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1965 Studebaker Commander V8 Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,370.00
No. Produced 4,344
Body Maker Studebaker
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number Y4
Weight 2,991lbs
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
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
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
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
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.07 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cellular tubular
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.75 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
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
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting C510001
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Studebaker-The Complete Story W.Cannon & F.FoxLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1965 Studebaker - Engine SpecificationDetroit 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 CarDetroit 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. BrighamHorseless 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 1965Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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 conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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