1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The V8 Impala SS Sport Coupe was Chevrolet's full-size sport flagship for 1965, available with big-block power up to the 409, part of a record Super Sport year.
166375A182855
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 6637 | Impala SS |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA |
| Serial Number | 182855 | Unit #182855 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala 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
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 & Stroke10 inches
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Horsepower195@4800
Displacement283.04
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque285@2800
Dimensions
Production212027
Weight3570
Front Tread62.5
Rear Tread62.4
Width79.6
Length213.1
Wheelbase119
Height54.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.94
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Powerglide automatic transmission, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Pushbutton Radio, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, 409 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning
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$2947.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3
Body
Doors2
Seating4
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.