1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Facts
The demand for mid-size station wagons continued this year and those wanting a little more space in the mid-size arena could find it in the Vista Cruiser line. The 1966 models were slightly restyled again, with body lines similar to the full-sized 88. The Buick V-6 was replaced on Cutlass and F-85 models by Chevrolet’s CID I-6 engine, however the Vista Cruiser continued to use the 330 CID Jetfire Rocket V-8 as its base engine. This engine’s power ratings were 250 and 320 HP now with a new 310 HP 4-barrel low compression version available. Aside from the sheetmetal changes, the wagon remained much as it had been for the first two years. The 4-speed floor mounted manual transmission was still listed as available.
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Sales dropped from 32,005 to 26,546, mostly in the Standard version.
1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Factoids
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For the third year in a row, the 4-speed floor shift transmission was available in the Vista Cruiser. It was fitted with the same ratios as found in the F-85 and Cutlass with the 330 CID V-8. Few were ordered.
For the first time since the early 50s, GM offered a new style 4-barrel Rochester Carburetor, named “Quadrajet”. It was defined by its huge secondary venturi – 2.25 inches!
1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Facts – Models Offered
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Vista Cruiser Standard – Sheetmetal came from the Cutlass/F-85 dies, but the wheelbase and overall length were longer than wagons from those series. Standard equipment included: tinted Vista roof; underfloor luggage compartment; electric windshield wipers and self-adjusting brakes. Interiors were done in either vinyl or cloth.
Vista Cruiser models were 6- and 9-passenger Station Wagons.
Vista Cruiser Custom – Like the Standard model, sheetmetal came from the Cutlass/F-85 dies, but the wheelbase and overall length were longer than wagons from those series. The Custom package included the standard model’s equipment of tinted Vista roof; underfloor luggage compartment, electric windshield wipers, and self-adjusting brakes, and added DeLuxe steering wheel, padded dash, chrome window frames, and foam padded seat cushions. As with the standard model, interiors were done in either vinyl or cloth.
Vista Cruiser Custom models were 6- and 9-passenger Station Wagons.
1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Facts – Engines
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Displacement: 330 CID.
Bore and stroke: 3.9385″ x 3.385″.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 250 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 335 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 250°, Exhaust 264°, Overlap 36°, Lift 0.389″ (intake), 0.390” (exhaust).
Carburetor: Rochester 2-barrel (manual transmission) 7026058 (automatic) 7026056; (manual transmission w/air conditioning) 7026059 (automatic w/air conditioning) 7026057.
Displacement: 330 CID.
Bore and stroke: 3.9385″ x 3.385″.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 310 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 340 @ 3600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 278°, Exhaust 282°, Overlap 52°, Lift 0.433″ (intake), 0.433” (exhaust).
Carburetor: Rochester 4-barrel (manual transmission) 7026255 (automatic) 7026254.
Displacement: 330 CID.
Bore and stroke: 3.9385″ x 3.385″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 320 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 360 @ 3600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 278°, Exhaust 282°, Overlap 52°, Lift 0.433″ (intake), 0.433” (exhaust).
Carburetor: Rochester 4-barrel (manual transmission) 7026255 (automatic) 7026254.
1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 120 inches.
- Overall length: 209.1 inches.
- Overall height: 58.3 inches.
- Overall width: 75.4 inches.
- Front track: All: 58.0 inches.
- Rear track: All: 59.0 inches.
- Standard tires: 8.25 x 14.
- Optional tires: 8.25 x 14 8-ply rated.
1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Facts – Powertrain Information
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 330 CID V-8: 1st – 2.54:1, 2nd – 1.50:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.63:1.
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 330 CID V-8: 1st – 2.52:1 2nd – 1.88:1, 3rd – 1.46:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.60:1.
- Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: Low – 1.76:1, High – 1:1, Reverse – 2.49:1.
- Maximum Stall: Low – 2.45:1, High – 1..980:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- 330 CID V-8 SMT: 3.23:1.
- 330 CID AMT: 3.08:1.
NOTE: For more powertrain information, you may access the 1966 Oldsmobile mid-size AMA Specifications Sheets HERE and the 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Specific AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Facts – Powertrain Options
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- Three speed manual transmission was standard.
- Four-speed manual floor shift transmission ($184).
- Jetaway Automatic transmission ($206).17).
- 250 horsepower 330 CID V-8 Standard.
- 310 horsepower regular fuel 330 CID V-8 ($33).
- 320 horsepower 330 CID V-8 ($33).
- Positive traction rear axle ($42).
- Heavy-duty clutch ($5).
- Dealer installed or special order rear axle gear ratios: 2.73:1, 3.93:1, 3.08:1, 3.23:1, 3.42:1, 3.90:1.
1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning ($343).
- Clock ($16).
- Courtesy lamps ($9).
- Electric clock ($15).
- Floor mats ($7).
- Headrests ($52).
- Outside mirror ($5).
- Padded dash ($16).
- Power antenna ($29).
- Power brakes ($41).
- Power door locks ($68).
- Power seat ($69).
- Power steering ($94).
- Radio ($64).
- Radio, AM/FM ($147).
- Radio, deluxe push button ($88).
- Radio, deluxe signal seeking ($128).
- Tilt steering column ($41).
- Tinted windows ($30).
- Two-speed wipers and washer ($23).
- Wire wheel discs ($61).
NOTE: For more information on options and accessories view or download the 1966 Oldsmobile Salesperson’s Specs Book, found HERE.
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1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser still was available as a Standard or Custom model (pictured here). Standard Production was w,469 and Custom production was a steady 23,077.