The successful LeMans saw relatively little change for 1966 |
1966 Pontiac LeMans
Theres an enourmously capable Overhead Cam Six under the hood that delivers 215 hp at 5200 rpm without straining. Special suspension that practically laminates the wheels to asphalt. A brute of an all-synchro 3-speed mounted on the floor. Or you can order an all synchro 4-speed, also floor mounted. And choose from options like front wheel disc brakes, hood-mounted tachometer, Rally I or Rally II (Shown) wheels, fully instrumented Rally cluster. The Sprint option is available on all Tempests and Le Mans, except station wagon models. Standard safety features include front seat shoulder belt anchors, passenger-guard door locks and the energy absorbing steering column developed by General Motors.1966 Pontiac LeMans Specifications and Production
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Tempest LeMans Series 237 | |||||
237 | 23739 | 4d Hardtop - 6P | $2,701 | 3,195 lbs | 13,897 |
237 | 23707 | 2d Coupe - 6P | $2,505 | 3,090 lbs | 16,654 |
237 | 23717 | 2d Hardtop - 6P | $2,568 | 3,125 lbs | 78,109 |
237 | 23767 | 2d Convertible - 6P | $2,806 | 3,220 lbs | 13,080 |
1966 Pontiac Engine Data
Location Of Engine Code: (Six-Cyl) - On cylinder head-to-block contact surface behind oil filter pipe. (V8) - Stamped on right front side of block or beneath production engine number on machined pad on right hand bank of engine block.Letter Code | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Carburetor |
WA | 8-389 | 256 | 388 | Manual | 2 BC |
WB | 8-389 | 256 | 388 | Manual | 2 BC |
WC | 8-389 | 290 | 418 | Manual | 2 BC |
WE | 8-389 | 333 | 429 | Manual | 4 BC |
WG | 8-421 | 338 | 459 | Manual | 4 BC |
WH | 8-421 | 356 | 459 | Manual | 3 - 2 BC |
WJ | 8-421 | 376 | 461 | Manual | 3 - 2 BC |
WK | 8-421 | 338 | 459 | Manual | 4 BC |
XA | 8-389 | 260 | 388 | Manual | 2 BC |
XB | 8-389 | 260 | 388 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 2 BC |
XC | 8-389 | 293 | 418 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 2 BC |
YA | 8-389 | 256 | 388 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 2 BC |
YC | 8-389 | 290 | 418 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 2 BC |
YD | 8-389 | 290 | 418 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 2 BC |
YE | 8-389 | 325 | 429 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
YF | 8-421 | 338 | 459 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
YH | 8-421 | 338 | 459 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
YJ | 8-421 | 356 | 459 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 3 - 2 BC |
YK | 8-421 | 376 | 461 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 3 - 2 BC |
YL | 8-389 | 333 | 429 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
YM | 8-421 | 375 | 461 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 3 - 2 BC |
YT | 8-421 | 338 | 459 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
YU | 8-389 | 290 | 418 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 2 BC |
YV | 8-389 | 290 | 418 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 2 BC |
YW | 8-389 | 325 | 429 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
YX | 8-389 | 325 | 429 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
YZ | 8-421 | 338 | 459 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
Transmission Codes
Transmission | Location |
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 | Stamped on servo cover on right side of transmission. |
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 | On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case or on the left side of converter housing. |
Powerglide | Stamped on a metal tag located on the right side of the transmission. |
Super Turbine 300 (TempesTorque) | On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case or stamped on lower servo cover. |
Jetway | On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case or stamped on lower servo cover. |
3-Speed | Painted or stamped on the transmission case. |
4-Speed | Painted or stamped on the transmission case. |
Plant and Type Designation Prefix | Transmission Type |
LA | TempesTorque |
LB | TempesTorque |
MA | TempesTorque |
MB | TempesTorque |
MC | TempesTorque |
NA | TempesTorque |
PA | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |
PB | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |
PC | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |
PD | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |
PG | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |
PH | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |
PQ | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |
Axle Codes
Location Of Axle Codes: On flange end of axle shaft and on or near carrier.Color - Non-Locking | Color - Locking | Ratio |
UB | VB | 2.41 |
UC | VC | 2.56 |
UD | VD | 2.73 |
UE | VE | 2.93 |
UF | VF | 3.08 |
UG | VG | 3.23 |
UH | VH | 3.42 |
UJ | VJ | 3.55 |
UK | VK | 3.73 |
UM | VM | 4.11 |
1966 Pontiac Owner's Manual
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