1965 Pontiac Le Mans 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The Le Mans sport coupe served as the base for the legendary GTO option package in 1965, the second year of the muscle car revolution. With the optional GTO package, this became one of the most sought-after American performance cars, featuring a 389 CID V8 with up to 360 HP using the famous Tri-Power carburetor setup.
237275P635674
V8-326: 326 CID V8 (250-285 HP) or V8-389-GTO: 389 CID V8 GTO (335-360 HP with Tri-Power)
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Pontiac, Michigan
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Pontiac Le Mans
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 37 | Le Mans |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | P | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Serial Number | 635674 | Unit #635674 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelLe Mans
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from series code.
V8-326
V8-326: 326 CID V8 (250-285 HP)
Horsepower250-285 HP
Displacement326 CID
V8-389-GTO
V8-389-GTO: 389 CID V8 GTO (335-360 HP with Tri-Power)
Horsepower335-360 HP
Displacement389 CID
Carburetor4-barrel (335 HP) or Tri-Power (360 HP)
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.)
Original Specifications (Matched to: Tempest & LeMans)
Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1972
Headroom front38.1
Headroom rear37.2
Height54.0
Legroom front41.8
Legroom rear35.8
Length206.1
Nameplate origin1961
Wheelbase115.0
Width73.1
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)