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1966 Chrysler Town & Country 6-Ps Station Wagon

Muscle Car Era
CL45G63116635
383 CID V8 (270 HP) (270 HP)
Engine
6-Ps Station Wagon
Body
Jefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chrysler Town & Country

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code C Chrysler
Class Code L Low
Body Style Code 45 6-Ps Station Wagon
Engine CID Code G 383 CID V8
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code 3 Jefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Serial Number 116635 Unit #116635

Basic Information

MakeChrysler
ModelTown & Country
Year1966
Body Style6-Ps Station Wagon
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine383 CID V8 (270 HP) (270 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement383 CID
Horsepower270 HP
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant Code3
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight4370
Wheelbase124
Width79.4
Length219
Front tread62
Rear tread61..7
Height56.8

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $4086.00
No. Produced 9035

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 4370 lbs
Width 79.4 in.
Length 219 in.
Height 56.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Cylinders 8
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Rated Horsepower 57.8 hp
Displacement 383 cu. in.
Brake Horsepower 270@4400 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (22)
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Radiator Tube and spacer
Battery 12 V
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Fuel Type Premium
Cooling System Water pump
Exhaust System Single
Optional Equipment Power vent windows
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power antenna
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Speed control device
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Radio
Steering Gear Integral power
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent torsion bar
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.
Tire Size 8.55 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Series Town & Country
Origin United States
Make Chrysler
Model Year 1966
Model Number BC1-L-45
Body Maker Chrysler
Passengers 6
Service Power hydraulic
Brake Size 11 in.
Emergency Rear service brakes
Transmission 18.5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Fuel 23 gal.
Rear Differential 4 pt.
Carburetor Ball and Ball
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.76 :1
Wheelbase 124 in.
Front Tread 62 in.
Rear Tread 61..7 in.
Torque 390@2800 ft/lbs
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Type V8 overhead valve
Main Bearings 5
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Clutch Type Not applicable
No. Of Gears 3
B &s 4 1/4 & 3 3/8

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.