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1965 Plymouth Satellite 2-Dr. Hardtop

Satellite V8 was Plymouth's answer to the Pontiac GTO in 1965, offering powerful engine options including the legendary 426 Street Wedge and marking the beginning of Plymouth's muscle car dominance.
R451256895
273 CID V8 (180 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Plymouth Satellite

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code R Belvedere 8-Cylinder
Series Code 4 Signet/Satellite/Sport Fury
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code 1 Detroit, MI
Serial Number 256895 Unit #256895

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelSatellite
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Possible engines based on model:

Engine 273 CID V8 (180 HP)
Horsepower180 HP
Displacement273 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Compression8.8:1
Engine 273 CID V8 (235 HP)
Horsepower235 HP
Displacement273 CID
Carburetor4 BC
Compression10.5:1
Engine 318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Horsepower230 HP
Displacement318 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Compression9.0:1
Engine 361 CID V8 (265 HP)
Horsepower265 HP
Displacement361 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Compression9.0:1
Engine 383 CID V8 (330 HP)
Horsepower330 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor4 BC
Compression10.0:1
Engine 426 CID V8 (365 HP)
Horsepower365 HP
Displacement426 CID
Carburetor4 BC
Compression10.3:1
Engine 426 CID V8 (415 HP)
Horsepower415 HP
Displacement426 CID
Carburetor2-4 BC
Compression11.0:1
Engine 426 CID V8 (425 HP)
Horsepower425 HP
Displacement426 CID
Carburetor2-4 BC
Compression12.5:1