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| 1966 Dodge Polara Series BD2-L | ||
| Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,948.00 | |
| No. Produced | 63,000 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Dodge | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | BD2-L-43 | |
| Weight | 3,880lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 121 inches | |
| Length | 213.3 inches | |
| Width | 80 inches | |
| Height | 54.47 inches | |
| Front Tread | 62 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61.7 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, OHV | |
| Displacement | 383 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 1/4 & 3 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.2 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 270@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 57.8 | |
| Torque | 390@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Ball and Ball | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.23 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent torsion bar | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & ball nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and spacer | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8.25 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting DL43L6a100001 | ||
| 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 | |||
| No. produced is rounded to nearest 100 & includes all models for this series except station wagons. | |||
| References | |
| 1966 Chrysler Engineering Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless 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 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 | ||
| Silver | ||
| Black | ||
| Light Blue | ||
| Medium Blue | ||
| Dark Blue | ||
| Light Green | ||
| Dark Green | ||
| Medium Turquoise | ||
| Dark Turquoise | ||
| Bright Red | ||
| Red | ||
| Yellow | ||
| Cream | ||
| White | ||
| Beige | ||
| Bronze | ||
| Gold | ||
| Sandstone | ||
| Mauve | ||
| Maroon | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Torque Flite Eight automatic transmission | Opt | |
| 383 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 361 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 426 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 440 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Speed control device | Opt | |
| Front disc rear drum brakes | Opt | |