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1966 Chevrolet Biscayne 2-Dr. Sedan

The V8 Biscayne two-door added small-block power to Chevrolet's no-frills full-size body, a popular budget choice with genuine highway muscle.
154116J258447
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Biscayne

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5411 Biscayne
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code J Unknown Plant
Serial Number 258447 Unit #258447

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBiscayne
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 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower385 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-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
Cylinders8
Rated HP48.05
Horsepower195@4800
Displacement283
Main Bearings5
Compression9.25
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque285@2800

Dimensions

Production37600
Weight3445
Length213.1
Width79.6
Wheelbase119
Front Tread62.5
Rear Tread62.4
Height55.4

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Speed control device, Power antenna, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, 427 cu. in. V8 engine

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$3595.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

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.