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1966 Chevrolet Bel-Air 2-Dr. Sedan

The 1966 Bel Air represented the mid-level full-size Chevrolet with more brightwork and appointments than the Biscayne. It offered a good balance of comfort, features, and value for middle-class American families.
1551166113880
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Bel-Air

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5511 Bel-Air
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code 6 Unknown Plant
Serial Number 113880 Unit #113880

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Plant Code6
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

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

CarburetorCarter
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Cylinders6
Main Bearings7
Compression8.5
Rated HP36.04
Displacement250
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque235@1600
Horsepower155@4200
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production72100
Weight3315
Wheelbase119
Height55.4
Width79.6
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Length213.1

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

EquipmentPower antenna, Power brakes, Speed control device, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio, Power seats

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$2479.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/23

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.