The body of the 1966 Chevelle was redone in a way that added sleeker more curvaceous lines in the design. In 1966, Chevelle seen a smooth new aggressive look to the front fenders that leaned forward more. The rear fenders had an upwards bulge that provided this unique car it's popular coke-bottle look. This car's design is considered one of the premier looks of the muscle car period.
The body also had the introduction of a broad grille as well as the fast looking forward bumper treatment. In addition, it had curved side windows and a "flying buttress" roof line in the hardtops. In addition, this was the year in which the hardtop Sport Sedan was included in the Malibu series. It continued to have the 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu trim.
This car was a very popular car in the automobile industry. Production was high as 412,155 autos were assembled in total with 72,272 being Super Sports. It was essentially one of Chevy's most profitable nameplates of the era. The demand was way higher than the 65 version.
Of the types of body styles, there was the 2 door sports coupe, 4 door sports coupe, 2 door convertible, and the 4 door station wagon. The 1965 2-door station wagon was discontinued in 1966 due to a lack of demand.
The SS 396 was a beast. It had a standard 325 horsepower turbo-jet V-8 with 396 cubic inches of displacement. It came with a fantastic Super Sport option that had special fender moldings, twin simulated hood air-intakes, as well as a blackened out grill that had SS 396 badges. You could also see the Super Sport script on the rear fenders. Very nice looking. This package also featured distinctive mag-type wheel covers and tires that were red striped. This rounded out the SS options. Bucket seats were optional in this automobile. Most included vinyl bench seats.
For the power-hungry, they could choose a powerful 360 hp, 396 cubic inch motor ready to rock and roll. The engine also had dual exhaust with a better suspension system. Overall, this car provided better performance. Using the L34 engine, the 1966 Chevelle Super Sport could go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds.
The 1966 Chevelle is a very popular classic muscle car. It's design is still relevant for today. It is appreciated by classic car enthusiasts and just about anyone who sees it. It is easily considered one of the top cars of all time.
The body also had the introduction of a broad grille as well as the fast looking forward bumper treatment. In addition, it had curved side windows and a "flying buttress" roof line in the hardtops. In addition, this was the year in which the hardtop Sport Sedan was included in the Malibu series. It continued to have the 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu trim.
This car was a very popular car in the automobile industry. Production was high as 412,155 autos were assembled in total with 72,272 being Super Sports. It was essentially one of Chevy's most profitable nameplates of the era. The demand was way higher than the 65 version.
Of the types of body styles, there was the 2 door sports coupe, 4 door sports coupe, 2 door convertible, and the 4 door station wagon. The 1965 2-door station wagon was discontinued in 1966 due to a lack of demand.
The SS 396 was a beast. It had a standard 325 horsepower turbo-jet V-8 with 396 cubic inches of displacement. It came with a fantastic Super Sport option that had special fender moldings, twin simulated hood air-intakes, as well as a blackened out grill that had SS 396 badges. You could also see the Super Sport script on the rear fenders. Very nice looking. This package also featured distinctive mag-type wheel covers and tires that were red striped. This rounded out the SS options. Bucket seats were optional in this automobile. Most included vinyl bench seats.
For the power-hungry, they could choose a powerful 360 hp, 396 cubic inch motor ready to rock and roll. The engine also had dual exhaust with a better suspension system. Overall, this car provided better performance. Using the L34 engine, the 1966 Chevelle Super Sport could go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds.
The 1966 Chevelle is a very popular classic muscle car. It's design is still relevant for today. It is appreciated by classic car enthusiasts and just about anyone who sees it. It is easily considered one of the top cars of all time.
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