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:
3230 lb
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
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:
Coil and distributor
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.
0-90 mph
15.8 secs.
0-100 mph
20.5 secs.
Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges)
Year
Model
Year
Coupe
Model No#
Convertible
Model No#
Assembly
Plant
Serial
Range
1965
5
19437
19467
St. Louis
100001 - 123562
Corvette Engine Types and Designations: 1965
Disp.
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
