1965 CHECKER

General Specifications

Chasis:

Wheelbase: 120"

Limousine: 129.5"

Overall Length: 199.3"

Limousine: 208.3"

Tire Size:

Marathon: 7.10 X 15 Inches

Town Custom: 9.00 X 15 Inches

Body Data:

Checker Marathon Series:

Model A12; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #A12

Base Price: $2,874; Shipping Weight: 3,360 Pounds;

Model A12; 4 Door Sedan, 6/8 Passenger, Body #A12

Base Price: $3,567; Shipping Weight: 3,406 Pounds;

Model A12; 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #A12W

Base Price: $3,075; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds;

Checker Marathon Town Custom Series:

Model A12; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #A12E

Base Price: $5,491; Shipping Weight: 4,640 Pounds;

Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine, 230 Cu. In. 1 Barrel Carburetor, 140 HP:

Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.25"

Engine Displacement: 230 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.5 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 36.03

Horsepower: 140 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 220 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 Lbs/Sq. In.

8 Cylinder Engine-283 Cu. In. 2 Barrel Carburetor, 195 HP:

Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.00"

Engine Displacement: 283 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 48.0

Horsepower: 195 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 285 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 Lbs/Sq. In.

Axle Ratios:

Standard: 3.73:1

Optional:

Overdrive Transmission: 4.09:1

Automatic Transmission: 3.31:1

1965 CHECKER

Popular Options:

Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air Conditioning, Heater & Defroster, Power Operated Folding Rear Seat for Sation Wagons, Roof Top Luggage Carrier for Station Wagon, Power Tailgate, Whitewall Tires, Full Wheel Discs, Padded Dash, Two-Tone Paint, Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers, V-8 Engine, Overdrive, Heavy Duty Battery, Limited Slip Differential, Dual Range Automatic Transmission.

1965 Checker Historical Data:

1965 was the first year Checker used the Chevrolet Engines.

Model Year Production:

930 Private Passenger Cars

5,206 Taxi Cabs

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