1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1965 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Door Sedan
1. Two 327 CID V-8 Engines Availablle
2. New Front Fascia Arrives
3. 4-Doors Get New Rear Roof Line
4. New Rear Fascia
5. Nova SS Coupe Sales Plunge
1965 Chevy II – Minor Changes
But Much More Horsepower
The Chevy II for 1965 was mildly restyled with a new grille, new rear cove treatment and revised bright trim. The big news was the availability of the 327 CID V-8 in 250 and 300 HP configurations.
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1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1965 Chevrolet Chevy II
The 1965 Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova was updated with new front-end styling – a fresh full-width grille with new integrated headlight bezels. Parking lights were moved down to the bumper, and sedans received a new roof line. Taillights and backup lights were restyled, as was the rear cove. The 1965 Chevy II came in entry-level 100 form or Nova 400, each in three body styles.
The Nova Super Sport was a Sport Coupe only. Super Sports had a new brushed-chrome console with floor-mounted four-speed manual transmission or Powerglide automatic, but the column-mounted three-speed manual was still standard. Bucket seats were textured vinyl, and the dashboard of the SS had an ammeter, oil pressure, and temperature gauge.
The engine lineup was expanded, with six choices of one 4-cylinder, two 6-cylinder, and four V-8 engines with the 4-cylinder was available only in the 100. The 1965 Chevy II is best remembered as the year it became a muscle car. Te last two V-8 offerings were now the 327 CID V8. It was available in 250 and 300 HP/ This put the Nova SS on a par with the GTO, 4-4-2, and the Mustang 289 CID 271 HP Hi-Po. In late February, the 283 CID 220 HP V-8 returned.
However, the Chevelle Malibu SS was eating away at the Nova SS market. Out of 122,800 Chevy IIs produced for 1965, only 9,100 were Super Sports. And Malibu also ate into total sales, with the model being the only car in GM’s lineup to suffer a sales decline.
You can see the listing for the 327 CID V-8 option in the 1965 Chevy II 327 CID AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
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Two of the 327 CID V-8s offered in the 1965 Corvette were now available. The Base 250 HP and the upgraded 300 HP. The 300 HP version featured a larger Carter AFB carburetor to reach its rating. See the specifications on the 327 in the 1965 Chevy II AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
On Nova models, the rear fascia’s cover was changed to add a second tail light. The inboard one would have a clear lens and become the backup light. The cove was upgraded in that all Novas received the stainless insert. Series 100 models did not receive this insert.
1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Models Offered
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Chevy II 100 Series models featured rear fender emblems, bright windshield and rear window reveal moldings and side and upper tailgate reveal moldings on station wagons, grille opening moldings with “Chevrolet” hood nameplate, front fender engine identification emblems, when equipped with optional I-6 and V-8s, front bumper mounted parking and directional signal lights, small, bright hub caps, cove divider molding with nameplate and emblem , single-unit taillights, cloth and vinyl trim interior, all-vinyl interior on station wagons, black rubber floor covering and dual-spoke steering wheel with horn button. Standard equipment included heater and defroster: front seat belts, foam cushioned front seats, dual sun visors, 6.00 x 13 black wall tubeless tires on four-cylinder models and 6.50 x 13 black wall tires on six-cylinder models. Station wagons had size 7.00 x 13 black wall tires.
The 100 was only available in 2-door Sedan, 4-door sedan and Station wagon body styles.
In addition to, Chevy II 100 Series equipment, Nova models received full-length, color-accented body side moldings, rear quarter crown moldings, “Nova” nameplates and emblems on rear fenders, roof drip cap moldings, hood windsplit moldings, rear ribbed cove divider panel with nameplate and emblem, single-unit taillights with matching backup lights, luxury pattern cloth and vinyl trim and all-vinyl n station wagons, bright accents on sidewall trim panels, arm rests with built in ash trays, series nameplate on glove compartment door, full-width instrument panel trim molding, specific dual-spoke steering wheel with horn ring and color-keyed deep-twist carpet floor covering.
The Nova 400 was available as a 2-door Sedan, 4-door sedan, Station Wagon and 2-door Hardtop Coupe.
The Nova Super Sport equipment included all Nova items and included color-accented bodyside and rear quarter moldings, front and rear wheel opening moldings, belt moldings, “Nova SS” rear fender nameplates and “SS” emblems, a “Nova SS” deck lid nameplate and emblem, rear cove outline molding, silver-painted rear cove area, special Super Sport wheel covers with 14-inch wheels and tires, luxurious all-vinyl trim and headliner, front bucket seats, floor-mounted shifter and special trim plate when equipped with optional four-speed and Powerglide transmissions, oil pressure, temperature and ammeter gauges in place of warning lights, bright front seat outer end panels, electric clock, and “SS” glove compartment door nameplates.
The Super Sport was only available as a 2-door hardtop coupe.
1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Engines
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- 153 CID I-4 90 HP
- 194 CID I-6 120 HP
- 230 CID I-6 155 HP
- 283 CID V-8 195 HP
- 283 CID V-8 220 HP
- 327 CID V-8 250 HP
- 327 CID V-8 300 HP
Super Thrift 153 CID Four-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 153 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.250 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 90 @ 4000 RPM.
Torque: 152 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Valve timing: (includes ramp) Intake (300°) 252°, Exhaust: (300°) 252°. Overlap 80°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.3350″, Exhaust 0.3350″.
Carburetor: Carter one-barrel: Standard Transmission: 3792945; Automatic Transmission 3793019.
Hi-Thrift 194 Six-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Seven main bearings.
Displacement: 194 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.562 x 3.250 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 120 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 177 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Valve timing: (includes ramp) Intake (300°) 252°, Exhaust: (300°) 252°. Overlap 86°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.3350″, Exhaust 0.3350″.
Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel: Standard Transmission: 7023105; Automatic Transmission 7023108.
Turbo-Thrift 230 Six-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Seven main bearings.
Displacement: 230 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.250 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 155 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 215 @2000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Valve Timing: (includes ramp) Intake (324°) 274°, Exhaust: (324°) 274°. Overlap 98°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.4072″, Exhaust 0.4072″.
Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel: Standard Manual Transmission 7025003; Automatic Transmission 7025000.
Turbo-Fire 283 V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 283 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.00 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.25:1.
Horsepower: 195 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 285 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: (includes ramp) Intake (300°) 250°, Exhaust (300°) 250°, Overlap 78°. Valve Lift: 0.3987″.
Carburetor: Rochester 2GV two barrel: SMT 7024101; AMT w/AC 7024018; AMT 7024110.
Turbo-Fire 283 V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 283 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.00 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.25:1.
Horsepower: 220 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 295 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: (includes ramp) Intake (300°) 250°, Exhaust (300°) 250°, Overlap 78°. Valve Lift: 0.3987″.
Carburetor: Rochester 4GC four barrel: Standard Manual Transmission 7025127; Automatic Transmission 7025128.
Turbo-Fire 327 V-8. (RPO L30) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 327 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.25 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 250 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 350 @ 2800RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: (Includes ramps): Intake: (300°) 250°, Exhaust: (300°) 250°, Lift: Intake 0.3987″, Exhaust 0.3987″. Overlap 78°.
Carburetor: All transmissions Rochester 4-barrel #7024225.
Turbo-Fire 327 V-8. (RPO L74) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 327 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.25 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 300 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 360 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: (Includes ramps): Intake: (300°) 250°, Exhaust: (300°) 250°, Lift: Intake 0.3987″, Exhaust 0.3987″. Overlap 78°.
Carburetor: 4-speed and Powerglide transmissions: Carter AFB #3851761.
1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 110 inches.
- Overall length: Station Wagon: 197.6 inches; Others: 182.9 inches.
- Overall height: Sedans: 55.0 inches; Coupes 54.0 inches; Station Wagon 55.1 inches.
- Front tread: 56.8 inches; Station Wagon: 56.3 inches.
- Rear tread: 56.3 inches; Station Wagon: 55.8 inches.
- Tires: I-4 – 6.00 x 13 black or whitewall tubeless; I-6 – 6.50 x 13 black or whitewall tubeless; Optional – 7.00 x 13; SS and all V-8 6.95 x 14 black, whitewall optional.
1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Powertrains
- Powerglide Transmission Ratios
- I-6, 283 CID V-8: 1st – 1.82:1, 2nd – 1:1, Reverse – 1.82:1.
- 327 CID V-8: 1st – 1.76:1, 2nd – 1:1, Reverse – 1.76:1.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 2.94:1, 2nd – 1.68:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.94:1.
- 283 & 327 CID V-8: 1st – 2.58:1, 2nd – 1.58:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.58:1.
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 283 CID V-8: 1st – 2.56:1, 2nd – 1.91:1, 3rd – 1.41:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.64:1 Floor Shift Only.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-4 153 CID: 3-Speed SMT and Powerglide – 3.08:1; 3.55:1 optional.
- I-6 194 CID: 3-Speed SMT and Powerglide – 3.08:1, Station Wagon & Optional All – 3.36:1.
- I-6 230 CID: 3-Speed SMT and Powerglide – 3.08:1, Station Wagon & Optional All – 3.36:1.
- 283 CID V-8 195 and 220 HP: 3-Speed SMT – 3.08:1, 3.36 optional.
- 283 CID V-8 195 and 220 HP: 4-Speed SMT – 3.08:1, 3.55 optional.
- 283 CID V-8 195 and 220 HP: Powerglide – 3.08:1.
- 327 CID V-8 All- 3.07:1.
- Posi-traction optional for all V-8 equipped vehicles.
NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 3.08:1 to 4.56:1.
1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Powertrain Options
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- 153 CID 140 horsepower I-6 engine, standard 11100 models.
- 194 CID 140 horsepower I-6 engine, standard 11300 models.
- 230 CID 140 horsepower L26 I-6 engine, optional 11300, 11500, 11700 models.
- 283 CID 195 horsepower L77 V-8 engine, standard 11400, 11600, 11800 models, optional all others except 11100.
- 283 CID 220 horsepower L77 V-8 engine, optional all others except 11100.
- 327 CID 250 horsepower L30 V-8 engine, optional 11400, 11600, 11800 models.
- 327 CID 300 horsepower L74 V-8 engine, optional 11400, 11600, 11800 models.
- 3-speed manual transmission was standard.
- 4speed manual floor shift transmission on V-8 only ($188).
Automatic transmission, on V-8s ($178), on six and four-cylinder ($167). - Heavy-duty clutch available on V-8 ($5).
- Positive traction rear axle ($38).
- Available rear axle gear ratios. 3.08.1, 3.55.1, 3.36.1, 3.07.1.
NOTE: Base I-6 and base V-8 price included in base model pricing
1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning, not available on four-cylinder ($317).
- Divided second seat on station wagons ($37).
- Front Custom Deluxe retractable seat belts ($8).
- Grille guard ($15).
- Padded instrument panel ($16).
- Power brakes ($43).
- Power steering, not available on four-cylinder ($86).
- Power tailgate window on station wagons ($27).
- Radio, manual ($50).
- Radio, push button with front and rear speakers ($72).
- Radio, push button with front speaker ($59).
- Radio, push button AM/FM ($137).
- Rear antenna, not available on station wagon (no charge).
- Rear arm rest, 100 Series only ($10, standard on Novas).
- Rear bumper guard, not available on station wagons ($10).
- Roof luggage rack on station wagons ($43).
- Tachometer ($48).
- Tinted glass on all windows ($27), on windshield only ($13).
- Tri-Volume horn ($14).
- Two-tone paint ($11).
- Wheel covers for 13″ wheels ($70).
- Wheel covers, on Nova and 100 Series – not available on Nova and Super Sport ($13).
- Wheel covers, wire on Nova and 100 Series ($75).
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