1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS 396 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The Malibu was the top trim level of the Chevelle line in 1965, offering luxury features and refined styling that competed directly with Ford's Fairlane and Plymouth's Belvedere.
136375S456789
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS 396
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3637 | Malibu SS 396 |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 456789 | Unit #456789 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelMalibu SS 396
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeS
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
weight3065
height52.8
length196.6
width74.6
Pricing
msrp2485.00
Other
originUnited States
year1965
makeChevrolet
seriesChevelle Malibu V8
model13637
makerFisher
ebrakeRear service brakes
bsize9.5
svc4 wheel hydraulic drum
rdiff3.5
fuel20
trans2
oil4
carbRochester
csize10 inches
ctypeSingle plate dry disc
diffHypoid
diffr3.08
wbase115
rtred58
engloOn pad at front right side of cylinder block.
lubePressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
mbear5
rhp48.05
comp9.25
bhp195@4800
etypeV8 Valve-in-head
b&s 3 7/8 & 3
etypeSynchronous in 2nd & 3rd
trq285@2800
disp283.04
etypeDual downdraft
vliftHydraulic
cyl8
colorExterior Colors
batt12
ftypeRegular
ignDistributor and coil
cool16 Quarts
exhaSingle
radTube and center
coolWater pump
equipPower seats
equipPower brakes
equipPower windows
equipPowerglide automatic transmission
equip327 cu. in. V8 engine
equipPushbutton Radio
equipAir conditioning
equipPower steering
sgearRecirculating ball
fsusIndependent ball joint with coil springs
rsusCoil springs
5gearNot applicable
3gear1
2gear1.68
driveRear wheel drive
rev2.94
gears3
vlocOn left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge.
tsize6.95 x 14
slocTrunk
Body style
doors2
Powertrain
axleSemifloating
Production
prod152650