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Technical  Specifications
1966 Cannara
Built at the Beginning of the Wedge Car Movement

—   Strother MacMinn Was Ray Cannara’s Mentor at the ArtCenter  —


Body
  • 1966 Custom Design in Fiberglass and Aluminum
Designer
  • Ray Cannara
Body Work and Paint
  • Restoration by Robinson Hernandez, Tampa, Florida USA
Interior and Upholstery
  • Restoration by Robinson Hernandez, Tampa, Florida USA
Frame
  • Modified 1958 Chevrolet Station Wagon.
  • Rolling Chassis Restoration by Ralph Smith, Valrico, Florida USA
Suspension
  • Front: Independent Coil-Spring Chevrolet
  • Rear: Coil-Spring, Live Axle Chevrolet
Engine (make/year)
  • 1963 Small Block Chevrolet V8
Displacement
  • 283 cubic inches
Carburetion
  • Single 4-Barrel Edelbrock Carburetor 650 (CM)
Horsepower (estimated)
  • 280 HP, 290 foot pounds torque @ 2900 RPM
Transmission (type/year)
  • 3 Speed Chevrolet Automatic
Rear Axle / Driveshaft
(open/closed driveshaft)
  • Stock 1958 Chevrolet Station Wagon 3.55:1
Wheelbase
  • 94 inches
Track/Tread (Front/Rear)
(distance between center line of tires)
  • Front 60 ½ inches
  • Rear 58 ¼ inches
Tire Size
  • Front 205 x 50 x 15  /  23 inch diameter
  • Rear 275 x 60 x 15  /  28 inch diameter
Curb Weight
  • 2100 pounds (estimated dry weight)
Top Speed (0-60)
  • 131 mph @ 5600 RPM
  • 0 to 60 mph 5 seconds – estimated
Special Features
  • Ray Cannara body and interior, blending angular wedge symmetry and curves
  • Ray Cannara ¾ hinge, pivot doors
  • Ray Cannara updated rear valence
  • Ray Cannara custom gas tank in mild steel
  • Front disc brake conversion and dual master cylinder upgrade