The Coronet was offered with four different trim styles in 1966 with the base option offering a 225 cid 6-cylinder engine. Additional features included electric windshield wipers, chrome windshield and rear window moldings, heater and defroster, plus the Dodge insignia across the center of the hood and the vertical section on the trunk lid. The Coronet was a step above the Coronet and included the same features as well as a convertible with a power top.
Around 251,000 Coronet's were produced in 1966 (figure rounded up to the nearest 1,000) and a small number of these were produced with a 426-cid Hemi V8 engine included. According to Galen V. Govier of the production numbers are as follows:
Coronet - 2 door sedans = 34
Coronet Deluxe - 2 door sedans = 49
Coronet 440 - 2 door hardtops = 288
Coronet 440 - convertibles = 6
Coronet 500 - 2 door hardtops = 340
Coronet 500 - convertible = 21
*many more may exist
1966 Dodge Coronet Factory Specifications & Production
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price (6-cyl)
Factory Price
(V8)
Shipping Weight
(6-cyl)
Shipping Weight
(V8)
Total Production
Coronet/Coronet Deluxe Series
BW1/2L
41
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,302
$2,396
3,075 lbs
3,240 lbs
Note 1
BW1/2L
21
2 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,264
$2,358
3,050 lbs
3,215 lbs
Note 1
BW1/2L
41
4 dr Deluxe Sedan - 6P
$2,341
$2,435
3,075 lbs
3,240 lbs
Note 1
BW1/2L
21
2 dr Deluxe Sedan - 6P
$2,303
$2,397
3,050 lbs
3,215 lbs
Note 1
BW1/2L
45
4 dr Deluxe Station Wagon - 6P
$2,631
$2,725
3,480 lbs
3, 595 lbs
Note 2
Coronet 400 Series
BW1/2H
41
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,432
$2,526
3,095 lbs
3,220 lbs
Note 3
BW1/2H
23
2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$2,457
$2,551
3,075 lbs
3,235 lbs
Note 3
BW1/2H
27
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$2,672
$2,766
3,185 lbs
3,310 lbs
Note 3
BW1/2H
45
4 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$2,772
$2,816
3,515 lbs
3,585 lbs
Note 2
BW2H
46
4 dr Station Wagon - 9P
-
$2,926
-
3,680 lbs
Note 2
Coronet 500 Series
BW1/2P
41
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,586
$2,680
3,120 lbs
3,280 lbs
Note 4
BW1/2P
23
2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
-
$2,705
-
3,275 lbs
Note 4
BW1/2P
27
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$2,829
$2,921
3,180 lbs
3,345 lbs
Note 4
Notes:
10,700 were produced; 7,700 6-cyl's and 3,000 V8's. 46,200 Deluxe Coronets produced; 25,600 6-cyl and 20,600 V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100).
27,700 station wagons produced; 2,100 6-cyl's and 24,600 V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100).
110,600 Coronet 440's were produced; 14,000 6-cyl's and 96,600 V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100).
55,700 Coronet 500's were produced; 500 6-cyl's and 55,200 V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100).
Chassis Specifications
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Track
Rear Track
Tires( 6-cylinder)
Tires (V8)
Coronet
117 in
203 in
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
7.35 x 14
7.75 x 14
Coronet Station Wagons
117 in
207.9 in
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
8.25 x 14
8.25 x 14
VIN Decoding
Serial Numbers were on the instrument panel, visible thru the windshield, and on the bottom line of a separate plate(fender tag) under the hood.
First Symbol - Car Line
D - Dodge 122"
W - Dodge 117/118"
L - Dart
W - Charger/Coronet
J - Challenger
X - Charger
Second Symbol - Price Class
E - Economy
S - Special
L - Low
X - Fast Top
M - Medium
K - Police
H - High
O - Superstock
P - Premium
T - Taxi
Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Type
21 - 2 Dr. Sedan
41 - 4 Dr. Sedan
23 - 2 Dr. Hardtop
43 - 4 Dr. Hardtop
27 - 2 Dr. Convertible
45 - Station Wagon 2-Seat
29 - 2 Dr. Sports Hardtop
46 - Station Wagon 3-Seat
Fifth Symbol - Engine
(B) 6-198
(N) 8-383
(C) 6-225
(N) 8-383
(E) 6-Special Order
(R) 8-426 HEMI
(G) 8-318
(T) 8-440
(H) 8-340
(U) 8-440
(J) 8-340
(V) 8-440
(L) 8-383
(Z) 8-Special Order
Sixth Symbol - Model Year
6 - 1966
1 - 1971
7 - 1967
2 - 1972
8 - 1968
3 - 1973
9 - 1969
4 - 1974
0 - 1970
5 - 1975
Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Lynch Road, Michigan
(E) Los Angeles, California
(B) Hamtramck, Michigan
(F) Newark, Deleware
(C) Jefferson, Michigan
(G) St. Louis, Missouri
(D) Belvedere, Illinois
(R) Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Started at 100001
Available Transmissions
Transmission
Location
TorqueFlite
Stamped on the transmission oil pan rail.
3-Speed Manual
Not Available
4-Speed Manual
Not Available
Identification Number
Transmission Type
2538333
TorqueFlite
2538334
TorqueFlite
2538335
TorqueFlite
2538336
TorqueFlite
2538337
TorqueFlite
2538338
TorqueFlite
2538339
TorqueFlite
2538340
TorqueFlite
2538363
TorqueFlite
2538380
TorqueFlite
2538385
TorqueFlite
2538386
TorqueFlite
2538389
TorqueFlite
Interior and Exterior Paint Chips
1966 Dodge Exterior Paint Codes.
The first letter or number identifies the roof or accent color.
The second letter or number identifies the body color. (For example,
the combination WC on a Dodge would indicate the roof or accent
area is in White and the body is finished in Light Blue.) Paint
code plates are located in the engine compartment on the left wheel
housing or the left fender side shield.
