The 1966 Dodge Coronet |
1966 Dodge Coronet
The Coronet was offered with four different trim styles in 1966 with the base option offering a 225 cid 6-cylinder engine. Additional features included electric windshield wipers, chrome windshield and rear window moldings, heater and defroster, plus the Dodge insignia across the center of the hood and the vertical section on the trunk lid. The Coronet was a step above the Coronet and included the same features as well as a convertible with a power top. Around 251,000 Coronet's were produced in 1966 (figure rounded up to the nearest 1,000) and a small number of these were produced with a 426-cid Hemi V8 engine included. According to Galen V. Govier of the production numbers are as follows: Coronet - 2 door sedans = 34 Coronet Deluxe - 2 door sedans = 49 Coronet 440 - 2 door hardtops = 288 Coronet 440 - convertibles = 6 Coronet 500 - 2 door hardtops = 340 Coronet 500 - convertible = 21 *many more may exist 1966 Dodge Coronet Factory Specifications & ProductionModel Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price (6-cyl) | Factory Price (V8) | Shipping Weight (6-cyl) | Shipping Weight (V8) | Total Production |
Coronet/Coronet Deluxe Series | |||||||
BW1/2L | 41 | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,302 | $2,396 | 3,075 lbs | 3,240 lbs | Note 1 |
BW1/2L | 21 | 2 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,264 | $2,358 | 3,050 lbs | 3,215 lbs | Note 1 |
BW1/2L | 41 | 4 dr Deluxe Sedan - 6P | $2,341 | $2,435 | 3,075 lbs | 3,240 lbs | Note 1 |
BW1/2L | 21 | 2 dr Deluxe Sedan - 6P | $2,303 | $2,397 | 3,050 lbs | 3,215 lbs | Note 1 |
BW1/2L | 45 | 4 dr Deluxe Station Wagon - 6P | $2,631 | $2,725 | 3,480 lbs | 3, 595 lbs | Note 2 |
Coronet 400 Series | |||||||
BW1/2H | 41 | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,432 | $2,526 | 3,095 lbs | 3,220 lbs | Note 3 |
BW1/2H | 23 | 2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P | $2,457 | $2,551 | 3,075 lbs | 3,235 lbs | Note 3 |
BW1/2H | 27 | 2 dr Convertible - 6P | $2,672 | $2,766 | 3,185 lbs | 3,310 lbs | Note 3 |
BW1/2H | 45 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P | $2,772 | $2,816 | 3,515 lbs | 3,585 lbs | Note 2 |
BW2H | 46 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P | - | $2,926 | - | 3,680 lbs | Note 2 |
Coronet 500 Series | |||||||
BW1/2P | 41 | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,586 | $2,680 | 3,120 lbs | 3,280 lbs | Note 4 |
BW1/2P | 23 | 2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P | - | $2,705 | - | 3,275 lbs | Note 4 |
BW1/2P | 27 | 2 dr Convertible - 6P | $2,829 | $2,921 | 3,180 lbs | 3,345 lbs | Note 4 |
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Track | Rear Track | Tires ( 6-cylinder) | Tires (V8) |
Coronet | 117 in | 203 in | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 7.35 x 14 | 7.75 x 14 |
Coronet Station Wagons | 117 in | 207.9 in | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 8.25 x 14 | 8.25 x 14 |
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