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1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The V8 Impala SS Sport Coupe was Chevrolet's full-size performer, available with big-block power up to the 427, blending bucket-seat sport trim with serious muscle.
168376J245712
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 6837 Impala SS
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code J Unknown Plant
Serial Number 245712 Unit #245712

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala SS
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Sport 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
Horsepower195@4800
Rated HP48.05
Displacement283
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque285@2800

Dimensions

Production102619
Weight3585
Length213.1
Wheelbase119
Width79.6
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
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 Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
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 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$2842.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

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.