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1965 Chevrolet Biscayne 2-Dr. Sedan

The Biscayne served as Chevrolet's entry-level full-size model in 1965, popular with fleet buyers and families seeking affordable, reliable transportation with full-size room. This two-door sedan ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
153115Y242197
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Wilmington, DE
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Biscayne

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5311 Biscayne
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code Y Wilmington, DE
Serial Number 242197 Unit #242197

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBiscayne
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

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

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 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower385 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-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 & Stroke9.125 inches
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Rated HP36
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Horsepower140@4400
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production99188
Weight3305
Length213.1
Width79.6
Wheelbase119
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Height55.4

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling11 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Power seats, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Pushbutton Radio, Air conditioning, Power windows

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$2363.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

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.