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1966 Dodge Coronet Polara 4-Dr. Sedan

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.
DL41G63100378
383 CID V8
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Dodge Coronet Polara

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code D Polara/Monaco
Series Code L Coronet Polara
Body Style 41 4-Dr. Sedan
Engine Code G 383 CID V8 (270-325 HP)
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code 3 Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Serial Number 100378 Unit #100378

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelCoronet Polara
Year1966
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
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
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Polara)

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)