These are standard specifications for the 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1962 - 1968 |
| Price : | $3,430 |
| Weight : | 4280 lbs | 1941.375 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Hydra-Matic | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1965 : | 802,000 |
| Total 1965 Grand Prix production : | 57,881 |
| 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 57,881 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 214.6 in | 5451 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.25x14 |
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V038000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT ORIGINALLY INSTALLED FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY, UNDER EX- TENSIVEUSAGE AND CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, FATIGUE.IF THIS OCCURS, A SUDDEN HEAVYBRAKE APPLICATION MIGHT CAUSE BRAKE HOSE TO RUPTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OFHYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY RE- PLACING FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSES.) |
Data updated January 2023
1965 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $13,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
1965 Pontiac Grand Prix FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix has a wheelbase size of 121.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix has a length of 214.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix cost when new?A: The 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix had a base price of approximately $3,430 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix had 8.25x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1965? A: Pontiac produced 802,000 automobiles in 1965.Q: How many 1965 Grand Prixs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 57,881 examples of the Grand Prix in 1965.Q: What engine did the 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The engine powering the 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix was a V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic.