1965 Jeep Wagoneer 4x4: Selected Specifications
Jeep vehicles catered to a gradually growing market for
four-wheel-drive models after World War II. When competitive pressures
finally convinced Willys to modernize its family size Jeep Station
Wagon, the result was the Wagoneer, which was introduced for 1963.
Its
mix of four-wheel capability with carlike style and comfort placed it
in a unique niche, and its success continued for 25 years. Below are selected specifications for the 1965 Jeep Wagoneer 4×4:
Jeep Wagoneers held 91 cubic feet of cargo, plus
had an optional roof rack to carry more.
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1965 Jeep Wagoneer 4×4 Vehicle Specifications
Vehicle Specifications
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Wheelbase, inches
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110.0
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Length, inches
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183.66
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| Height, inches
| 64.2 |
Width, inches
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75.6
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Tread, inches
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front: 57.0 rear: 57.0
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| Ground clearance, inches
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7.75
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| Cargo volume, cubic feet
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78.5
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| Construction |
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| Layout | front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Type | body on frame |
| Frame | ladder-type with steel channel side members, five cross members |
| Body material | steel |
| Body style | station wagon, 2 or 4 doors |
1965 Jeep Wagoneer 4×4 Engine Specifications
| Type |
standard inline ohc 6-cylinder |
optional 90-degree ohv V-8 |
Material
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cast-iron block and head(s) |
cast-iron block and head(s) |
| Bore x stroke, inches |
3.34 × 4.38 |
4.00 × 3.25 |
| Displacement, cubic inches |
230
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327 |
| Horsepower @ rpm |
140 @ 4000* |
250 @ 4700 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot |
210 @ 1750* |
340 @ 2600 |
| Carburetor |
2-bbl Carter downdraft |
2-bbl Carter downdraft
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| Horsepower @ rpm |
300 @ 5000 |
350 @ 5800 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot |
360 @ 3200 |
360 @ 3600 |
*Net.
1965 Jeep Wagoneer 4×4 Mechanical Specifications
| Compression ratio |
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| standard | 8.5:1 |
| optional | 8.7:1 |
Main Bearings
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| standard | 4 |
| optional | 5
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Valve Lifters
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| standard | mechanical |
| optional | hydraulic |
Electrical System
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| standard | 12-volt Driveline |
| optional | 12-volt Driveline |
| Transmission |
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| standard | 3-speed manual, synchromesh, column-mounted shifter |
| optional | 3-speed automatic with torque converter, column-mounted shifter |
Clutch
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| standard | single dry plate |
| optional | single dry plate |
| Differentials |
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| front hypoid | full-floating |
| rear hypoid | semifloating |
Transfer case
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| standard | 2-speed |
| optional | 2-speed |
| Suspension |
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| front | standard: solid
I-beam axle, 4-leaf semielliptic springs, tubular shock absorbers;
optional: independent, single-pivot swing axles with torsion bars,
tubular shock absorbers |
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rear | solid axle, 6-leaf semielliptic springs, tubular shock absorbers |
Steering and Brakes
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| Steering type | recirculating ball, worm and roller |
| Turning circle, feet | 44
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| Turns, lock to lock | 4.0
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| Brake type | 4-wheel hydraulic internal-expanding, cast-iron drums |
| Drum diameter, inches | 11
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| Effective lining area, square inches | 161.6
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Tires and Wheels
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| Tire size | 8.15 × 15 |
| Tire type | tubeless, 4-ply rated |
| Wheels | 5-lug steel disc |
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