1966 Chevrolet Impala 4-Dr. Sedan
The 1966 Impala was America's best-selling full-size car with distinctive styling and upscale features. Available in numerous body styles, it represented aspirational motoring for millions of American families.
Confidence
95%
163696T108775
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Tarrytown, NY
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Impala
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 6369 | Impala |
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Plant Code | T | Tarrytown, NY |
| Serial Number | 108775 | Unit #108775 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1966
Body Style4-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
CarburetorCarter
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Cylinders6
Main Bearings7
Compression8.5
Rated HP36.04
Horsepower155@4200
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement250
Torque235@1600
Dimensions
Production33100
Weight3425
Height55.4
Length213.1
Wheelbase119
Width79.6
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7.75 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Cooling12 Quarts, Water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Radio
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$2573.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/23
Body
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.