1966 Dodge 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.
Confidence
95%
XP29E61259139
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 Charger
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | X | Charger |
| Series Code | P | 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 | 259139 | Unit #259139 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelCharger
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
Original Specifications
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)