1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS-396 Convertible 4-speed specs, photo & performance data (since middle 1965 for North America U.S.)

1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS-396 Convertible 4-speed ( since middle 1965 for North America U.S.) specifications & performance data

analysis of the competition

CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS-396 Convertible 4-speed (Photo source: © GM Corp. CC-BY 3.0)

Photo of the moment: 1970 FORD MUSTANG MACH I 428 Cobra V-8 4-speed

Photo of the moment: 1970 FORD MUSTANG MACH I 428 Cobra V-8 4-speed (source: Ford Motor Company (credit: David Newhardt))

1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS-396 Convertible 4-speed
basic data listing

Identification data

CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS-396 Convertible 4-speed
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):
1635 kg / 3604 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 Big-Block V-8 396
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 4-barrel

Emission control:
Cylinders alignment:
V 8
Displacement:
6489 cm3 / 396 cui
Power net:

Torque:

Power gross:
242.5 kW / 330 PS / 325 hp (SAE gross)

/ 4800
Torque gross:
556 Nm / 410 ft-lb

/ 3200

Drivetrain

Gearbox:
Muncie M20
Transmission type:
manual

Number of gears:
4

Standard tires:
7.75 - 14

Check 1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS-396 Convertible 4-speed 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:
197 km/h / 122 mph
(theor. without speed governor)

Acceleration:

0-100 km/h (s):
6.9
0-160 km/h (s):
17.8

0-60 mph (s):
6.5
0-100 mph (s):
18

Drag times:

0- 1/4mile (s):
15.2
0- 1km (s):
27.7

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

Fuel consumption
average combined:

l/100km:
26.4
mpg (imp.):
10.7
mpg (U.S.):
8.9
km/l:
3.8

Driving range

average combined:
289 km / 179 miles

Examples of the direct competition of CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS-396 Convertible 4-speed 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 ASTON MARTIN DB6 VOLANTE Europe North America Australia 4-litre / 244 cui 210 kW / 286 PS / 282 hp (net)
1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS-396 Convertible North America U.S. 6.5-litre / 396 cui 242.5 kW / 330 PS / 325 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STING RAY Convertible 327 V-8 300-HP North America U.S. 5.4-litre / 327 cui 223.5 kW / 304 PS / 300 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STING RAY Convertible 327 V-8 300-HP 4-speed North America U.S. 5.4-litre / 327 cui 223.5 kW / 304 PS / 300 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STING RAY Convertible 327 V-8 350-HP 4-speed North America U.S. 5.4-litre / 327 cui 261 kW / 355 PS / 350 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STING RAY Convertible 327 V-8 350-HP 4-speed close North America U.S. 5.4-litre / 327 cui 261 kW / 355 PS / 350 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA Convertible 396 V-8 Turbo-Jet 325-HP North America U.S. 6.5-litre / 396 cui 242.5 kW / 330 PS / 325 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA Convertible 396 V-8 Turbo-Jet 325-HP 4-speed North America U.S. 6.5-litre / 396 cui 242.5 kW / 330 PS / 325 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS Convertible 396 V-8 Turbo-Jet 325-HP North America U.S. 6.5-litre / 396 cui 242.5 kW / 330 PS / 325 hp (SAE gross)
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS Convertible 396 V-8 Turbo-Jet 325-HP 4-speed North America U.S. 6.5-litre / 396 cui 242.5 kW / 330 PS / 325 hp (SAE gross)
1966 FERRARI 275 GTS Europe North America 3.3-litre / 201 cui 191 kW / 260 PS / 256 hp (DIN) 206 kW / 280 PS / 276 hp (SAE)
1966 MASERATI MISTRAL SPYDER 4000 Europe 4-litre / 245 cui 187.5 kW / 255 PS / 251 hp (DIN)
1966 MASERATI MISTRAL SPYDER 4000 (opt. 3.77 LSD) Europe 4-litre / 245 cui 187.5 kW / 255 PS / 251 hp (DIN)

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

1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS-396 Convertible North America U.S. 197 km/h / 122 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.2 s est. 0-1 km 27.6 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7 s
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STING RAY Convertible 327 V-8 300-HP North America U.S. 211 km/h / 131 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.9 s est. 0-1 km 27.1 s est. 0-60 mph 6.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.9 s
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STING RAY Convertible 327 V-8 300-HP 4-speed North America U.S. 211 km/h / 131 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.2 s est. 0-60 mph 6.4 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.7 s
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA Convertible 427 V-8 Turbo-Jet 390-HP North America U.S. 203 km/h / 126 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 26.9 s est. 0-60 mph 6.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.5 s
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS Convertible 427 V-8 Turbo-Jet 390-HP North America U.S. 203 km/h / 126 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 27 s est. 0-60 mph 6.3 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.6 s
1966 FORD MUSTANG GT Convertible Challenger High Performance V-8 4-speed North America U.S. 202 km/h / 126 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.2 s est. 0-1 km 27.8 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7 s
1966 JAGUAR 4.2 XK-E ROADSTER (3.07 opt. axle) North America U.S. 239 km/h / 149 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 26.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.9 s
1966 JAGUAR E-TYPE 4.2 Litre OPEN TWO-SEATER Europe 239 km/h / 149 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 26.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.9 s
1966 JAGUAR E-TYPE 4.2 Litre OPEN TWO-SEATER (8:1 opt. compr. ratio) Europe 235 km/h / 146 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 26.8 s est. 0-60 mph 6.8 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.1 s
1966 LOTUS ELAN S2 (semi-close ratio) Europe North America 182 km/h / 113 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.5 s est. 0-1 km 28.8 s est. 0-60 mph 7.1 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.5 s
1966 MASERATI MISTRAL SPYDER 3700 Europe 235 km/h / 146 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 26.8 s est. 0-60 mph 6.5 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.8 s
1966 MASERATI MISTRAL SPYDER 3700 Europe 235 km/h / 146 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 26.8 s est. 0-60 mph 6.5 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.8 s

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

1966 ASTON MARTIN DB6 VOLANTE Automatic Europe North America Australia 226 km/h / 140 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.5 s est. 0-60 mph 7.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.6 s
1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS-396 Convertible 360-HP Powerglide North America U.S. 193 km/h / 120 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.3 s est. 0-60 mph 6.1 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.4 s
1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS-396 Convertible Powerglide North America U.S. 195 km/h / 121 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.6 s est. 0-1 km 28.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.9 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.3 s
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA Convertible 427 V-8 Turbo-Jet 390-HP Hydra-Matic North America U.S. 212 km/h / 132 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.2 s est. 0-1 km 27.9 s est. 0-60 mph 6.3 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.7 s
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS Convertible 427 V-8 Turbo-Jet 390-HP Hydra-Matic North America U.S. 212 km/h / 132 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.2 s est. 0-1 km 27.9 s est. 0-60 mph 6.4 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.8 s
1966 MASERATI MISTRAL SPYDER 3700 Automatica Europe 231 km/h / 144 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.4 s est. 0-1 km 27.9 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7 s
1966 MASERATI MISTRAL SPYDER 3700 Automatica Europe 231 km/h / 144 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.5 s est. 0-1 km 28 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.1 s
1966 MASERATI MISTRAL SPYDER 4000 Automatica Europe 236 km/h / 147 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.2 s est. 0-1 km 27.8 s est. 0-60 mph 6.4 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.6 s

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