1966

[Paul Ceasrine]

Teak,
The 66' Dodge Charger is a little confusing. The car was called a mid-year production (release date January 1, 1966), I think normal production dates started in September 1965.
The 66' 383/325 HP weighed in at #3712, so it factored in at
11.42 wt/hp, which it fell into E/S or E/SA (11.30 - 11.88 wt/hp) for 1966.
Don't think they did much, as all the results show that they were around
13.90's, in class results in the magazines. Too much bulk.
As for the 66' Street Hemi Charger, not a good choice, way too much weight at #3895.
I don't think they could qualify for B/S in 66', I think they had to run in A/S despite the weight.
I'll check on the other question, but the 66' Charger was not available with a 440 production engine, BUT!
PC
Teak,
Found in the 1966 Niagara State Championship, end of year. Dodge Charger with a 440 engine, running in D/SA., turining 13.50's.
Here's what I think. If it was rated at its proper 375 HP factor, it would have been classed in C/SA. But I believe the tech. people rated it 350 HP, same as the
1966 Big-Body cars 440/350 HP, a mistake. The Charger was a new 67' with the 440/375 HP. It was Runner-Up in $tock Eliminator.
The only other possibility, it was a 1966 Charger, and the dealership installed a 440/365 HP (Police Interceptor Package) in the car, and claimed 350 HP.
You know, November 1966 is a long way from here!!
PC