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1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The V8 Malibu SS Sport Coupe could be ordered for 1965 with the new 396 big-block in the rare Z16 package, the car that launched the legendary Chevelle SS 396.
138375K119331
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3837 Malibu SS
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 119331 Unit #119331

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelMalibu SS
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 194 cu.in. I6
Horsepower120 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement194 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower220 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

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 & Stroke10 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Torque285@2800
Displacement283.04
Horsepower195@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production64532
Wheelbase115
Width74.6
Length196.6
Height53.2
Rear Tread58

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.94
Gears3

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size6.50 x 13

Brakes

Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower seats, Power brakes, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, 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$2647.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

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.