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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 DLX 4-Dr. Sedan

The six-cylinder Chevelle 300 Deluxe four-door added nicer trim to the base intermediate, a comfortable, economical family sedan.
133696K163873
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 DLX

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3369 Chevelle 300 DLX
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 163873 Unit #163873

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300 DLX
Year1966
Body Style4-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
Torque177@2400
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Displacement194.37
Horsepower120@4400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Rated HP30.46

Dimensions

Production27100
Weight2945
Height53.7
Wheelbase115
Length196.9
Rear Tread58
Width75

Drivetrain

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

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

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, 230 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, 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$2276.00

Other

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

Body

Doors4

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.