1965 Plymouth Satellite

In its debut year, the Plymouth Satellite was available as the top model in the Belvedere series, which coincidentally became its own model in 1965. The Satellite was offered as a hardtop or convertible and base models could be purchased for roughly $2,600 to $2,800. A standard 273 cu. in V8 engine and manual 3-speed transmission was available. Additional standard equipment included front bucket seats, all vinyl bucket seats, deluxe wheel covers, color-keyed deep pile carpeting, right & left sun visors and automatic convertible top that is electrically operated.  

1965 Plymouth Satellite Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
AR2-P	R42	2 Dr Hardtop Coupe - 5P	$2,612	3,250 lbs	23,341
AR2-P	R45	2 Dr Convertible - 5P	$2,827	3,325 lbs	1,860

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Overall Width	Overall Height	Tires
Belvedere Satellite	116 in	203.4 in	75.6 in	55.3 in	7.35 x 14

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

1965 Plymouth Engines

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Compression Ratio	Carburetor
A-170	6-170	101	-	-	1 BC
A-225	6-225	145	215	8.4 to 1	1 BC
A-273	8-273	180	260	8.8 to 1	2 BC
A-318	8-318	230	340	9.0 to 1	2 BC
A-361	8-361	265	380	9.0 to 1	2 BC
A-383	8-383	330	425	10.0 to 1	4 BC
A-426	8-426	365	470	10.3 to 1	4 BC