Ads
related to: 1966 chevy ss 396 chevelle- Cars.com "Your Garage"
Add your Car. Track Its Value.
Be ready for what's next.
- Best of 2024 Awards
Our Top EVs, Pickups & SUVs of 2024
Tested by the Car Experts
- Shop Used Cars
Search Our Used Car Inventory &
Find Your Perfect Car at Cars.com.
- Shop New Cars
Shop New Car Inventory &
Find Your New Car Today.
- Cars.com "Your Garage"
Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
A limited 201 Malibu SS 396 'Z-16' big-block-equipped cars were also eventually produced starting in late 1965, with most being built between mid-March and mid-April. 1966 Chevelle Malibu Convertible. The Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966 with series/style numbers 13817 and 13867.
In 1966 the L78 was available exclusively in the intermediate line. For 1967 the engine was additionally available in Chevrolet's new pony car, the Camaro. The following year the motor became available in the compact Chevy II also. For the 1970 model year the 396 was bored 0.03 in (0.76 mm), resulting in a 402 cu in (6.6 L) engine.
The first Chevrolet to carry the "SS" badge was based on the Corvette C1 of 1956 (pictured) In December 1956, Chevrolet unveiled a show car based on the first generation Corvette called the Corvette Super Sport. In early 1957, the Chevrolet Corvette SS debuted — a custom built racing sports car that was the first Chevrolet to wear the SS badge.
The Malibu SS was replaced in 1966 by a new Chevelle SS-396 series that included a big-block 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 engine (Canadian market did not receive the SS396 but marketed the former Malibu SS nameplate until January 1967 when it was phased out), heavy duty suspension and other performance equipment.
A convertible was available. Other body styles were identical to those offered on the Chevelle for the given year, including a very rare four-door hardtop offered from 1966 to 1969. Beaumont SD 396 cars built in 1966 with the 4 speed manual transmission are exceedingly rare; only 41 were ever built.
1965–1972 Chevrolet Biscayne, Chevrolet Bel Air, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Impala SS, Chevrolet Caprice; 396 and 402 production codes: 396. L-34: produced 1966–69, 10.25:1 compression, Holley (Q-jet 1968–1969) carburetor, hydraulic lifters, oval port closed chamber heads, forged steel crankshaft, and two-bolt main caps. It produced 350 ...
Chevrolet's second generation big-block, the Mark IV had been introduced in 1965 in two 396 cu in (6.5 L) versions. In 1966 Chevrolet added a 427 cu in (7.0 L) version that was available exclusively in the sports car (Corvette) and full-sized (Impala, Bel Air, Biscayne) lines. While a 396 was still available in full-sized cars, the L72 and the ...
In Canada, Beaumont offered an equivalent model, the Sport Deluxe (SD). For 1966, the SD was combined with the Chevrolet 230 cid six- cylinder, 283 or 327 cid small-block V8, or 396 cid Mark IV big-block V8, along with the same optional bucket seats/console package as the Chevelle SS 396, along with unique trim and emblems.
Ads
related to: 1966 chevy ss 396 chevelle