1966 Dodge D/Dart ~ 'Mystery, Myth and Misconception'

1966 Dodge Dart GT ~ "Conception of the 1966 D/Dart"

5} March 1, 1966

Dick Maxwell, Staff Engineer the 'Special Performance Group' and the Dodge Racing Division discuss
and come up with 'low-cost' Drag Package for the 1966 Dart GT 273/235 HP 4-Speed 'only' Car.

A 'special' Engine Package {Camshaft, Valve Springs, Holley Carburetor and Distributor} will be
swapped for the 'Stock Components' on the 273/235 'Commando'.

These modifications will 'add' 40 Horsepower to the 273, and this 'Special Engine Package' will be
rated at 275 Horsepower, and will be built to qualify for NHRA 'D/Stock' in the Stock Class.

If approved by the NHRA, '50' of these 1966 Dart GT Cars will be built to qualify for a legal Stocker as
per the NHRA Requirements.

Corresponding information is sent to the NHRA for 'approval and certification'.


6} March 4, 1966

The NHRA 'approves' the 273/275 HP Engine, and certifies the 1966 Dodge Dart GT for 'D/Stock', as the car will
be equipped with a 4-Speed 'only', as per the documentation from Chrysler Racing {Dodge Division}.


7} March 5, 1966

Dick Maxwell and the 'Special Performance Group' designate the 1966 Dodge Dart GT with the 273/275 HP as
a 'Code' {Super Stock Package S.C. 699}.


8} March 15, 1966

The Dodge Division produces a 'Special Order' Information Bulletin.

Code; Super Stock Package - Special Car S.C. 699
Dart LP-23, Equipped with a Super Stock 66' Engine

All components installed on the 'Limited Production' 1966 Dart GT are listed.