1966 Buick Skylark V-8 Sport Coupe, 2-Door, Hardtop
Series code 44 served dual duty for both the Skylark V-8 coupe/sedan and the upscale Sportwagon Custom wagon. Both variants featured the new 340 CID V-8 with premium trim appointments.
444176X102186
V8
Engine
Sport Coupe, 2-Door, Hardtop
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Buick Skylark V-8
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Series Code | 44 | Skylark V-8 |
| Body Style Code | 17 | Sport Coupe, 2-Door, Hardtop |
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Plant Code | X | Kansas City, KS |
| Serial Number | 102186 | Unit #102186 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelSkylark V-8
Year1966
Body StyleSport Coupe, 2-Door, Hardtop
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1966 Buick:
Engine
6-cyl, 225 CID, 160 HP, 9.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower160 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
6-cyl, 225 CID, 7.6:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.6:1
Engine
8-cyl, 300 CID, 210 HP, 9.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower210 HP
Displacement300 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
8-cyl, 300 CID, 7.6:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement300 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.6:1
Engine
8-cyl, 340 CID, 260 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower260 HP
Displacement340 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
8-cyl, 340 CID, 7.6:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement340 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.6:1
Engine
8-cyl, 340 CID, 220 HP, 9.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower220 HP
Displacement340 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
8-cyl, 340 CID, 260 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower260 HP
Displacement340 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
8-cyl, 400 CID, 325 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement400 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
8-cyl, 401 CID, 325 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
8-cyl, 401 CID, 8.75:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.75:1
Engine
8-cyl, 425 CID, 340 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower340 HP
Displacement425 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
8-cyl, 425 CID, 360 HP, 10.25:1 compression, dual 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower360 HP
Displacement425 CID
Carburetordual 4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
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.)
Original Specifications
Wheelbase115.5
Width72.2
Length197.6
Height55.8
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2265.00
No. Produced
23447
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Width
72.2
in.
Length
197.6
in.
Height
55.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Type
Helical
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Single downdraft
Torque
156@2400
ft/lbs
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (18)
Battery
12
V
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
8.5 Quarts
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
260 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.50 x 14
Series
Fairlane 6 500
Make
Ford
Origin
United States
Model Year
1964
Model Number
62B
Body Maker
Ford
Brake Size
10
in.
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Transmission
2.5
pt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Carburetor
Own
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Brake Horsepower
101@4400
hp
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Cylinders
6
Main Bearings
4
Rear Tread
56
in.
Front Tread
57
in.
Wheelbase
115.5
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.5
:1
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.29
:1
2nd
1.83
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
4.46
:1
B
&s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.