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1966 Chevrolet Malibu 2-Dr. Convertible

Muscle Car Era
136676Z142367
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Fremont, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3667 Malibu
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code Z Fremont, CA
Serial Number 142367 Unit #142367

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelMalibu
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Cylinders8
Rated HP48.05
Torque285@2800
Displacement283
Main Bearings5
Compression9.25
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower195@4800

Dimensions

Production189300
Weight3175
Length196.9
Wheelbase115
Width75
Rear Tread58
Height55.1

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Speed control device, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Artesian Turquoise, Aztec Bronze, Cameo Beige, Chateau Slate, Danube Blue, Ermine White, Lemonwood Yellow, Madeira Maroon, Marina Blue, Mist Blue, Regal Red, Sandlewood Tan, Tropic Turquoise, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, Willow Green

Pricing

MSRP$2693.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.