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1966 Buick Special DeLuxe 6 Series
Sport Coupe
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,504.00
No. Produced 2,507
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 43517
Weight 3,038lbs
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 204 inches
Width 75.5 inches
Height 54.3 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type V6 valve-in-head
Displacement 225 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 3/4 & 3 13/32 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 160@4400
Rated Horsepower 33.75
Torque 225@2400
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers Same as VIN production number sequence.
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Synchro-mesh
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.84 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.94
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball and nut
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 Cross flow
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 3 3/8 Pints
Cooling System 10.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.75 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 435176-100001 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 plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

1966 Buick Chassis Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1966 Buicks - The Tuned CarsDetroit 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 All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Regal Black
Arctic White
Astro Blue
Midnight Blue
Seafoam Green
Verde Green
Turquoise Mist
Burgandy Mist
Flame Red
Shell Beige
Riviera GunMetal
Blue Mist
Riviera Gold
Shadow Turquoise
Riviera Red
Riviera Champagne
Saddle Mist
Riviera Plum
Silver Mist
Riviera White
Cream
Riviera Silver Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
Super Turbine automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsStd
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
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