Description

Buy 1966 Chevrolet Impala

Buy a 1966 Chevrolet Impala at auto vintage cars— a classic full-size American cruiser that’s collectible, powerful, and iconic. The Impala rides on 15-inch Rally-style wheels with chrome center caps and trim rings, wrapped in Challenger Regul Sport tires. Suspension consists of a traditional coil-spring setup enhanced with KYB shocks, while braking is handled by power-assisted front disc brakes and rear drums, providing improved stopping performance.

General Information

• Model: Chevrolet Impala (7th generation; full-size)

• Year: 1966

• Body Styles:

  • 2-door hardtop coupe

  • 4-door sedan

  • Convertible

  • Station wagon (6- and 9-passenger)

• Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)

• Layout: Front-engine, longitudinal drive

• Production: Impala was one of the year’s most popular full-size cars.

Engine Options (Factory Offered)

The 1966 Impala offered a wide range of engines — from smooth sixes to high-performance big blocks:

Six-Cylinder Engine

• 250 cu in (4.1 L) I6 – ~155 hp (base engine)

Small-Block V8 Engines

• 283 cu in (4.6 L) V8 – ~195 hp (2-barrel)

• 283 cu in V8 – ~220 hp (4-barrel)

• 327 cu in (5.4 L) V8 – ~275 hp

Big-Block V8 Engines

• 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 – ~325 hp

• 427 cu in (7.0 L) V8 – L36 – ~390 hp

• 427 cu in V8 – L72 – ~425 hp (high-performance Super Sport)

Tip for buyers: The more powerful 396 and 427 big blocks — especially the L72 version — are highly desirable for collectors and performance enthusiasts.