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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu 6 Series 13500
Sport Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,378.00
No. Produced 52,300
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number 13517
Weight 2,935lbs
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 196.9 inches
Width 75 inches
Height 52.8 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 194.37 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 9/16 & 3 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 120@4400
Rated Horsepower 30.46
Torque 177@2400
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On pad at right side of cylinder block at rear of distributor.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Fully synchronous 3-speed manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.85 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.95
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 12 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 135376a100001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2-3: Series
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge.
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Additional Information
No. produced is approximate and includes all models except station wagons for this series.

1966 Chevrolet Passenger Engineering FeaturesDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1966 ChevroletDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
1966 Chevrolet/Chevelle/Camaro/Chevy II/Corvette Chassis Svc ManLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1966Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Tuxedo Black
Ermine White
Mist Blue
Danube Blue
Willow Green
Artesian Turquoise
Madeira Maroon
Regal Red
Cameo Beige
Tropic Turquoise
Aztec Bronze
Sandlewood Tan
Chateau Slate
Lemonwood Yellow
Marina Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
230 cu. in. Inline 6 engineOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
Power vent windowsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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