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Chevy Corvette 1965 Technical Specifications |
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- Years of Manufacture: 1965
- Number Built:
- Convertible: 15,376
- Coupe: 8,186
- Price at Introduction:
- Base car: US $4106
- 300/327 V8: US $5279
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Left front body hinge pillar cross brace under glove box
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
175.1 in.
- Total width: 69.6 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 49.8 in.
- Wheelbase: 98.0 in.
- Front Track: 56.8 in.
- Rear Track: 57.6 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission:
- 2 Speed Automatic:
- 1st: 1.82:1
- 2nd: 1.1:1
- Reverse: 1.82:1
- 3 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.21:1
- 2nd: 1.32:1
- 3rd: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.21:1
- 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio:
- 1st: 2.20:1
- 2nd: 1.64:1
- 3rd: 1.28:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.27:1
- 4 Speed Manual Wide Ratio:
- 1st: 2.56:1
- 2nd: 1.91:1
- 3rd: 1.48:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.64:1
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- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 3.36:1
- Optional 3.08:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1
- L75 300 bhp 327ci V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 327 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration, closed crankcase to meet emission control
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Carter 4-bbl
- Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.25 in.
- Power: 300 bhp @ 5000rpm
- Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 4000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
- Other engines available 250bhp/327ci, L79 350bhp/327ci, L76 365bhp/327ci, L84 375bhp/327ci
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Independent, lateral struts, transverse leaf spring
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 20.2:1 standard, 17.6:1 optional and with power steering option
- Turning circle: 41.9 feet
- Brakes:
- Power assisted, front and rear
- Front: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
- Rear: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
- Wheels:
- 15 x 5.5K
- 15 x 6L optional
- Tyres:
- 7.75 x 15 in.
- Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
- Performance (360 bhp V8):
- Standing Quarter Mile: 15.8 secs.
- Speed at end: 90.0 mph
- Top Speed: 124 mph
1965 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd WR/L75 300 bhp 327ci) |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
3.1 secs. |
0-40 mph |
4.1 secs. |
0-50 mph |
5.7 secs. |
0-60 mph |
7.5 secs. |
0-70 mph |
9.7 secs. |
0-80 mph |
12.3 secs. |
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15.8 secs. |
0-100 mph |
20.5 secs. |
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Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges) |
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Model
Year |
Coupe
Model No# |
Convertible
Model No# |
Assembly
Plant |
Serial
Range |
1965 |
5 |
19437 |
19467 |
St. Louis |
100001 - 123562 |
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Corvette Engine Types and Designations: 1965 |
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Engine
Code |
Engine Type |
BHP |
327 |
HE |
Manual transmission |
250 |
327 |
HF |
Manual transmission and High Performance |
300 |
327 |
HG |
Manual transmission and Fuel Injection |
375 |
327 |
HH |
Manual transmission and Special High Performance |
365 |
327 |
HI |
Manual transmission and Air Conditioning |
250 |
327 |
HJ |
Manual transmission, High Performance and Air Conditioning |
300 |
327 |
HK |
Special High Performance and Air Conditioning |
365 |
327 |
HL |
Special High Performance and Transistor Ignition |
365 |
327 |
HM |
Special High Performance, Transistor Ignition and Air Conditioning |
365 |
327 |
HN |
Fuel Injection and Transistor Ignition |
375 |
327 |
HO |
Powerglide |
250 |
327 |
HP |
Powerglide and High Performance |
300 |
327 |
HQ |
Powerglide and Air Conditioning |
250 |
327 |
HR |
Powerglide, High Performance and Air Conditioning |
300 |
327 |
HT |
Special High Performance and Hydraulic Lifters |
350 |
327 |
HU |
Special High Performance, Hydraulic Lifters and Air Conditioning |
350 |
327 |
HV |
Special High Performance, Hydraulic Lifters and Transistor Ignition |
350 |
327 |
HW |
Special High Performance, Hydraulic Lifters, Transistor Ignition and A/C |
350 |
396 |
IF |
Special High Performance |
425 |
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