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General Specifications

Chasis:

Wheelbase: 120"

Limousine: 129.5"

Overall Length: 199.3"

Limousine: 211"

Tire Size:

Marathon: 8.15 X 15 Inches

Town Custom: 9.00 X 15 Inches

Body Data:

Checker Marathon Series:

Model A12; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #A12

Base Price: $2,874; Shipping Weight: 3,360 Pounds;

Model A12; 4 Door DeLuxe Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #A12E

Base Price: $3,567; Shipping Weight: 3,800 Pounds;

Model A12; 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #A12W

Base Price: $3,075; Shipping Weight: 3,500 Pounds;

Checker Marathon Town Custom Series:

Model A12; 4 Door Limousine Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #A12E

Base Price: $4,541; Shipping Weight: 3,800 Pounds;

Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine, 230 Cu. In. 1 Barrel Carburetor, 140 HP:

Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.25"

Engine Displacement: 230 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.5 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 36.03

Horsepower: 140 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 220 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 Lbs/Sq. In.

8 Cylinder Engine-283 Cu. In. 2 Barrel Carburetor, 195 HP:

Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.00"

Engine Displacement: 283 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 48.0

Horsepower: 195 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 285 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 Lbs/Sq. In.

8 Cylinder Engine-327 Cu. In., 250 HP:

Bore & Stroke: 4.001" X 3.25"

Engine Displacement: 327 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.75:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.22

Horsepower: 250 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 325 Ft. Lbs @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 Lbs/Sq. In.

Axle Ratios:

Standard: 3.73:1

Optional:

Overdrive Transmission: 4.09:1

Automatic Transmission: 3.31:1

1966 CHECKER

Popular Options:

Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air Conditioning, Heater & Defroster, Power Operated Folding Rear Seat for Sation Wagons, Roof Top Luggage Carrier for Station Wagon, Power Tailgate, Whitewall Tires, Full Wheel Discs, Padded Dash, Two-Tone Paint, Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers, Jump Seats, Power Side Windows, Safety Four-Way Flashers, Clock, Heavy Duty Battery, Limited Slip Differential, V-8 Engine, Dual Range Automatic Transmission.

1966 Checker Historical Data:

Model Year Production:

1,056 Private Passenger Cars

4,705 Taxi Cabs

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