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1965 Dodge Polara

The Polara served as Dodge's mid-level full-size offering in 1965, featuring distinctive slab-sided styling and powerful V8 engines.
D153279237
383/413/426 CID V8
Engine
Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Dodge Polara

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code D 880/Polara/Monaco V8 (383/413/426 CID)
Series Code 1 Polara
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code 3 Detroit, MI
Serial Number 279237 Unit #279237

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelPolara
Year1965
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine383/413/426 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement383 CID
Horsepower270 HP
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Assembly PlantDetroit, MI
Plant Code3
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1965 through 1966
Headroom front39.3
Headroom rear38.5
Height57.2
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear40.8
Length212.3
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase121.0
Width79.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)