1965 Chevrolet Nova SS 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The Nova SS package debuted in 1965, transforming the compact into a muscle car contender with performance suspension, special trim, and available V8 power.
118375N789012
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Norwood, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Nova SS
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 1837 | Nova SS |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | N | Norwood, OH |
| Serial Number | 789012 | Unit #789012 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelNova SS
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantNorwood, OH
Plant CodeN
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Dimensions
weight2690
length182.9
width69.9
height54
Pricing
msrp2542.00
Other
makeChevrolet
originUnited States
seriesChevy II Nova Super Sport V8
year1965
model11837
pass4
makerFisher
ebrakeRear service brakes
bsize9.5
svc4 wheel hydraulic drum
rdiff3.5
fuel16
trans2
oil4
carbRochester
ctypeSingle plate dry disc
csize10 inches
diffHypoid
diffr3.08
wbase110
ftred56.8
rtred56.3
mbear5
lubePressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
rhp48.05
cyl8
vliftHydraulic
etypeSynchronous meshing
engloOn pad at front right side of cylinder block.
b&s 3 7/8 & 3
etypeV8 Valve-in-head
trq285@2800
etypeDual downdraft
disp283.04
bhp195@4800
comp9.25
colorExterior Colors
radTube and center
batt12
ignDistributor and coil
cool16 Quarts
exhaSingle
ftypeRegular
coolWater pump
equipPower steering
equipPowerglide automatic transmission
equipAir conditioning
equipPushbutton Radio
equipPower brakes
equip327 cu. in. V8 engine
sgearRecirculating ball
fsusIndependent ball joint with coil springs
rsusLongitudinal leaf spring
rev2.58
driveRear wheel drive
5gearNot applicable
gears3
3gear1
2gear1.48
vlocOn left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge.
slocTrunk
tsize6.95 x 14
Body style
doors2
Powertrain
axleSemifloating
Production
prod28380