1965 Chevrolet Corvair 500 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The redesigned second-generation Corvair 500 arrived for 1965 with sleek new styling, just as Nader's 'Unsafe at Any Speed' put the model under scrutiny; the sport coupe was the base trim's sharpest shape.
101375W170377
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Corvair 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 0137 | Corvair 500 |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 170377 | Unit #170377 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvair 500
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke8 inches
Compression8.25
Rated HP47.93
Horsepower95@3600
Main Bearings4
Cylinders6
Torque154@2400
Displacement164
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production36747
Weight2530
Front Tread55
Rear Tread57.2
Wheelbase108
Height51.2
Width69.7
Length183.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
TransmissionPints
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio3.22
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.84
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.50 x 13
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity14
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning, Powerglide automatic transmission, Pushbutton Radio, Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Artesian Turquoise, Cameo Beige, Crocus Yellow, Cypress Green, Danube Blue, Ermine White, Evening Orchid, Glacier Gray, Glen Green, Goldenwood Yellow, Madeira Maroon, Milano Maroon, Mist Blue, Nassau Blue, Rally Red, Regal Red, Sierra Tan, Silver Pearl, Tahitian Turquoise, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, Willow Green
Pricing
MSRP$2066.00
Other
B&s 3 7/16 & 2 15/16
Body
Doors2
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.