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1966 Dodge Polara 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Polara served as Dodge's entry-level full-size car, offering spacious family transportation with standard V8 power. Replaced the previous Custom 880 as Dodge's mainstream full-size model.
Confidence 95%
DL23G63244630
383 CID V8
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Dodge Polara

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code D Polara/Monaco
Series Code L Polara
Body Style 23 2-Dr. Hardtop
Engine Code G 383 CID V8 (270-325 HP)
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code 3 Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Serial Number 244630 Unit #244630

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelPolara
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine383 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement383 CID
Horsepower325 HP
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Carburetor4 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant Code3
Pattern SourceDodge

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1965 through 1966
Headroom front39.3
Headroom rear38.5
Height54.7
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear40.8
Length213.3
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase121.0
Width80.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)