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1966 Chrysler 300 Series BC-2
Convertible
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,936.00
No. Produced 2,500
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number BC2-M-27
Weight 4,015lbs
Wheelbase 124 inches
Length 221.9 inches
Width 79.5 inches
Height 55.5 inches
Front Tread 62 inches
Rear Tread 61..7 inches
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 383 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/4 & 3 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 325@4800
Rated Horsepower 57.8
Torque 428@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.55 to 1
2nd 1.49
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.34
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & ball nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.55 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 6 Pints
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. CM27G6a100001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1-2: Series
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

1966 Chrysler Engineering Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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 Silver Mist
Formal Black
Powder Blue
Crystal Blue
Regal Blue
Haze Green
Sequoia Green
Frost Turquoise
Royal Turquoise
Scorch Red
Spanish Red
Daffodil Yellow
Ivory
Persian White
Desert Beige
Saddle Bronze
Spice Gold
Moss Gold
Lilac
Ruby
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite Eight automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
Power vent windowsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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