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1966 Dodge Polara 4-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%
DL43E61600004
318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Engine
4-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Lynch Rd, Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
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1966 Dodge Polara

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code D Polara/Monaco
Series Code L Polara
Body Style 43 4-Dr. Hardtop
Engine Code E 318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code 1 Lynch Rd, Detroit, MI
Serial Number 600004 Unit #600004

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelPolara
Year1966
Body Style4-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement318 CID
Horsepower230 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantLynch Rd, Detroit, MI
Plant Code1
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)