1966 Plymouth Barracuda
The Barracuda received a fresh look and new design in 1966.

1966 Plymouth Barracuda

The Barracuda received a fresh look in 1966 with a facelift and a new taillight design. Distinct Barracuda "fish" emblems were added, as well as more contoured fenders with turn signal indicators in the shape of shark fins. Also new were full-sized bumpers and a unique "cheese-grater" grill, which slanted forward aggressively and featured a distinct grid pattern. New interior features included a redesigned gauge cluster and new optional center console. Engine choices remained the same and included a 225 slant six with 145 hp, a 273 V8 with 180 hp and a 273 V8 with 235 hp.    

1966 Plymouth Barracuda Production

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
BV1/2-H VP29 2 Dr Sport Hardtop - 5P $2,556/$2,637 2,800 lbs / 2,930 lbs 38,029

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Barracuda 106 in 188.3 in Not Available Not Available Not Available 6.50 x 13 (6-cyl) 7.00 x 13 (V8)
 

1966 Plymouth VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on driver's side front door hinge pillar
 
First - Model
B = Barracuda P = Fury
R = Belvedere/Satellite V = Valiant
Second Symbol - Series
L - Valiant 100 / Belvedere I / Fury I H - Signet / Valiant 200 / Belvedere II / Fury III
M - Fury II P - Barracuda / Satellite / Sport Fury
K - Police T - Taxicab
S - VIP  
Third and Fourth Symbol - Body Style
A - 6,000 lbs or less C - 10,001 to 14,000 lbs
B - 6,001 to 10,000 lbs D - 14,001 to 16,000 lbs
   
   
Fifth Symbol - Engine Type
A - 170 Six-Cylinder F - 361 V8
B - 225 Six-Cylinder G - 383 V8
C - Special Order Six-Cylinder H - 426 "Street Hemi" V8
D - 273 V8 J - 440 V8
E - 318 V8 K - Special Order V8
Sixth Symbol - Model Year
6 = 1966
Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
1 - Detroit, MI. 6 - Newark, NJ.
2 - Hammtramck, MI 7 - St. Louis, MO.
4 - Belvedere, IL. 9 - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
5 - Los Angeles, CA.  
Remaining Symbols - Production Sequence Number
Sequence numbers for each factory
 
 
   
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