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| 1966 Pontiac GTO Series 42 | ||
| Sports Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,783.00 | |
| No. Produced | 10,363 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 24207 | |
| Weight | 3,445lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115 inches | |
| Length | 206.4 inches | |
| Width | 74.4 inches | |
| Height | 54.2 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 388.86 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 1/16 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.75 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 335@5000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 52.81 | |
| Torque | 431@3200 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Alloy cast iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Fully synchronous, 3-speed manual w/ Hurst floor-shifter | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.54 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.5 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.63 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 13/32 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.55 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.75 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 21.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 20 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 242076a100001 | ||
| 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 | |||
| The 'Tri-Power' 3-2 barrel carb option had 360@5200 hp with torque 424@3600. In mid-yr XS RamAir engine was added to Tri-Power option, nearly 390 hp. | |||
| References | |
| Pontiac 1966 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Pontiac Craftsman Service News February 1966 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1966 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Starlight Black | ||
| Burgandy | ||
| Cameo Ivory | ||
| Blue Charcoal | ||
| Fontaine Blue | ||
| Nightwatch Blue | ||
| Palmetto Green | ||
| Mission Beige | ||
| Reef Turquoise | ||
| Marina Turquoise | ||
| Barrier Blue | ||
| Montero Red | ||
| Martinique Bronze | ||
| Platinum | ||
| Candelite Cream | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| 2-Speed Automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Power seats | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Power antenna | Opt | |