However for a few measly dollars more one could buy either an automatic transmission or a 4-speed manual tranny. The default transmission was the 3 speed. If you bought the HiPo engine, you had to get the 4-speed transmission. The 289 HiPo engine had solid lifters, a different low resistance exhaust manifold, and higher compression. The 289 4bbl engine produced 225 horsepower through the use of higher compression heads and a 4 barrel carburetor. Valve sizes in all the 289 engines were identical. The 289 2bbl engine produced 200 horsepower with the use a an Autolite 2100 2bbl carburetor. and the 289 HiPo engine rated at 271 horsepower. The optional V-8s in 1966 were the 289ci 2bbl engine rated at 164 hp engines and then the 289ci 4bbl 210 hp engine. If you ordered the sprint package, a chrome air cleaner topped off the carburetor. Carburetion was an Autolite single barrel carburetor number C60F 9510-AD. They had a 9.2:1 compression ratio, hydraulic lifters, and 120 horsepower at 4400 rpm. The standard engines in 1966 Mustangs were the 200 CU, in-line six cylinders. The padded sun visors became standard in 1966. Between 9 & 10 percent of the Mustangs were equipped with a vinyl roof. The gas cap was changed in 1966 and a $76 vinyl roof was offered. On the side of the car, back where the faux air scoops were, they changed the “C” scoops to a three finger side marking. The horizontal and vertical bars were removed. The grille on the 1966 consisted of a series of horizontal chrome bars and in the center was a running horse in a corral. However, between the late ’65 Mustangs and the ’66 Stangs, most all parts are interchangeable. Other differences are in electrical and running gear parts. The front headlight buckets and hood are different. There are some parts that look identical between the early 65’s and the late 65’s, but they are somewhat different. Therefore, few changes were made between the early ’65s and the late 1966 Mustangs. Because of the extremely high demand for the cars, Ford could barely keep up with demand by running full speed in three assembly plants. The 1966 Mustang body was almost identical to the 1965 Mustang. The Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission now became available with the “K” code, of which only 5,469 “K” code Mustangs were produced.Īdditional 1966 Mustang Research: ’66 Research Center / Colors Details / Production Numbers / Prices & Options / Sales Brochures / Owner Manuals / Maintenance / Pictures / Videos / VIN Decoder / Special Editions Background & Details Standard engine for the Mustang continued to be the 200ci six-cylinder with the three-speed manual transmission. Padded sun visors were standard on every Mustang. $2,416 (Basic Coupe), $2,652 (Convertible), $2+2 Fastback ($2,606)ĭifferent upholstery patterns and colors were available in the interior of the 1966 Mustang along with a five-dial instrument cluster. Model:Ģ00ci six-cylinder, 289ci 2bbl engine, 289ci 4bbl, 289ci HiPo engine Other changed for the ’66 included a redesigned gas cap, bright hood lip molding on all models, standard rocker panel moldings (except on the 2+2), standard back-up lights, redesigned side chrome spires (which were deleted on the GTs and those with accent pinstripes) along with revised style steel wheels. Most noticeably, a floating horse was added to the front grille. The ’66 Mustang were very slightly restyled. 1966 Ford Mustang – The Ultimate Guide 1966 Ford Mustang Overview
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