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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 SS 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The 1966 Chevelle SS 396 became an icon of the muscle car era with its powerful 396 CID big-block V8. Offered in multiple horsepower ratings from 325 to 375 HP, it dominated drag strips and street racing across America.
138176B139020
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 SS

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3817 Chevelle 396 SS
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code B Baltimore, MD
Serial Number 139020 Unit #139020

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 396 SS
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
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

CarburetorHolley
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Displacement396
Cylinders8
Rated HP53.53
Main Bearings5
Torque410@3200
Compression10.25
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower325@4800

Dimensions

Production66843
Weight3375
Width75
Height53.7
Rear Tread58
Wheelbase115
Length196.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.31
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Radio, Air conditioning, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Power windows

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$2776.00

Other

B&s 4.09 & 3.76

Body

Seating6
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.