1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The Impala SS was Chevrolet's full-size sport hardtop, hugely popular in 1965 with well over 200,000 built; the six-cylinder coupe offered the bucket-seat SS look at the lowest price.
165375S143532
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
St. Louis, MO
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 | 6537 | Impala SS |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 143532 | Unit #143532 |
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 & Stroke9.125 inches
Rated HP36
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Horsepower140@4400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production3245
Weight3435
Length213.1
Wheelbase119
Height54.1
Width79.6
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.94
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
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling11 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentPower seats, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Pushbutton Radio, Air conditioning, Power steering
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$2840.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Body
Seating4
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.