1966 Plymouth Fury


The Plymouth Fury models for 1966 were facelifted. A new split grille with horizontal blades stretched between stacked headlights. The rear bumper received "PLYMOUTH" block lettering. The rear deck lid had a flat center depression the carried over the rear panel, splitting it horizontally.

The Fury I was the base model range. Equipment included model nameplates; full-length mid bodyside moldings; heater and defroster; front seat belts; oil filter and five blackwall tires.

The Fury II had all the above features, plus front foam seats; carpets; Fury II nameplates and moldings along the upper featureline. A spring special edition had metallic silver finish; blue vinyl seats; whitewalls; Deluxe wheel covers and bright side window accents.

The Fury III had all the features of the Fury I & II models, plus light package; electric clock; backup lights; oversized tires on convertables; hooked 'candy cane' molding treatment; Fury III nameplates and louver style cowl side ornaments.

The premium offering in the Fury line-up was the Sport Fury, which had all of the above options, plus bucket seats; console; Deluxe Fury steering wheel; special finned wheel covers; fender skirts and three decortive bars on the front doors.

A new offering based on the Fury sheetmetal, was the V.I.P. line. It originally included only a four-door hardtop with VIP markings; special side moldings with wood grained inserts; fender skirts; center arm rest seats; and interior roof pillar reading lamps. After January 1, 1966, a VIP two-door hardtop coupe was available.


Powertrain Options

Three speed manual transmission was standard. Automatic transmission with Six ($192); with V-8 ($211). Four speed manual floor shift transmission with '383' or '440' V-8's. 'Commando' V-8 383 cubic inch 270 horsepower two-barrel engine ($71). "Commando" V-8 383 cubic inch 325 horsepower four-barrel engine ($120). 'Commando' V-8 440 cubic inch 365 horsepower four barrel engine ($234). Crankcase vent system, mandatory on California built cars ($5). Sure-Grip positive traction rear axle ($50). Available rear axle gear ratios: 3.55:1; 3.23:1; 2.94:1; and 2.93:1.


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