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1966 Dodge Coronet Charger 2-Dr. Sports Hardtop

The Dodge Charger debuted in 1966 as Dodge's fastback muscle car with distinctive styling and hidden headlights. Featured full-width taillights, four bucket seats, and available 426 Hemi making it an instant performance icon.
XP29E61163286
318 CID V8
Engine
2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
Body
Lynch Rd, Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Dodge Coronet Charger

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code X Charger
Series Code P Coronet Charger
Body Style 29 2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
Engine Code E 318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code 1 Lynch Rd, Detroit, MI
Serial Number 163286 Unit #163286

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelCoronet Charger
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine318 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement318 CID
Horsepower230 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantLynch Rd, Detroit, MI
Plant Code1
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Charger)

Bodystyle lifespan1966 through 1967
Headroom front37.7
Headroom rear36.5
Height53.0
Legroom front41.6
Legroom rear34.0
Length203.6
Nameplate origin1966
Wheelbase117.0
Width75.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)