1966 Mercury Comet Caliente 2-Dr. Hardtop
The Caliente hardtop represented Mercury's sporty compact offering with available 289 or 390 V8 power and bucket-seat interior. This pillarless coupe competed directly with Pontiac's GTO and Oldsmobile's 442 in the emerging muscle car market.
6H23H582828
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Mercury Comet Caliente
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 23 | Comet Caliente |
| Engine Code | H | 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 582828 | Production #582828 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet Caliente
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower275 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%
Original Specifications (Matched to: Comet)
Bodystyle lifespan1966 through 1967
Headroom front38.1
Headroom rear37.3
Height55.0
Legroom front42.1
Legroom rear36.1
Length195.9
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase116.0
Width73.8
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)