The Belvedere received some new styling changes in 1966 giving it a more square angular look. Rich choices of color combinations were available including 17 solid colors and 18 optional 2-tone combinations.
The Belvedere I was offered as the base model for 1966 and like the entire Belvedere line it offers roominess and economy, especially with the standard 225-cid 6 cylinder engine driven by a 3-speed manual transmission.
Belvedere II had 10 distinctive models to choose from powered by the standard 225-cid 6 cylinder or the optional Commando 383-cid V8. Standard features included front and rear seat belts as well as a padded instrument panel.
Top of the Belvedere line-up was the Satellite equipped with the 273-cid V8 engine and 3-speed manual transmission and came in either a 2 door Hardtop or Convertible. Standard equipment included front bucket seats, padded instrument panel, front and rear seat belts, console lights, cushy deep-pile carpeting and Chrysler Corporation alternator. Three optional Commando V8 engines were available along with a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic or 4 on the floor manual transmission.
The legendary Plymouth Street Hemi engine was introduced for the first time in 1966. Out of the total produced, a total of 2,729 were installed in both Plymouths and Dodges. The Hemi engine was installed in a total of 136 Belvedere I two-door sedans, 531 Belvedere II hardtops, 10 Belvedere II convertibles, 817 Belvedere Satellite hardtops and 27 in Belvedere Satellite convertibles.
1966 Plymouth Belvedere Production
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Belvedere I Series
BR1/2-L
RL41
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,315/$2,409
3,040/3,210 lbs
31,063
BR1/2-L
RL21
2 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,277/$2,371
3,015/3,175 lbs
9,381
BR1/2-L
RL45
4 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$2,605/$2,699
3,470/3,575 lbs
8,200
Belvedere II Series
BR1/2-H
RH41
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,405/$2,499
3,035/3,195 lbs
49,911
BR1/2-H
RH23
2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$2,430/$2,524
3,040/3,205 lbs
36,644
BR1/2-H
RH27
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$2,644/$2,738
3,115/3,285 lbs
2,502
BR1/2-H
RH46
4 dr Station Wagon - 9P
$2,804/$2,989
3,565/3,670 lbs
8,667
BR1/2-H
RH45
4 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$2,695/$2,789
3,465/3,585 lbs
4,726
Belvedere Satellite Series
BR2-P
RP23
2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 5P
$2,695
3,255 lbs
35,399
BR2-P
RP27
2 dr Convertible - 5P
$2,910
3,320 lbs
2,759
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Belevedere
116 in
200.5 in
75.5 in
59.5 in
58.5 in
6.95 x 14 (6-cyl)
7.35 x 14 (V8)
Station Wagon
117 in
207.1 in
75.5 in
59.5 in
58.5 in
Same as above
9P Station Wagon
117 in
208.1 in
75.5 in
59.5 in
58.5 in
8.25 x 14
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
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