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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 DLX 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat

The V8 Chevelle 300 Deluxe wagon paired nicer trim and small-block power with practical mid-size cargo capacity.
134356K169011
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
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 3435 Chevelle 300 DLX
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 169011 Unit #169011

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300 DLX
Year1966
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
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
Horsepower195@4800
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement283
Torque285@2800
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Main Bearings5

Dimensions

Weight3350
Wheelbase115
Length196.9
Width75
Rear Tread58
Height55.1

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7.75 x 14

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

Equipment396 cu. in. V8 engine, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, 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$2681.00

Other

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

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.