What kind of engine did a 1966 Pontiac GTO have?

What kind of engine did a 1966 Pontiac GTO have?

A three-speed manual transmission was again standard equipment. A 389 V8 with our barrel carburetor could churn out 335 hp @5,000 rpm. This was the same as that of 1965 GTO.

Is there a spark in my 1969 GTO?

1969 GTO 400ci auto trans. and stock ignition. It's seldom driven and did not fire recently after sitting awhile. It's a friend's car. He has a '64 GTO parked next to it an… Hi guys, I’ve run out of ideas on this one. 1969 GTO 400ci auto trans. and stock ignition.

When did the Pontiac GTO become a muscle car?

The level of success achieved by the GTO in 1964 and 1965 was beyond imagination for GM and its rivals. 1966 had even better news for the Pontiac GTO. America’s hot favorite muscle car was now a full-fledged model rather than an option. Some major styling changes were made.

How is a 1966 Pontiac GTO different from a 1965 Pontiac LeMans?

Other dimensional factors such as the wheel base, curb weight and length were largely unchanged. The 1966 GTO was similar to the 1965 GTO in many ways, but it was a completely different car from the Tempest and LeMans. The interior also received an overhaul.

How many Pontiac GTO’s were sold in 1966?

Due to this model, the Pontiac division held the market share of more than 10% for the first time. A total of 96,946 Pontiac GTO units were sold in 1966. This is the highest ever recorded for any ‘true’ muscle car.

What kind of engine did the Pontiac GTO have?

The tri-power V8 was able to deliver 360 bhp @5,200 rpm. Only 19,045 of the total units were available with the Tri-power engine. Mid way through 1966, Pontiac introduced the XS option. The XS featured a new 744 high lift cam and RAM air take which considerably raised the performance of the 1966 Pontiac GTO.

When did I restore my 1966 Pontiac tripower?

In 1986 I restored a 1966 GTO and, of course, put a tripower on it. I began buying, selling, and restoring these set-ups in 1987. on a limited basis. Over the years I have become very familiar with the Pontiac tripowers from 1957 to 1966.

When did the Pontiac tripower 389 come out?

In ’65, the tripower 389 was rated at 360 HP. Pontiac discontinued the tripower in 1967 for 2 reasons that I am aware of. Primarily, GM came out with an edict that from ’67 on, the only multiple carb car would be the Corvette.