1966 Chevrolet Caprice 2-Dr. Coupe
The Caprice Custom Coupe gave Chevrolet a personal-luxury two-door with a formal roofline and rich appointments, part of the new-for-1966 Caprice series that drew over 40,000 buyers in its first year.
166476C109996
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Coupe
Body
Southgate, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Caprice
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 6647 | Caprice |
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Plant Code | C | Southgate, CA |
| Serial Number | 109996 | Unit #109996 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaprice
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Coupe
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
Production181000
Weight3585
Length213.1
Width79.6
Wheelbase119
Front Tread62.5
Rear Tread62.4
Height54.1
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 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
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Speed control device, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, 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$3000.00
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.