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| 1965 Studebaker Commander V8 Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,370.00 | |
| No. Produced | 4,344 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Studebaker | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | Y4 | |
| Weight | 2,991lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 113 inches | |
| Length | 194 inches | |
| Width | 71.5 inches | |
| Height | 54.8 inches | |
| Front Tread | 57.375 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 9/16 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, OHV | |
| Displacement | 283 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/8 & 3 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 195@4800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 48.1 | |
| Torque | 285@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | ||
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Synchronous in 2nd & 3rd | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.55 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.49 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.07 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular tubular | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.75 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 15 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 2.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting C510001 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Studebaker-The Complete Story W.Cannon & F.Fox | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1965 Studebaker - Engine Specification | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Studebaker '65 The Common Sense Car | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1965 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black | |
| Astra White | ||
| Laguna Blue | ||
| Horizon Green | ||
| Bordeaux Red | ||
| Bermuda Brown | ||
| Executive Blue | ||
| Tahitian Turquoise | ||
| Yukon Gold | ||
| Sienna Red | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |