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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 DLX 2-Dr. Sedan

The Chevelle 300 Deluxe offered slightly better trim and appointments than the base 300 series. It provided additional comfort features while maintaining competitive pricing in the mid-size market.
133116A180293
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 DLX

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3311 Chevelle 300 DLX
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Serial Number 180293 Unit #180293

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300 DLX
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
Rated HP30.46
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Horsepower120@4400
Displacement194.37
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque177@2400

Dimensions

Production27100
Weight2910
Length196.9
Wheelbase115
Height53.7
Rear Tread58
Width75

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, 230 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, 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$2239.00

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.