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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 DLX 2-Dr. Sedan

The V8 Chevelle 300 Deluxe two-door joined better trim with small-block performance in Chevrolet's mid-size line.
134116K162701
8 Cyl
Engine
2-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 3411 Chevelle 300 DLX
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 162701 Unit #162701

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 & Stroke10 inches
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Torque285@2800
Compression9.25
Horsepower195@4800
Displacement283
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Cylinders8

Dimensions

Production10500
Weight3060
Rear Tread58
Wheelbase115
Length196.9
Height53.7
Width75

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump

Equipment

EquipmentPower seats, Speed control device, Power antenna, Power brakes, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, 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$2345.00

Other

TcaseNot Applic!ble
B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Doors2
Seating6

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.