1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Much stayed the same in 1965 for the Plymouth Barracuda. The big news was the introduction of the new "Formula S" performance option that included the Commando V8, upgraded suspension, wheels, and tires, and a standard tachometer. Still far from being considered true performance and muscle, the standard 170 slant six was replaced by the 225 Slant Six as the standard engine. 1965 Sales were up as 64,596 were produced. Engine options consisted of a 225 slant six with 145 hp, a 273 V8 with 180 hp and a 273 V8 with 235 hp.  

1965 Plymouth Barracuda Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price (6 cyl)	Factory Price (V8)	Shipping Weigh (6 cyl)	Shipping Weight (V8)	Total Production
AV1/2-P	V89	2 Dr Sport Hardtop - 5P	$2,453	$2,535	2,725 lbs	2,930 lbs	64,596

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Barracuda	106 in	188.2 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	6.50 x 13 (6-cyl) 7.00 x 13 (V8)

1965 Plymouth VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on driver's side front door hinge pillar

First - Model B = Barracuda V8 5 = Fury 6-cylinder 1 = Barracuda 6-cylinder P = Fury V8 3 = Belvedere 6-cylinder R = Belvedere V8

Second Symbol - Series 1 = Valiant 100/Belvedere I/Fury I 6 = Fury II Station Wagon 2 = Fury II 7 = Valiant 200/Belvedere II Station Wagon 3 = Valiant 200/Belvedere II/Fury III 8 = Barracuda 4 = Valiant Signet/Satellite/Sport Fury 9 = Law Enforcement Special 5 = Valiant 100 Station Wagon/Belvedere I Station Wagon/ Fury I Station Wagon 0 = Fleet Car

Third Symbol - Model Year 5 = 1965

Fourth Symbol - Assembly Plant 1 - Detroit, MI. 6 - Newark, NJ. 2 - Hammtramck, MI 7 - St. Louis, MO. 5 - Los Angeles, CA.

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Number Sequence numbers for each factory