1965 Corvette Production Numbers & Performance Numbers

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1964 Corvette Production Numbers 1966 Corvette Production Numbers

Model Year Highlights
Exterior:
  • Horizontal grill bars were changed to black.
  • The hood vent depressions were removed.
  • New vertical exhaust louvers in the front fenders were functional.
  • The horizontal grill bars were now painted black but the outer grill trim remained the same as the 1963-1964 model years, making this front grill unique to the 1965 model year.
  • New knock-off wheels became available which were painted a dark gray color in between the fins.
Interior:
  • Instrument gauges were restyled with flat black faces and seats were redesigned with slightly larger and more supportive cushioning. Inner door panels were redesigned with integrated arm rests.
  • The area around the radio and speaker bezel was painted instead of vinyl-covered.
Mechanical:
  • This was the first and only year that the 396 ci "Turbo Jet" engine would be offered.
  • This was the first year for a power antenna to be offered on the Corvette. It was standard equipment.
  • Four wheel disc brakes became standard equipment using 4 piston brake calipers. Drum brakes could still be an option for a $65.50 credit.
  • A special-order M22 Muncie "Rock Crusher" transmission was an available option.
  • 1965 was the last year for fuel injection on the Corvette until its reappearance on the 1982, L83 cross-fire fuel injection engine.

Available Options
RPO Description Price Production
19437 Base Coupe $4,321.00 8,186
19467 Base Convertible $4,106.00 15,376
NA Genuine Leather Seats $80.70 2,128
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows $16.15 8,752
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield $10.80 7,624
A31 Power Windows $59.20 3,809
C05 Convertible Top - White $0.0 NA
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (Convert.) $236.75 7,787
C48 Heater/Defroster Delete -$100.00 39
C60 Air Conditioning $421.80 2,423
F40 Special Front/Rear Suspension $37.70 975
G81 Positraction Rear Axle $43.05 19,965
G91 Special Highway Axle Ratio (3.08:1) $2.20 1,886
J50 Power Brakes $43.05 4,044
J61 Drum Brakes (Credit) -$64.50 316
K66 Transistor Ignition System $75.35 3,686
L75 Engine: 327ci, 300hp @ 5,000 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm $53.80 8,358
L76 Engine: 327ci, 365hp @ 6,200 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm $129.15 5,011
L78 Engine: 396ci, 425hp @ 6,400 rpm, 415 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm $292.70 2,157
L79 Engine: 327ci, 350hp @ 5,500 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm $107.60 4,716
L84 Engine - Fuel Injected, 327ci, 375hp @ 6,200 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm $538 771
M20 4-speed Manual Transmission $188.30 21,107
M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission $199.10 2,021
N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe) $202.30 41
N11 Offroad Exhaust System $37.70 2,468
N14 Side Mount Exhaust System $134.50 759
N32 Teakwood Steering Wheel $48.45 2,259
N36 Telescopic Steering Column $43.05 3,917
N40 Power Steering $96.85 3,236
P48 Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels $322.80 1,116
P91 Blackwall Tires, 6.70 x 15 Nylon Cord $15.70 168
P92 Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 Rayon Cord $31.85 19,300
T01 Goldwall Tires 7.75 x 15 Nylon Cord $50.05 989
U69 AM/FM Radio $203.40 22,113
Z01 Comfort and Convenience Group (Includes Inside No-Glare Mirror, Back-up Lamps) $16.15 15,397
Production:  Coupes: 8,186  Convertibles:  15,376  Total:  23,562

Note:  Base Engine: 327ci, V-8, 250hp @ 4400rpm, 350lb-ft torque @ 2,800rpm

Color Options
Exterior/Interior Combinations
RPO Exterior Ditzler # Dupont # Lucite # RM # Interior Soft Top Production
AA Tuxedo Black DDL-9300 NA 88-L A-946 B-BK-G-M-R-S-SI-W BG-BK-W 1,191
CC Ermine White DDL-8259 NA 4024-L A-1199 B-BK-G-M-R-S-SI-W BG-BK-W 2,216
FF Nassau Blue DDL-3364 NA 4690-L A-1747 B-BK-W BG-BK-W 6,022
GG Glen Green DDL-3366 #43412 4691-L A-1745 BK-G-S-W BG-BK-W 3,782
MM Milano Maroon DDL-3365 NA 4689-LM A-1746M BK-M-R-S-W BG-BK-W 2,831
QQ Silver Pearl DDL-3314 NA 4621-L A-1708 BK-R-SI BG-BK-W 2,552
UU Rally Red DDL-3395 NA 4688-H A-1744 BK-R-W BG-BK-W 3,688
XX Goldwood Yellow DDL-3231 NA 4530-lh A-1612 BK-W BG-BK-W 1,275
Y Crocus Yellow DDL-3313 NA 4620-L A-1715 NA NA NA

Interior Color Codes
RPO Color Production
STD BK/V NA
402 BK/L NA
407 R/V NA
408 R/L NA
414 B/V NA
415 B/L NA
420 S/V NA
421 S/L NA
426 SI/V NA
427 SI/L NA
430 G/V NA
431 G/L NA
435 M/V NA
436 M/L NA
437 W+BK/V NA
438 W+BK/L NA
443 W+R/V NA
444 W+R/L NA
450 W+B/V NA
451 W+B/L NA

Convertible Top Quantities
Color Production
Beige 551
Black 5,565
White 7,983
Codes:  B=Blue, BG=Beige, BK=Black, G=Green, L=Leather, M=Maroon, R=Red, S=Saddle, SI=Silver, V=Vinyl, W=White

1965 Corvette Performance Numbers
Magazine GM Spec. MT MT RT RT
Pub. Date NA Oct. 1964 April 1965 Dec. 1964 Aug. 1965
Model NA Coupe Conv. Coupe Conv.
Engine NA L79 - 350 hp L75 - 300 hp L84 - 375 hp L78 - 425 hp
Axle Ratio NA 3.36:1 3.36:1 3.70:1 3.70:1
Transmission NA 4-Spd. Muncie 4-Spd. Manual 4-Spd. Manual 4-Spd. Manual
0-30 mph NA 2.1 sec. 3.1 sec. 2.9 sec. 3.1 sec.
0-40 mph NA 3.0 sec. 4.2 sec. 3.9 sec. 3.8 sec.
0-45 mph NA NA sec. 4.6 sec. NA sec. NA
0-50 mph NA 4.3 sec. NA 5.2 sec. 4.8 sec.
0-60 mph NA 6.2 sec. 7.5 sec. 6.3 sec. 5.7 sec.
0-70 mph NA 8.3 sec. NA 7.8 sec. 7.5 sec.
0-80 mph NA 11.1 sec. NA 10.0 sec. 8.9 sec.
0-90 mph NA 13.7 NA NA NA
0-100 mph NA 16.9 sec. NA 14.76 sec. 13.4 sec.
1/4 Mile (sec/mph) NA 14.9 / 94 15.8 / 90 14.4 / 99 14.1 / 103
Top Speed NA NA NA 138 mph 136 mph
Braking NA NA NA NA NA
Handling NA NA NA NA NA
Fuel Consumption NA NA NA Normal Driving: 11-15 mpg Normal Driving: 9-12 mpg
Legend: RT - Road and Track, MT - Motor Trend