1966 Dodge Polara
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.
DL43E61600002
318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Engine
Lynch Rd, Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Dodge Polara
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | D | Polara/Monaco |
| Series Code | L | Polara |
| 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 | 600002 | Unit #600002 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelPolara
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
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)