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1966 Dodge Polara, Monaco

The Polara served as Dodge's entry-level full-size car, offering spacious family transportation with standard V8 power. Replaced the previous Custom 880 as Dodge's mainstream full-size model.
DL43E61600001
318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Engine
Lynch Rd, Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Dodge Polara, Monaco

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code D Polara/Monaco
Series Code L Polara, Monaco
Body Style 43 4-Dr. Hardtop
Engine Code E 318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code 1 Lynch Rd, Detroit, MI
Serial Number 600001 Unit #600001

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelPolara, Monaco
Year1966
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine318 CID V8 (230 HP)
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: Polara)

Bodystyle lifespan1965 through 1966
Headroom front39.3
Headroom rear38.5
Height54.7
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear40.8
Length213.3
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase121.0
Width80.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)