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1966 Chevrolet El Camino Sedan Pickup Deluxe

The V8 El Camino Custom topped the 1966 car-pickup range, pairing upscale Custom trim with small-block performance and Chevelle-based comfort.
136806K153245
8 Cyl
Engine
Sedan Pickup Deluxe
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet El Camino

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3680 El Camino
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 153245 Unit #153245

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1966
Body StyleSedan Pickup Deluxe
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
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement283
Torque285@2800
Horsepower195@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Length196.9
Wheelbase115
Width75
Rear Tread58
Height53.2

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

Equipment4-Speed manual transmission, Powerglide automatic transmission, 327 cu. in. V8 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsAdobe Beige, All colors may not be available in all models., Almond Beige, Anniversary Gold Metallic, Artesian Turquoise, Autumn Gold Metallic, Aztec Bronze, Cameo Beige, Chateau Slate, Corona Cream, Danube Blue, Ermine White, Fawn Beige Metallic, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Laurel Green Metallic, Lemonwood Yellow, Madeira Maroon, Marina Blue, Mist Blue, Nassau Blue Metallic, Rally Red, Regal Red, Sandlewood Tan, Sateen Silver Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, Surf Green, These are standard Chevrolet colors, Tropic Turquoise, Tuxedo Black, Twilight Blue Metallic, Twilight Turquoise, Willow Green

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

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.