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1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Fairlane 500 XL hardtop offered luxury-oriented mid-size motoring with bucket seats. It competed with Chevelle SS and GTO before Ford's GT badge took over the performance mantle.
6A47C204287
8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 47 Fairlane 500 XL
Engine Code C 8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Serial Number 204287 Production #204287

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500 XL
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower200 HP
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight3240
Length197
Height54
Width74
Wheelbase116
Rear tread58

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2765.00
No. Produced 4560

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3240 lbs
Length 197 in.
Height 54 in.
Width 74 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Type Helical
Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Brake Horsepower 120@4400 hp
Torque 190@2400 ft/lbs
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (17)
Radiator Fin and tube
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 9.5 Quarts
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Steering Gear Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Hotchkiss
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Make Ford
Model Year 1966
Series Fairlane 6 500 XL
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 76C
Brake Size 10 in.
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel 20 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Transmission 2 pt.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Cylinders 6
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Main Bearings 7
Rear Tread 58 in.
Wheelbase 116 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.25 :1
Clutch Size 9 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.76 :1
2nd 1.69 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.74 :1
B &s 3.68 & 3.13

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.