1965 Chevrolet Impala 4-Dr. Sedan
The 1965 Impala was Chevrolet's best-selling model and America's most popular car, representing the last year before the Caprice became its own series and dethroning Impala as the flagship. This four-door sedan ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
163695J280656
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Janesville, WI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Impala
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 6369 | Impala |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | J | Janesville, WI |
| Serial Number | 280656 | Unit #280656 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1965
Body Style4-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
Horsepower140@4400
Displacement230
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Torque220@1600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Rated HP36
Dimensions
Production480801
Weight3460
Height55.4
Wheelbase119
Width79.6
Length213.1
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.94
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingWater pump, 11 Quarts
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower seats, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Power steering, Power brakes, Pushbutton Radio
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$2672.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Body
Doors4
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.