These are standard specifications for the 1965 AMC Ambassador, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1962 - 1965 |
| Price : | $2,565 |
| Weight : | 3120 lbs | 1415.208 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCD 2-barrel model 3888S | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5354 cc | 326.7 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
Production Figures
| Total AMC Production for 1965 : | 391,366 |
| Total 1965 Ambassador production : | 64,145 |
| 1965 AMC Ambassador | |
| 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,301 |
| 990 Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 3,499 |
| 990 Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 5,034 |
| 990 Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 6,382 |
| 990 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 24,852 |
| 990 Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,701 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 10,564 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,812 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.6 in | 1463 mm. |
2-Door Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.0 in | 5004 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
990 Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
990 Convertible
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
990 Station Wagon
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.0 in | 5004 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
990 Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
990 Holiday Hardtop
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Handling
1965 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $13,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
1965 AMC Ambassador FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1965 AMC Ambassador?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 AMC Ambassador? A: The 1965 AMC Ambassador has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1965 AMC Ambassador? A: The 1965 AMC Ambassador has lengths of 195.00 and 197.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1965 AMC Ambassador cost when new?A: The 1965 AMC Ambassador had a base price of approximately $2,565 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 AMC Ambassador? A: The 1965 AMC Ambassador was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, 990 Convertible, 990 Hardtop Coupe, 990 Holiday Hardtop, 990 Sedan, 990 Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did AMC produce in 1965? A: AMC produced 391,366 automobiles in 1965.Q: How many 1965 Ambassadors were produced? A: AMC produced 64,145 examples of the Ambassador in 1965.Q: What engines did the 1965 AMC Ambassador have? A: The 1965 AMC Ambassador had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5354 cc | 326.7 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4700 RPM