how many 1966 L78 Chevelles were made?
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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1966 Chevelle SS came standard with a 396-ci V8 rated at 325 horsepower. 325 horses in a standard engine! Options could boost that power right up to the 375 horses in the L78 396 engine.
The Chevelle was also given a more muscular look for 1966, with a cigar-shaped body and a fender that sloped down and in.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Cory H
Jan 17, 2012
this car is for a car crazy person you spend lots of money on it to enjoy it not to sell it. the car has plenty of power and will pass any tuner/ricer on the street. Handling will be its next upgrade.Jan 17, 2012
by Dylan J
Jun 16, 2010
its very fast only lost one race it sounds very good the motor is not for driving around it uses high octain racing fuel but u can change the motor and it will be able tp drie it is very fun to driveJun 16, 2010
by Kevin C
Feb 19, 2010
I don't know how this has become confusing but the car is a 1967 not a 66. The automobile needs some repair but I have owned the car since August of 1992. And I would Never sell it :-) Thanks to all that are interested in this article
Feb 19, 2010
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by Cory H
Jan 17, 2012
this car is for a car crazy person you spend lots of money on it to enjoy it not to sell it. the car has plenty of power and will pass any tuner/ricer on the street. Handling will be its next upgrade.Jan 17, 2012
by Dylan J
Jun 16, 2010
its very fast only lost one race it sounds very good the motor is not for driving around it uses high octain racing fuel but u can change the motor and it will be able tp drie it is very fun to driveJun 16, 2010
by Kevin C
Feb 19, 2010
I don't know how this has become confusing but the car is a 1967 not a 66. The automobile needs some repair but I have owned the car since August of 1992. And I would Never sell it :-) Thanks to all that are interested in this article
Feb 19, 2010
by Jayson A
Nov 15, 2008
most amazing car ever!! not mine but my dads and neighbors... it drives amazing but i haven't actually driven it at all it is very fun to even drive in!! amazing sound of engine and i really can't wait to get my own and fix it up!! worth soo much moneyNov 15, 2008
by Rick Y
Aug 09, 2008
i love my 66 gets tons of head nods of approval..hard to cruise because people stop me every where i go...i love it. I have a few more things to fix on it but a nice daily cruiser, and the 4 speed is an absolute blast to drive. For a 66 it handles ok wish it had air ride technology suspension under it thou.Aug 09, 2008
by Jade M
Feb 27, 2008
This 1966 Chevelle has been in my family for 17 years. I helped build since I was 6 months old. It has nos and isnt street legal anymore. It also has drag wheels and is part of the NHRA. It does 10 seconds on the 1/4 mile and has a small block engine.Feb 27, 2008
by Arin P
Feb 11, 2008
Just so it's known, this isn't my actual car because I don't have a picture of it. This is the closest example I could find. As soon as i find a picture i will put it up instead. This is my favorite car of all time. I love the looks and color of my car. It was originally my dad's and he had it for 20 years before me. They are just a great example of the classis '60's American Muscle Car. It has a 396 V8 engine which needless to say hauls ass. Feb 11, 2008
by Shaun K
Jan 20, 2008
All balls and no brains. Minor corrotion on outter chrome. Good Paint. Bucket seats in front, full in back. Original dash has a crack or two. Not matching numbers... motor is from a 66 wagon. 402 bored .005.... a bit over 400 hp. Disk in front, drum in the back. Airbag suspension in the back. Balls to the walls. Not for the weak of heart.Jan 20, 2008
by Andrew L
Jan 16, 2008
1966 Malibu Chevelle
Big Block 396: Comp Cams performance camshaft, Holley carb, built for drag racing, powerglide 3-speed, Flowmaster Super 40 exhaust with Hooker headers (translation: very loud), Mickey thompson ET Street Slicks, Weld Racing Pro Star rims, 12-bolt rear end, line-lock. Runs 11 seconds in the 1/4 mile. Very fun to drive, has always smoked any other street car. Never seen a car that can do better burnouts than this one, in second gear you can blow the tires off for 2000 feet.
It is a drag car, not a show car. No rust, no rot, but it is a drag rat. The car is owned with the purpose of being driven and having fun.Jan 16, 2008
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1966 Chevelle SS 396, just had carb rebuilt (Holley 750). ran great after rebuild tor an hour. Now it will start if I prime it and runs as long as i rev it up. Try to idle and it stalls. Idle was set to 800 rpm. replaced fuel tank and plugs. Slight back fire when it does run. has plenty of good fuel and fuel filter is full. Any help?
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