
The 1966 Chevelle SS or Super Sport as it is known was the most sought after trim package on the 66 Chevelle. The Super Sport option added an additional $300 to the price of the standard 1966 Chevelle, but it included an upgraded hood with simulated air vents, new fender moldings, SS 396 badges, and a blacked out grill with SS 396 badges.
Even though the appearance of the 1966 Chevelle Super Sport is a little fancier, most people bought these cars because of the engine combination's that were available, and the performance that they produced. The base engine was a 396 cubic inch engine that produced 235 horsepower, there was also a 396 cubic inch engine that produced 260 horsepower,and the engine that made the 1966 Chevelle SS 396 famous the 375 horsepower 396!