1965 Chevrolet Corvette 2-Dr. Convertible
The 1965 Corvette Sting Ray convertible paired open-top C2 style with new four-wheel disc brakes and big-block muscle newly available in the 396.
194675S102578
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Corvette
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 9467 | Corvette |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 102578 | Unit #102578 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.
Engine
327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine
327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine
327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine
327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 6200 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
CarburetorFuel Injection
Compression11.0:1
Engine
396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 6400 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
CarburetorCarter
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Rated HP51.2
Cylinders8
Displacement326.73
Horsepower250@4400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Compression10.5
Torque350@2800
Dimensions
Production15376
Weight3645
Length175.1
Wheelbase98
Rear Tread57.6
Height49.6
Width69.6
Front Tread56.8
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.58
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.48
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.50 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11.75
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustDual
Battery12
Cooling18 Quarts, Water pump
Fuel TypePremium
Equipment
EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Fuel Injection, Air conditioning, 4-Speed manual transmission, Power brakes, Power steering, Power windows, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, AM Radio, 396 cu. in. V8 engine
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$4106.00
Other
B&s 4 & 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.