1966 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL
Model Designations:
CHRYSLER:
Chrysler Newport, Series BC1-L, 8 Cylinder
Chrysler 300, Series BC2-M, 8 Cylinder
Chrysler New Yorker, Series BC3-H, 8 Cylinder
IMPERIAL:
Crown , Series BY1-M, 8 Cylinder
LeBaron, Series BY1-H, 8 Cylinder
BODY STYLES & PRICES:
Chrysler Newport, 8 Cylinder
4 Door 4 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body#CL41
Base Price: $3,474; Shipping Weight: 3,875 Pounds;
Production Total: 74,964
4 Door 6 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body#CL42
Base Price: $3,605; Shipping Weight: 3,910 Pounds;
Production Total: 9,432
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CL23
Base Price: $3,534; Shipping Weight: 3,845 Pounds:
Production Total: 37,622
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CL43
Base Price: $3,512; Shipping Weight: 4,010 Pounds:
Production Total: 24,966
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #CL27
Base Price: $3,898; Shipping Weight: 4,020 Lbs
Production Total: 3,085
Town & Country Station Wagon, 4 Door, 6 Passenger, Body #CL45
Base Price: $4,177; Shipping Weight: 4,370 Pounds
Production Total: 9,035
Town & Country Station Wagon, 4 Door, 9 Passenger, Body #CL46
Base Price: $4,283; Shipping Weight: 4,550 Pounds
Production Total: 8,567
Chrysler 300, 8 Cylinder
2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body #CM23
Base Price: $4,005; Shipping Weight: 3,940 Pounds:
Production Total: 24,103
4 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body #CM43
Base Price: $4,081; Shipping Weight: 4,000 Pounds:
Production Total: 21,642
2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body #CM27
Base Price: $4,358; Shipping Weight: 4,015 Pounds:
Production Total: 2,500
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #CM41
Base Price: $3,523; Shipping Weight: 3,895 Pounds:
Production Total: 2,353
Chrysler New Yorker, 8 Cylinder:
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger Body #CH23
Base Price: $4,248; Shipping Weight: 4,095 Pounds;
Production Total: 7,955
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger Body #CH42
Base Price: $4,192; Shipping Weight: 4,110 Pounds;
Production Total: 13,025
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CH43
Base Price: $4,324; Shipping Weight: 4,140 Pounds
Production Total: 26,599
Imperial Crown, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #YM43
Base Price, $5,733; Shipping Weight: 4,965 Pounds;
Production Total: 8,977
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #YM23
Base Price: $5,887; Shipping Weight: 5,020 Pounds;
Production Total: 2,373
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #YM27
Base Price: $6,146; Shipping Weight: 5,295 Pounds
Production Total: 514
Imperial LeBaron, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #YH43
Base Price: $6,540; Shipping Weight: 5,065 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,878
1966 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL
Chasis:
Wheelbase:
Chrysler:
Newport, 300, & New Yorker: 124"
Station Wagons: 121"
Imperial:
Crown, & LeBaron: 129"
Tire Sizes:
Chrysler:
Newport 8.25 X 14"
New Yorker, 300 & Station Wagons: 8.55 X 14"
Imperial:
Crown, LeBaron: 9.15 X 15"
Rear Axle Ratios:
Chrysler & Imperial: N/A
General Engine Specifications:
8 Cylinder, 383 Cu. In., 270 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.2500" X 3.375"
Engine Displacement: 383 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.20:1
Taxable Horsepower: 57.80
Horsepower: 270 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 390 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 383 Cu. In., 325 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.2500" X 3.375"
Engine Displacement: 383 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 57.80
Horsepower: 325 @ 4,800 RPM
Torque: 425 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,900 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 440 Cu. In., 350 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.3200" X 3.75"
Engine Displacement: 440 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.10:1
Taxable Horsepower: 59.72
Horsepower: 350 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 480 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel Carburetor
Tune Up Specifications:
Chrysler, 383 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, 2 Barrel Carburetor, without Clean Air Package, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J14Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12-1/2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI
Chrysler, 383 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, 2 Barrel Carburetor, with Clean Air Package, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J14Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees ATDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 600 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI
Chrysler, 383 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, 4 Barrel Carburetor, without Clean Air Package, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J13Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12-1/2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI
Chrysler, 383 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, 4 Barrel Carburetor, with Clean Air Package, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J13Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees ATDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 650 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI
Chrysler, 440 Cu. In., without Clean Air Package, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J13Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12-1/2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI
Chrysler, 440 Cu. In., with Clean Air Package, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J13Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees ATDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 650 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI
Imperial, 440 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, without Clean Air Package, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J13Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017:
Distributor Cam Angle: 28 to 32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12-1/2 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Neutral, A/C Off
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI
Imperial, 440 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, with Clean Air Package, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J13Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017:
Distributor Cam Angle: 28 to 32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees ATDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Neutral, A/C Off
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI
Valve Specifications:
Chrysler, 8 Cylinder Engines with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Valve Lash: .060"-.210"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-55/64"
Valve Spring Pressure: 190 Lbs @ 1-15/32 inches
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .372"-373"
Exhaust: .371"-.372"
Chrysler & Imperial, 8 Cylinder Engines, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Valve Lash: .060"-.210"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-55/64"
Valve Spring Pressure: 200 Lbs @ 1-7/16 inches
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake; .372"-373"
Exhaust: .371"-.372"
Piston, Pin, Ring, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:
Chrysler, 383 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder Engines
Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Ring End
Compression Ring: .013"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.0936"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.374"-2.375"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.6245"-2.6255"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Thrust: #3 Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.007"
Chrysler & Imperial, 440 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder Engines
Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Ring End
Compression Ring: .013"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.0936"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.374"-2.375"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.7495"-2.7505"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Thrust: #3 Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.007"
Engine Tightening Specifications:
All Engines:
Spark Plugs: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Chylinder Head Bolts: 70 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 50 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 25 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 40 Inch Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 85 Ft.Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 55 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 135 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities:
Chrysler, All Series, 8 Cylinder, Capacities:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 17 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 6 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Imperial, All Series, 8 Cylinder, Capacities:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 18 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Alternator & Regulator Specifications
Alternator # 2098835
Field Coil Draw: 2.38-2.75 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Current Output: 26 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM
Operating Voltage: 15 Amperes, 13.5-14.3 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM
Voltage Regulator Air Gap: .015"
Regulator Armature Air Gap: .048"-.052"
Alternator # 2098830
Field Coil Draw: 2.38-2.75 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Current Output: 35 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM
Operating Voltage: 15 Amperes, 13.5-14.3 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM
Voltage Regulator Air Gap: .012"-.016"
Regulator Armature Air Gap: .048"-.052"
Alternator # 2098850
Field Coil Draw: 2.38-2.75 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Current Output: 39 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM
Operating Voltage: 15 Amperes, 13.5-14.3 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM
Voltage Regulator Air Gap: .012"-.016"
Regulator Armature Air Gap: .048"-.052"
Alternator: Alll 51 Ampere
Field Coil Draw: 2.38-2.75 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Current Output: 51 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM
Operating Voltage: 15 Amperes, 13.5-14.3 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM
Voltage Regulator Air Gap: .012"-.016"
Regulator Armature Air Gap: .048"-.052"
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #205150
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 32-36 Ounces
No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 1,925-2,400 RPM
Torque Test: 400-450 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 24 Ft Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications-8 Cylinder:
Chrysler 383 Cu. In. Engine, 2 Barrel Carburetor without Clean Air Package:
Distributor #2642244
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,150 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4-1/2" to 8"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 13" Vacuum
Chrysler 383 Cu. In. Engine, 2 Barrel Carburetor with Clean Air Package:
Distributor #2642289
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 19 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4-1/2" to 8"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Chrysler 383 Cu. In. Engine, 2 Barrel Carburetor with Clean Air Package:
Distributor #2642373
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 19 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4.5" to 6.9"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Chrysler 383 Cu. In. Engine, 4 Barrel Carburetor without Clean Air Package:
Distributor #2642248
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 490 RPM
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6.0" to 9.0"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Chrysler 383 Cu. In. Engine, 4 Barrel Carburetor with Clean Air Package:
Distributor #2642367
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4.5" to 8.0"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 14 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Chrysler 383 Cu. In. Engine, 4 Barrel Carburetor with Clean Air Package:
Distributor #2642363
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4.5" to 8.0"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 14 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Chrysler 440 Cu. In. Engine, without Clean Air Package:
Distributor #2642252
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 490 RPM
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" to 9"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Chrysler 440 Cu. In. Engine, with Clean Air Package:
Distributor #2642365
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4.5" to 8.0"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 14 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Chrysler 440 Cu. In. Engine, with Clean Air Package:
Distributor #2642369
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4.5" to 8.0"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 14 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Carter Carburetor Specifications-8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: BBD
Part # 4125S
Idle Screw Setting: 1 Turn
Fast Idle Speed: 700 RPM
Float Level: 5/16"
Pump Travel: 1"
Choke Unloader Setting: 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich
Carburetor Model: AFB
Part # 4130S, 4131S
Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns
Fast Idle Speed: 700 RPM
Float Level:
Primary: 7/32"
Secondary: 7/32"
Float Drop:
Primary: 3/4"
Secondary: 3/4"
Pump Travel Setting: 7/16"
Choke Unloader Setting: 3/8"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications, All Chrysler & Imperial Models, Standard Brakes:
Rear Axle:
Carrier Type: Removable
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Threaded Adjuster
Adjustment: Adjusted correctly when ring gear & pinion backlash adjusted correctly.
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Washer
Adjustment: .006"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs.
Brakes:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications, All Chrysler & Imperial Models, Disc Brakes:
Rear Axle:
Carrier Type: Removable
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Threaded Adjuster
Adjustment: Adjusted correctly when ring gear & pinion backlash adjusted correctly.
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Washer
Adjustment: .006"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs.
Brakes:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series With Manual Steering:
Caster: - 1/2 Degrees
Camber:
Left Side: +1/2 Degrees
Right Side: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18.8 Degrees (Imperial: 18.5 Degrees)
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series With Power Steering:
Caster: + 3/4 Degrees
Camber:
Left Side: +1/2 Degrees
Right Side: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18.8 Degrees (Imperial: 18.5 Degrees)
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Popular Options, Chrysler:
Power Brakes; Power Steering; Air Conditioning; Dual Air Conditioning; Cruise Control; Left Outside Remote Mirror; Power Bucket Seats; Power Door Locks; Power Front Seats; Power Windows; Golden Tone Radio; Golden Touch Tune Radio; AM-FM Radio; Rear Speaker; Power Antenna; Tailgate Assist Handle for Station Wagons; Tinted Glass; Day-Night Mirror; Adjustable Steering Wheel; Seat Belts; Leather Trim in 300 Hardtop & Convertible; Front Disc Brakes; Positive Traction Rear Axle; Clean Air Package; Undercoating.
Popular Options, Imperial:
Power Brakes; Power Steering; Air Conditioning; Cruise Control; Automatic Headlight Beam Changer; Rear Window Defroster; Electric Door Locks; Power Vent Windows; Safeguard Sentiental Lighting; Heater; 6 Way Power Seat; Swivel Seat; Stainless Steel Roof in Custom; Sure Grip Differential; Leather Trim; Electric Touch Tuner Radio with Rear Speaker & Power Antenna; AM-FM Radio; Rear Reverbator Speaker; Tilt-A-Scopic Steering Wheel; Remote Control Outside Mirror; Tinted Glass, Right Side Rear View Mirror; Remote Power Trunk Lock; Clean Air Package.
Colors & Codes, Chrysler & Imperial:
Code Color
AA-1 Silver Mist
BB-1 Formal Black
CC-1 Powder Blue
DD-1 Crystal Blue
EE-1 Regal Blue
FF-1 Haze Green
GG-1 Sequoia Green
KK-1 Frost Turquoise
LL-1 Royal Turquoise
PP-1 Scorch Red
QQ-1 Spanish Red
RR-1 Daffodil Yellow
SS-1 Ivory
WW-1 Persian White
XX-1 Desert Beige
YY-1 Saddle Bronze
ZZ-1 Spice Gold
33-1 Dove Tan
44-1 Moss Gold
55-1 Dusty Gold
66-1 Lilac
77-1 Ruby
88-1 Deep Plum
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Plastic: 300 2 Door Hardtop, 300 Convertible, Imperial 2 Door Hardtop, Imperial Convertible
1966 Chrysler Historical Data
The 1966 Chrysler Model Year Introduction date was on September 30, 1965.
Total 1966 Chrysler Production was 264,876.
Total 1966 Imperial Production was 13,742.
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