Home Archive 1966 Dodge Coronet Dart GT

1966 Dodge Coronet Dart GT 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Dart GT was Dodge's sporty compact offering, featuring bucket seats, console, and available 273 Commando V8 producing 235 horsepower. This performance-oriented model appealed to buyers seeking European-inspired sporty driving in an American compact package.
LP23D62537418
273 CID V8
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Dodge Coronet Dart GT

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code L Dart
Series Code P Coronet Dart GT
Body Style 23 2-Dr. Hardtop
Engine Code D 273 CID V8 (180-235 HP)
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code 2 Hamtramck
Serial Number 537418 Unit #537418

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelCoronet Dart GT
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine273 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement273 CID
Horsepower180 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantHamtramck
Plant Code2
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Dart)

Bodystyle lifespan1963 through 1966
Headroom front38.2
Headroom rear37.3
Height52.7
Legroom front40.7
Legroom rear35.6
Length196.3
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase111.0
Width70.8

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)