1966 was the year the GTO finally became its own model. |
1966 Pontiac GTO
Well it was finally official, GTO had become its own model for Pontiac in 1966 and sales of the new GTO Model sky-rocketed. The new GTO saw many different features including Grill placed parking lamps, GTO nameplates, standard single centered hood scoop, V-shaped front wheel opening badges and a special 389 cubic inch four barrel V-8 with Dual Exhaust and high performance shock absorbers and front stabilizer bars. Engine and power train remained the same for model year 1965 with a standard GTO being equipped with the 335 horsepower 389 4 barrel. The optional high-performance 389 could be ordered rated at 360 horsepower at 5200rpm. Surprisingly the Tri-power option was dropped for model year 1966. Optional equipment on the GTO included: Air Conditioning - Power Steering - Sprint Option Package - Ride & Handling Package - Rally Wheel Trim - Custom Steering Wheel - Safe-T-Trak1966 Pontiac GTO Specifications and Production
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
GTO Series 242 | |||||
242 | 07 | 2d Coupe - 5P | $2,783 | 3,445 lbs | 10,363 |
242 | 17 | 2d Hardtop - 5P | $2,847 | 3,465 lbs | 73,785 |
242 | 67 | 2d Convertible - 5P | $3,082 | 3,555 lbs | 12,798 |
Model Series Identification
GTO 2d Coupe - 5P - 24207 | GTO 2d Hardtop - 5P - 24217 | GTO 2d Convertible - 5P - 24267 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
GTO | 115 in | 206.4 in | 74.4 in | 58 in | 58 in | 7.75 x 14 |
Options and Accessories
Description | Description |
Power Steering | Ride & Handling Package |
Air Conditioning | Rally Wheel Rims |
Sprint Option Package | Custom Steering Wheel |
Whitewall Tires | 389-cid/338-hp V-8 |
1966 Pontiac GTO Engine Options
Letter Code | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Carburetor |
WS | 8-389 | 360 | 424 | Manual | 4 BC |
WT | 8-389 | 335 | 431 | Manual | 4 BC |
WW | 8-389 | 335 | 431 | Manual | 4 BC |
WV | 8-389 | 360 | 424 | Manual | 4 BC |
XE | 8-389 | 335 | 431 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
XS | 8-389 | 360 | 424 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
YR | 8-389 | 360 | 424 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
YS | 8-389 | 335 | 431 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
1966 Pontiac Owner's Manual
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