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| The 1965 Plymouth Satellite in its debut year. |
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 |
Available Engines
- 273 cid 180 hp V8 - 2 bbl.
- Commando 361 cid 265 hp V8 - 2 bbl.
- High Performance Commando 383 cid 330 hp V8 - 4 bbl.
- High Performance Commando 426 cid 365 hp V8 - 4 bbl.

