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1966 Chevrolet Impala 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat

The V8 Impala two-seat wagon combined upscale full-size trim with small-block muscle for capable family hauling.
Confidence 95%
164356J284129
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
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1966 Chevrolet Impala

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 6435 Impala
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code J Unknown Plant
Serial Number 284129 Unit #284129

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1966
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
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
Horsepower195@4800
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Displacement283
Cylinders8
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Compression9.25
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque285@2800

Dimensions

Production185500
Weight3930
Height55.4
Width79.6
Wheelbase119
Length213.3
Front Tread62.5
Rear Tread62.4

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
Gears3
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 Size8.55 x 14

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

EquipmentPower seats, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Speed control device, Power antenna, Power brakes, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering, Power windows, 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$2971.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

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.