1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift overdrive specs, photo & performance data (since middle 1965 for North America U.S.)

1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift overdrive ( since middle 1965 for North America U.S.) specifications & performance data

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CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift overdrive (Photo source: © GM Corp. CC-BY 3.0)

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1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift overdrive
basic data listing

Identification data

CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift overdrive
as offered for 1966 since middle 1965 in North America U.S.

Country of origin:
USA

Make:
Chevrolet (U.S.)
Model:
Chevelle-Malibu 1st generation

1964-1972
Type:
Chevelle Malibu Convertible

1964-1967
Optional equipment:
EEC segmentation:
E (executive cars)
Class:
mid-size / large family car
Body style:
convertible
Doors:
2
Traction:
RWD (rear-wheel drive)

Basic dimensions

Length:
5004 mm / 197 in
Wheelbase:
2921 mm / 115 in

Fuel capacity:
76 liter / 20.1 U.S. gal / 16.7 imp. gal
Drag coefficient (Cw-Wert):

Cd claimed:
Cd estimated by a-c:
0.55

Inside and outside dimensions, turning circle, track, capacities, etc.:

Weights

Curb weight (without a driver):
1447 kg / 3190 lbs

Dry weight:

Shipping weight:

Curb weight estimated:

Gross weight GVWR:

Payload:

Payload estimated:

Sales markets

North America

U.S.

Related models:

Powertrain

Engine manufacturer:
GM Chevrolet Generation-3 Straight-6 230
Engine type:
spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type:
petrol (gasoline)
Fuel system:
carburetor
Charge system:
naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder:
2
Valves timing:
Additional features:
Rochester 1-barrel

Emission control:
Cylinders alignment:
Line 6
Displacement:
3768 cm3 / 230 cui
Power net:

Torque:

Power gross:
104.5 kW / 142 PS / 140 hp (SAE gross)

/ 4400
Torque gross:
298 Nm / 220 ft-lb

/ 1600

Drivetrain

Gearbox:
Saginaw Muncie SM326 + overdrive
Transmission type:
manual

Number of gears:
4

Standard tires:
6.95 - 14

Check 1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift overdrive alternative wheel and tire sizes

Gear ratios, final drive, etc.:

Detailed specs and comparison

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Factory claim

Top speed:

0-60 mph (s):
0-100 km/h (s):
0-1/4 mile (s):
0-1 km (s):

Fuel consumption:

ECE 90/120/city (comb.):

EU urban/extra-urban/comb.:

ADR82 urban/extra-urban/comb.:

EPA city/highway (combined):

EPA-2008 city/highway:

AS2877 city/highway:

CND FTP city/highway:

NBR7024 city/highway/comb.:

60-mode:

10-15 mode:

JC08 mode:

ProfessCars™ estimation ©
(for the car with basic curb weight, full fuel tank and 90 kg (200 lbs) load)

Top speed:
158 km/h / 98 mph
(theor. without speed governor)

Acceleration:

0-100 km/h (s):
14.1
0-160 km/h (s):

0-60 mph (s):
13.2
0-100 mph (s):

Drag times:

0- 1/4mile (s):
19.4
0- 1km (s):
35.5

Acceleration in gears, performance graphs, fuel consumption in different road conditions, etc.:

Fuel consumption
average combined:

l/100km:
15
mpg (imp.):
18.9
mpg (U.S.):
15.7
km/l:
6.7

Driving range

average combined:
508 km / 315 miles

Examples of the direct competition of CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift overdrive in 1966:

(all performance data from ProfessCars™ simulation, top speed theor. without speed governor)

The same class cars with similiar kind of fuel, power and type of transmission:

1966 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 1600 DUETTO Europe North America Australia 1.6-litre / 96 cui 80 kW / 109 PS / 107 hp (DIN) 93 kW / 126 PS / 125 hp (SAE)
1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift North America U.S. 3.8-litre / 230 cui 104.5 kW / 142 PS / 140 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET CORVAIR CORSA Convertible 164 Turbo-Air 140-HP North America U.S. 2.7-litre / 164 cui 104.5 kW / 142 PS / 140 hp (SAE)
1966 CHEVROLET CORVAIR CORSA Convertible 164 Turbo-Air 140-HP 4-speed North America U.S. 2.7-litre / 164 cui 104.5 kW / 142 PS / 140 hp (SAE)
1966 CHEVROLET CORVAIR MONZA Convertible 164 Turbo-Air 140-HP North America U.S. 2.7-litre / 164 cui 104.5 kW / 142 PS / 140 hp (SAE)
1966 CHEVROLET CORVAIR MONZA Convertible 164 Turbo-Air 140-HP 4-speed North America U.S. 2.7-litre / 164 cui 104.5 kW / 142 PS / 140 hp (SAE)
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift North America U.S. 3.8-litre / 230 cui 104.5 kW / 142 PS / 140 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift overdrive North America U.S. 3.8-litre / 230 cui 104.5 kW / 142 PS / 140 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift North America U.S. 3.8-litre / 230 cui 104.5 kW / 142 PS / 140 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift overdrive North America U.S. 3.8-litre / 230 cui 104.5 kW / 142 PS / 140 hp (SAE gross)

The same class cars with similiar performance (1/4 mile times) and kind of fuel, with manual transmission:

1966 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE Mk III Europe North America Australia 146 km/h / 91 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 19.2 s est. 0-1 km 36.3 s est. 0-60 mph 13.3 s est. 0-100 km/h 14.3 s
1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU Convertible 230 Turbo-Thrift North America U.S. 159 km/h / 99 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 19.7 s est. 0-1 km 36 s est. 0-60 mph 13.1 s est. 0-100 km/h 14 s
1966 CHEVROLET CORVAIR MONZA Convertible 164 Turbo-Air 110-HP North America U.S. 163 km/h / 101 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 19.3 s est. 0-1 km 35.5 s est. 0-60 mph 12.5 s est. 0-100 km/h 14 s
1966 CHEVROLET CORVAIR MONZA Convertible 164 Turbo-Air 110-HP 4-speed North America U.S. 163 km/h / 101 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 19.1 s est. 0-1 km 35.2 s est. 0-60 mph 12.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 13.4 s
1966 CITROEN DS 21 CHAPRON DECAPOTABLE Europe North America 158 km/h / 98 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 18.9 s est. 0-1 km 35.2 s est. 0-60 mph 12.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 13.5 s
1966 ENZMANN 506 SUPER 1300 SPIDER Europe 151 km/h / 94 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 18.9 s est. 0-1 km 35.6 s est. 0-60 mph 12.8 s est. 0-100 km/h 13.7 s
1966 GLAS 1304 CABRIOLET Europe 147 km/h / 91 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 19.4 s est. 0-1 km 36.6 s est. 0-60 mph 13.9 s est. 0-100 km/h 14.9 s
1966 HONDA S 600 Europe Japan 143 km/h / 89 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 19.7 s est. 0-1 km 37.2 s est. 0-60 mph 14.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 15.7 s
1966 HONDA S 600 5-speed Europe Japan 143 km/h / 89 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 19.7 s est. 0-1 km 37 s est. 0-60 mph 14.3 s est. 0-100 km/h 15.3 s
1966 LANCIA FLAVIA CONVERTIBLE VIGNALE 1.8 Europe North America 164 km/h / 102 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 18.9 s est. 0-1 km 34.9 s est. 0-60 mph 12.1 s est. 0-100 km/h 13 s

The same class cars with similiar performance (1/4 mile times) and kind of fuel, with automatic or automatized transmission:

1966 CHEVROLET CORVAIR MONZA Convertible 164 Turbo-Air 110-HP Powerglide North America U.S. 157 km/h / 98 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 19.6 s est. 0-1 km 36.1 s est. 0-60 mph 14.3 s est. 0-100 km/h 15.4 s
1966 CHEVROLET CORVAIR MONZA Convertible 164 Turbo-Air 140-HP Powerglide North America U.S. 174 km/h / 108 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 19 s est. 0-1 km 34.9 s est. 0-60 mph 11.8 s est. 0-100 km/h 12.4 s

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