1965 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1965 Plymouth Satellite
1. Fury Moves Upstream - No Longer Mid-Size
2. Savoy Line Disappears for 1965
3. Front Fascia is Only major Styling Change
4. 426 CID Super Stock III Wedge is Gone
5. No 4-door Sedan Model for Satellite
1965 Plymouth Mid-Size: Fury’s Gone – But Satellite Arrives
Satellite replaced the Fury as the mid-size sport/luxury model. It was had a rich and sporty character, with front bucket seats; center console; full wheel covers and all-vinyl trim on the two-door hardtop. The Fury Model moved out of the mid-size class and now sat on a 119 inch wheelbase to a full size car. The Savoy nameplate was retired, with Belvedere I replacing it.
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1965 Plymouth Mid-Size
| A Gold | |
| B Black | |
| C Light Blue | |
| D Medium Blue | |
| E Dark Blue | |
| H Copper | |
| J Light Turquoise | |
| K Medium Turquoise | |
| L Dark Turquoise | |
| P Ruby | |
| S Ivory | |
| T Medium Red | |
| W White | |
| X Light Tan | |
| Y Medium Tan |
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1965 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1965 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars
NOTE: The 1965 Plymouth Belvedere and Satellite were mid-size cars based on their 116 inch wheelbase. Plymouth now offered full size car on a 119 inch wheelbase and named them Fury I, II, III, and Sport Fury. They are NOT covered in this Fact Sheet.
Fury Moves to Full Size
In 1965, Plymouth moved the Fury to a full-size car, on a 119″ wheelbase and Belvedere remained as the intermediate size offering.
Belvedere Now Top Dog
Belvedere models were little changed, with most dimensions and weights remaining the same. The Belvedere nameplate was no longer used to designate the level of trim and equipment. It was now used to delineate all Plymouth mid-size cars and was the same platform as had been used for all Plymouths one year earlier. The line was broken out as Belvedere I (entry level) Belvedere II (mid level) and Belvedere Satellite (sport level) though the “Belvedere” nameplate was not attached to the Satellite nameplates.
Satellite Added as the Performance Entry
The Satellite was presented as a sport model and available only as hardtop coupe and convertible. Bucket seats and a center console were standard equipment with a V-8 engine as the base powerplant. The 273 CID “LA” V-8 was standard equipment, with the old “A” 318 CID, the “B” 361 and 383, and the “RB” 426 CID V-8 engines as optional. It should be noted that the 426 Hemi was a race engine special ordered for professional race teams and fitted to this mid-size car for competition only.
Styling Changes Minimal.
The front fascia was redesigned from 1964, and featured single headlights on each side, and a grille divided into four thin rectangles laid horizontally. The rear was only mildly re-trimmed, and of course, no mention of “Fury” would be seen.
Historical
Mid-size sales decreased from close to 259 thousand this year, the new full size Fury sales added a new 285 thousand units for Plymouth, jumping total sales by almost 200 thousand over 1964. While not a boon for the 116-inch mid-size offering, for Plymouth this was an outstanding success.
1965 Plymouth Mid-Size Car Factoids
- Fury Moves Upstream
- The Super Stock 426 CID V-8 Wedge Head is Gone
- Front Fascia is Major Styling Change in 1965
This year, the Fury and Sport Fury moved upscale in price and size, leaving the Satellite to occupy this space in the old Fury mid-size space. All the performance engines from 1964 were still available, and the Satellite could NOT be had with an I-6 powerplant.
The 426 CID Super Stock III V-8 was removed in 1965 in place of the Hemi, introduced in the previous year. Thereafter, competition engines would only use the Hemi Head, with the 426 Street wedge being the only offering.
With the major emphasis at Plymouth being the introduction of the long wheelbase full size Fury and Sport Fury, styling was, for the most part left alone, with the exception of the front fascia. Single vertical headlights replaced dual, and a horizontal center bar and grille openings emphasized width. The forward thrust of the fenders was at the top rather than the middle.
1965 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars Facts – Models Offered
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Belvedere I – This series had, as standard equipment, heater and defroster, front seat belts, oil filter, and five blackwall tires. Trim consisted of a straight, three-quarter length side body molding from the front door edge back and with “Belvedere I” in script ahead of it.
Belvedere I models were: 2-door Sedan, 4-door Sedan, and 6-passenger Station Wagon.
Belvedere II – This series’ models had, in addition to the Belvedere I models, carpeting, special trim and upholstery, foam cushions, and backup lights. Exterior trim included wide, full-length slanting horizontal moldings with color insert, “Belvedere II” in script behind front wheel openings and rocker panel brightwork.
Belvedere II models were: 2-door Hardtop, Convertible, 4-door Sedan and 6- and 9-passenger Station Wagons.
Satellite – The Satellite was considered the premium level in the mid-size line. Though officially the “Belvedere Satellite”, it did not display the Belvedere name anywhere. It had the visuals of a rich and sporty line. Satellite models had all equipment of the Belvedere II models plus front bucket seats, center console, full wheel covers, and all-vinyl trim on the two-door hardtop model. Side trim moldings were deleted, but chrome louvers were placed on the Satellite’s rear fenders and stainless rocker panel moldings were fitted, as well as wheel opening moldings, “Satellite” in script on the front fenders. A rear deck latch panel horizontal beauty strip was unique to the model line.
The Satellite models were: 2-door Hardtop and Convertible only. All Satellite models were V-8 equipped with the 273 CID V-8 standard – and a choice of 318, 361, 383 and the 426 Street wedge V-8s.
1965 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars Facts – Engines
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- 145 HP 225 CID I-6
- 180 HP 273 CID V-8
- 230 HP 318 CID V-8
- 265 HP 361 CID V-8
- 330 HP 383 CID V-8
- 365 HP 426 CID V-8
- 400 HP 426 CID Hemi V-8
- 425 HP 426 CID Hemi V-8
225 CID I-6. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Four main bearings.
Displacement: 225 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.400 x 4.125 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.20:1.
Horsepower: 145 @ 4000 RPM.
Torque: 215 @ 2400 RPM. Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: 232°, Exhaust: 228°, Overlap: 8°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.371″, Exhaust 0.364″.
Carburetor: (manual transmission) Ball & Ball one-barrel: BBS-3839S or Holley R-3059A; (automatic transmission) Ball & Ball BBS-3840S or Holley R-3060A.
273 CID 2-Barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 273 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.625 x 3.310 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.8:1.
Horsepower: 180 @ 4200 RPM.
Torque: 260 @ 1600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake 240°, Exhaust 240°, Overlap: 16°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.395″, (Exhaust) 0.405″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Ball & Ball BBD-3843S or Stromberg WW3-248, (automatic transmission) Ball & Ball BBD-3844S or Stromberg WW3-249.
318 CID 2-Barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 318 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 230 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 340 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake 244°, Exhaust 240°, Overlap: 20°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.397″, (Exhaust) 0.403″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Ball & Ball BBD-3847S or Stromberg WW-3-250 (automatic transmission) Ball & Ball BBD-3848S or Stromberg WW3-251.
361 CID “Commando” 2-Barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 361 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.125 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.00:1.
Horsepower: 265 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 380 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 252°, Exhaust 252°, Overlap: 26°; Lift: (Intake) 0.392″ (exhaust) 0.390″.
Carburetor: (manual transmission) Ball & Ball Two-barrel Model BBD-3849S or Stromberg WWC3-254 (automatic transmission) Ball & Ball Two-barrel Model BBD-3850S or Stromberg WWC3-255.
383 CID “Golden Commando” 4-Barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.00:1.
Horsepower: 330 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 425 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: 0.444″.
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel (manual transmission) Model AFB-3859S (automatic transmission) Carter Model AFB-3860S.
426 CID “Street” 4-Barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 426 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.25 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 11.00:1.
Horsepower: 365 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 470 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic .
Camshaft timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: (intake) 0.430″, (exhaust) 0.430″.
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel (manual transmission) Model AFB-3859S (automatic transmission) Carter Model AFB-3860S.
426 CID NASCAR 4-Barrel Hemi V-8. Overhead valves. Hemispherical heads. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 426 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.25 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 12.5:1.
Horsepower: 400 @ 5600 RPM.
Torque: 465 @ 3800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake 300°, Exhaust 300°, Overlap: 76°; Lift: (intake) 0.520″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.520″.
Intake manifold: high rise 4-bbl
Carburetor: One Carter Four-barrel Model AFB-3861S, or Holley Model R-2814 A (Primary 1.69″/Secondary 1.69″).
NOTE: This engine was NOT available to the general public. For more information See: Chrysler Corporation Bulletin “New Hemispherical Combustion Chamber Engine” HERE.
426 CID Dual 4-Barrel “Acceleration” Hemi V-8. Overhead valves. Hemispherical heads. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 426 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.25 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 12.5:1.
Horsepower: 425 @ 6000 RPM.
Torque: 480 @ 4600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake 300°, Exhaust 300°, Overlap: 76°; Lift: (intake) 0.520″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.520″.
Intake manifold: Integral 15″ short ram.
Carburetors: Two Carter Four-barrel Model AFB-3861, or Holley Model R-2814 A (Primary 1.69″/Secondary 1.69″).
NOTE: This engine was NOT available to the general public. For more information See: Chrysler Corporation Bulletin “New Hemispherical Combustion Chamber Engine” HERE.
1965 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 116.0 inches.
- Overall length: Station Wagons: 208.5 inches, Others: 203.4 inches.
- Overall width: Station Wagons: 75.1 inches; Others: 75.6 inches.
- Overall height: (V-8s): Station Wagons: 55.2 inches, Sedans 54.9, Hardtops: 54.2 Convertible: 55.1 inches.
- Front tread: 59.5 inches.
- Rear tread: 58.5 inches.
- Tires: Station Wagons 7.75 x 14; All Others: 7.35 x 14. Optional on V-8 equipped cars: 7.50 z x 14. Black or whitewall tubeless.
1965 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars Facts – Powertrains
- Three Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 2.45:1, 2nd – 1.45:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.20:1.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 2.45:1, 2nd – 1.45:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.80:1.
- 273 & 318 CID V-8: 1st – 3.02:1, 2nd – 1.76:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.95:1.
- 361, 383 & 426 CID V-8: 1st – 2.55:1, 2nd – 1.49:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.34:1.
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 361, 383 & 426 CID V-8: 1st – 2.66:1, 2nd – 1.91:1, 3rd – 1.39:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.58:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.31:1, Optional 3.55:1, 3.23:1.
- I-6 3-Speed AMT – 2.93:1, Optional 3.23:1, 3.31:1, 3.55:1.
- I-6: Wagons 3-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1.
- I-6: Wagons 3-Speed AMT – 2.93:1, Optional 3.23:1, 3.55:1.
- V-8 273 & 318 CID 3-Speed SMT – 2.93:1, Optional 3.23:1, 3.55:1.
- V-8 273 & 318 CID 3-Speed AMT – 2.76:1 Optional 3.23:1.
- V-8 361, 383 & 426-S CID 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1 Optional 3.55:1.
- V-8 361, 383 & 426-S CID 3-Speed SMT – 3.23:1 Optional 3.55:1.
- V-8 361, 383 & 426-S CID 4-Speed SMT – 3.55:1 Optional 3.23:1.
- 426 Hemi: No set rear gear ratio – set by buyer.
NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 2.76:1 to 6.17:1. Sure Grip available in all ratios.
1965 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars Facts – Powertrain Options
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- 3-speed manual transmission was standard.
- 3-speed automatic transmission, with 6-cyl. ($192), with 273 CID V-8 ($203), with all other V-8s ($211).
- 4-speed manual floor shift transmission with 361 CID, 383 CID & 426 CID V-8 ($188).
- 318 CID 230 horsepower two-barrel Commando V-8 ($31).
- 361 CID 265 horsepower two-barrel Commando V-8 ($88).
- 383 CID 330 horsepower four-barrel Commando V-8 ($153).
- 426 CID 365 horsepower four-barrel “426-S” V-8 . ($515-$545)
- 426 cubic inch 415 horsepower single four-barrel Hemi V-8 ($1100-$1150).
- 426 cubic inch 425 horsepower dual four-barrel Hemi V-8 ($1800-$1850).
- Crankcase vent system, mandatory on California built cars ($5).
- Sure-Grip positive traction rear axle ($39).
NOTE 1: Prices for 426 cubic inch Hemi V-8s included four-speed manual transmission. All 426 CID V-8s: Higher price is for installation of this engine in cars with automatic.
NOTE 2: The 180 HP 273 CID Base V-8 included in base V-8 model pricing.
1965 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning ($346).
- Backup lights, standard on Satellite ($11).
- Basic Wagon Group, Six-passenger station wagons ($91).
- Bumper guards, front and rear except nine-passenger wagon, Belvedere I & II ($31) .
- Electric clock ($16).
- Fender skirts, except wagons ($19).
- Four power windows, except Belvedere I ($102).
- Front foam seat cushions, Belvedere I ($11).
- Padded instrument panel ($19).
- Power brakes ($43).
- Power steering ($86).
- Radio Group, Basic ($86).
- Radio, AM/FM Transaudio ($129).
- Radio, Transaudio ($59).
- Rear seat speaker with reverberator, except wagons ($36).
- Retractable seat belts, front and rear compartments ($30).
- Steering wheel, adjustable, automatic and power steering required ($46).
- Steering wheel, DeLuxe, Belvedere I and II ($11).
- Tachometer, Satellite only ($50).
- Tailgate assist handles, Belvedere wagons ($21).
- Tinted glass, all windows ($40): windshield only ($22).
- Vinyl trim, Belvedere II sedans and hardtops ($25).
- Wheel covers, standard Satellite ($19).
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1965 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
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1965 Plymouth Satellite 2-door Hardtop
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1965 Plymouth Belvedere II 4-door Sedan
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1965 Plymouth Belvedere II 2-door Hardtop
The 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II 2-door Hardtop was a sporty hardtop that did not have the bucket seat interior and could be had with an I-6 engine. 24,924 were sold.
1965 Plymouth Belvedere II Station Wagon
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1965 Plymouth Belvedere I Convertible
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