growing intermediate car segment.
131116A171292
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3111 Chevelle 300
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Serial Number 171292 Unit #171292

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

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
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Torque177@2400
Rated HP30.46
Displacement194.37
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower120@4400

Dimensions

Production23300
Weight2895
Length196.9
Wheelbase115
Height53.7
Rear Tread58
Width75

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.95 x 14

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling12 Quarts, Water pump
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, 230 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, Power brakes, Power steering, Power vent windows, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, Power antenna, 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$2165.00

Other

B&s 3 9/16 & 3 1/4

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.