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1965 GT 350 Specifications

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ModelGT 350GT 350R
List Price in 1965$4,547 
Engine (to read more about  this motor click here)
TypeV-8,iron block, water cooled
HeadCast iron, removable
ValvesOverhead, pushrod/rocker-actuated
Max BHP306 @ 6,000 rpm350 bhp @ 5,400 rpm
Max Torque329 lbs.-ft @ 4,200 rpm350 lbs.-ft @ 3,200 rpm
Bore4.05″4.13″
Stroke2.87″3.98″
Displacement289cid, 4272cc
Compression Ratio10.5:110.5:1
Induction systemSingle Holley four-barrel, 715 cfmSingle Holley four-barrell, 715 cfm
Exhaust systemStandard, dual exhaust
Electrical system12-volt distributor system
Fuel consumption13-15 mpg
Chassis
FrameUnibody, welded platform with boxed side rails
BodySteel body & fiberglass hood
Front suspensionUnequal arms, coil springs, adjustable tube arms, anti-roll sway bar
Rear suspensionLive axle, multi-leaf, semi-elliptical springs, tube shocks, torque control arms
Tire type and sizeGoodyear Blue Dot E70-15″ (7.75×15)Goodyear Blue Streaks 6.0/9.30×15″
Wheel Size5.5×15″ (heavy duty station wagon steel rims) or 6×15″ Crager Chromed7×15″
Weights and Measures
Wheelbase108″
Front track56″
Rear track56″
Overall height52.2″
Overall width68.2″
Overall length181.6″
Ground clearance6.5″
Crankcase7.5 quart
Cooling system20 quart
Gas tank16 gallons34 gals  (2 stock tanks welded together)
Curb weight2,800 lbs.2,723 lbs.
Weight Distribution53/4753/47
Clutch
TypeSingle dry disc
Diameter10.5″
ActuationMechanical
 
Transmission
TypeFour speed, full syncromesh Borg Warner T-10, 
RatiosFirst2.36:1Second1.62:1Third1.20:1Fourth1.00:1
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BrakesFront9.5″ Kelsey-Hayes discsRear10x2.5″ drums (station wagon)
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Differential
Ratios3.89:1 Detroit Locker
Drive axles – typeEnclosed, semi-floating
Steering
TypeRecirculating ball
Turns, lock to lock3.5
Turning circle37′
ratio19:1
Performance
0-30 mph2.4 secs
0-40 mph3.6 secs
0-50 mph5.2 secs
0-60 mph6.8 secs
0-70 mph8.7 secs
0-80 mph11.2 secs
0-10019.0 secs
Quarter Mile14.7 secs @ 90 mph
Top Speed124 mph @ 7,000 rpm
3rd gear110 mph @ 6,500 rpm
2nd gear82 mph @ 6,500 rpm
1st gear56 mph @ 6,500 rpm
 
Options:
 LeMans Stripes
 5-spoke Shelby/Cragar mag
wheels