1966 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sedan
The V8 Bel Air four-door was a roomy, well-equipped full-size family sedan with the smooth pull of Chevrolet's small-block.
Confidence
95%
156696J273309
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Bel-Air
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 5669 | Bel-Air |
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Plant Code | J | Unknown Plant |
| Serial Number | 273309 | Unit #273309 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1966
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceGM
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
Clutch Size10 inches
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Displacement283
Torque285@2800
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower195@4800
BlockCast alloy iron
Dimensions
Production164500
Weight3525
Front Tread62.5
Wheelbase119
Width79.6
Rear Tread62.4
Height55.4
Length213.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.85
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7.75 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment427 cu. in. V8 engine, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Speed control device, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Air conditioning, Powerglide automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsArtesian 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, Willow Green
Pricing
MSRP$2636.00
Body
Seating6
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.