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1965 Corvette Specifications
The 1965 Corvette Sting Ray became ferocious with the mid-year debut of a big-block V-8, the 396 Turbo Jet. The Turbo Jet delivered 425 bhp and a thumping 415 pound-feet of torque. Here are the specifications for the 1965 Corvette Sting Ray:
 The 1965 Corvette added 200 pounds, but reduced 0-60 to well under six seconds. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Convertible | Coupe |
| Wheelbase, inches | 98.0 | 98.0 |
| Length, inches | 175.3 | 175.3 |
| Width, inches | 69.6 | 69.6 |
| Track, inches | front: 56.3 rear: 57.0 | front: 56.3 rear: 57.0 |
| Height, inches | 49.8 | 49.8 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,230 | 3,230 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible/coupe)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, antiroll bar, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
rear: Fixed differential, U-jointed half shafts, lateral struts, radius rods, transverse leaf spring, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar w/big block engines
Wheels/Tires
7.75x15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
4-speed manual (opt)
2-speed Powerglide (opt)
Standard axle ratio
3.36:1
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 5.35/327 | 5.35/327 | 5.35/327 | 5.35/327 | 6.5/396 |
| Bore x stroke, inches | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.25 x 3.76 |
| Fuel Management | 1 x 4-bbl. | 1 x 4-bbl. (AFB) | 1 x 4-bbl. | fuel injection | 1 x 4-bbl. |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 300 @ 5000 | 350 @ 5800 | 365 @ 6200 | 375 @ 6200 | 425 @ 6400 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 360 @ 3200 | 360 @ 3600 | 350 @ 4000 | 350 @ 4400 | 415 @ 4000 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 375 hp, 4-sp man. | 425 hp, 3-sp man. |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 6.3 | 5.7 |
| 0-100 mph, sec | 14.7 | 13.4 |
| 1/4-mile, sec @ mph | 14.4 @ 99 | 14.1 @ 103 |
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door convertible | 15,378 | $4,106.00 |
| 2-door coupe | 8,186 | 4,321.00 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Leather Seats | 2,128 | $80.70 |
| Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all | 8,752 | 16.15 |
| Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield | 7,624 | 10.80 |
| Power Windows | 3,809 | 59.20 |
| Auxiliary Hardtop | 7,787 | 236.75 |
| Heater and Defroster Delete (credit) | 39 | 100.00 |
| Air Conditioning | 2,423 | 421.80 |
| Special Front and Rear Suspension | 975 | 37.70 |
| Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios | 19,965 | 43.05 |
| Highway Rear Axle, 3.08:1 | 1,886 | 2.20 |
| Power Brakes | 4,044 | 43.05 |
| Drum Brakes (substitution credit) | 316 | 64.50 |
| Transistor Ignition System | 3,686 | 75.35 |
| 300 hp Engine | 8,358 | 53.80 |
| 365 hp Engine | 5,011 | 129.15 |
| 425 hp Engine FI | 2,157 | 292.70 |
| 350 hp Engine | 4,716 | 107.60 |
| 375 hp Engine FI | 771 | 538.00 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission | 21,107 | 188.30 |
| Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 2,468 | 199.10 |
| 36 Gallon Fuel Tank (coupe) | 41 | 202.30 |
| Off Road Exhaust System | 2,468 | 37.70 |
| Side Mount Exhaust System | 759 | 134.50 |
| Teakwood Steering Wheel | 2,259 | 48.45 |
| Teakwood Steering Column | 3,917 | 43.05 |
| Power Steering | 3,236 | 96.85 |
| Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels | 1,116 | 322.80 |
| Blackwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 nylon | 168 | 15.70 |
| Whitewall Tires, 7.75 x 15 rayon | 19,300 | 31.85 |
| Goldwall Tires, 7.75 x 15 nylon | 989 | 50.05 |
| AM/FM Radio | 22,113 | 203.40 |
| Comfort and Convenience Group | 15,397 | 16.15 |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production | Color Choice | Production |
| Tuxedo Black | 1,191 | Ermine White | 2,216 |
| Nassau Blue | 6,022 | Glen Green | 3,782 |
| Milano Maroon | 2,831 | Silver Pearl | 2,552 |
| Rally Red | 3,688 | Goldwood Yellow | 1,275 |
Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:
| 1963 Corvette | 1964 Corvette | 1965 Corvette |
| 1966 Corvette | 1967 Corvette |
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