1966 Chevelle

Engine / Parts

The 1966 Chevelle could be had with one of a total of 8 engine possibilities depending on the series. Naturally the SS 396 could only be had with the 396cid V8 but there were 3 to choose from, the base 325hp version, the optional L34 360hp version, and the 375hp version. All of these engines were also available as options in both 13480 and 13680 series El Camino body styles as well.

Two L6 engines were offered, the standard 230cid 140hp and an optional (RPO L22) 250cid with 155hp available.

The base V8 for all series except the SS 396 series was the 283cid, 195hp 2-bbl V8. Optional were a 283cid 220hp 4-bbl (RPO L77), and a 327cid 275hp (RPO L30). Although there were engine codes assigned to an RPO L79 engine option, there are no reports of that option being sold in 1966.