For 1966 the big block grew to the 427 cubic inch V8, offered at 390 and 425 horsepower, and it had much more torque than the 396 it replaced. With big blocks in demand, the small block choices were cut from five to two. The nose gained an eggcrate grille insert, the coupe lost its roof vents, and sales reached 27,720, another record. With big block V8s the order of the day there was less demand for the 327, and an eggcrate grille insert replaced the horizontal bars, while an emblem appeared in the corner of the hood.
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Chevrolet is an American automobile division of the manufacturer General Motors (GM).
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small-block offerings were cut from five to two for 1966
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small-block offerings were cut from five to two for 1966
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In fact, 1966 would prove another record-busting year, with volume rising to 27,720 units
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Though it had no more horsepower than the previous high-compression 396, the 427-cubic-inch (6,993 cc), 425 hp (317 kW) V8 packed a lot more torque
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Chevrolet is an American automobile division of the manufacturer General Motors (GM).
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