1966 Pontiac GTO specifications

1966 Pontiac GTO data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2921 mm 115 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Length 5243 mm 206.4 inches
Width 1890 mm 74.4 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1613 kg 3556 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 6.4 litre
6362 cc
(388.233 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 103.1 × 95.25 mm
4.06 × 3.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
370 PS (365 bhp) (272 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
575 Nm (424 ft·lb) (58.6 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
42.8 kW/litre
58.2 ps/litre
57.4 bhp/litre
0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
90.38 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.75:1
Fuel system 3 Ro carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1135.8 kPa (164.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 795.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.3 s
Standing kilometre 27.7 s
Maximum speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
229.43 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 PS/kg
168.74 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 kW/kg
226.29 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.93 kg/kW
9.9 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.55
general
Carfolio.com ID65978
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 52.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Pontiac GTO added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Pontiac GTO models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
Pontiac GTO Convertible -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1630 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
Pontiac GTO -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 353 PS 348 bhp 260 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1542 kg
Cars similar to the 1966 Pontiac GTO
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7041 cm3/429.7cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7041 cm3/429.7cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1920 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6969 cm3/425.3cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7047 cm3/430.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1970 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7041 cm3/429.7cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6478 cm3/395.3cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW 1600 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW 1609 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW 1641 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
Chevrolet El Camino -
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW 1740 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
Dodge Charger -
2 door roadster FR 3A 6981 cm3/426.0cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
Dodge Charger R/T -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
Dodge Coronet R/T Hardtop -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW 1601 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW
Dodge Monaco 500 Hardtop -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW 1662 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW 1881 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
Ford Thunderbird Hardtop -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
Lincoln Continental Mark III -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7544 cm3/460.4cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW 2150 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6551 cm3/399.8cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6551 cm3/399.8cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW 1541 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 6551 cm3/399.8cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6551 cm3/399.8cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6551 cm3/399.8cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 6551 cm3/399.8cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6551 cm3/399.8cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6551 cm3/399.8cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 6551 cm3/399.8cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW