1966 Plymouth Belvedere

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 M - Fury II P - Barracuda / Satellite / Sport Fury K - Police T - Taxicab S - VIP

Third and Fourth Symbol - Body Style 21 - 2 door Sedan 41 - 4 door Sedan 23 - 2 door Hardtop Coupe 43 - 4 door Hardtop Sedan 27 - 2 door Convertible 45 - 4 door Station Wagon - 6 passenger 29 - 2 door Sport Hardtop 46 - 4 door Station Wagon - 9 passenger

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

1966 Plymouth Belvedere Engines

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Compression Ratio	Carburetor
B	6-225	145	215	8.4 to 1	1 BC
D	8-273	180	260	8.8 to 1	2 BC
E	8-318	230	340	9.0 to 1	2 BC
F	8-361	265	380	9.0 to 1	2 BC
G	8-383	325	425	10.0 to 1	4 BC
H	8-426	425	490	10.25 to 1	4 BC