Chevrolet Bel Air 1965–1970 car dimensions: 5413 mm long, 2022 mm wide and 1407 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,599 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 813 litres.
The cabin seats six on foam-cushioned benches with vinyl and pattern cloth upholstery. Heater and defroster come standard. Four-Season air conditioning is optional. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, and a six-way power seat are available. Cruise control can be ordered. Instruments sit in a recessed cluster. No electronic driver aids appear.
The sedan trunk offers a large flat floor for luggage and everyday loads.
A heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan are optional for better cooling under load. Special suspension and Superlift air-adjustable shocks help with heavier use. A car-to-trailer electrical wiring harness supports towing setups.
The cabin feels spacious with room for six on foam-cushioned bench seats covered in pattern cloth upholstery available in five colors plus deep-twist carpeting. Standard touches include color-keyed front seat belts, a glove box light, automatic dome light, cigarette lighter, dual rear ashtrays, and deluxe door handles. Optional 6-way Flexomatic power seats adjust fore-aft, up-down, and tilt while the Comfortilt steering wheel offers seven positions. Curved side glass and a flat trunk floor add to everyday usability.
20-gallon fuel tank (1965-66 models)
Self-adjusting Safety-Master brakes standard
Front seat belts standard
Girder-Guard frame standard
Long-life exhaust system
Delcotron generator for extended battery life
Fuel comes from a 20-gallon tank on 1965-66 sedans with later models using larger capacities. Base engines start with the 230-cubic-inch six or 283 V8 and options climb through 327, 396, and 409 V8s paired to three-speed, four-speed, or Powerglide transmissions.
Servicing is eased by self-adjusting brakes, a long-life exhaust, flush-and-dry rocker panels, inner fenders that block road debris, and a Delcotron generator. Owner guidance calls for oil changes on a regular schedule of several thousand miles.
Safety kit centers on standard front seat belts and self-adjusting brakes plus the Girder-Guard frame that surrounds the passenger area. By 1968 shoulder belts for front outboard seats and side marker lights became standard along with dual master cylinders and energy-absorbing columns.
Keeping the car means watching the Full Coil suspension and body mounts while the rust-fighting panels help longevity. The generation shares parts across Biscayne and Impala lines so routine upkeep stays straightforward.
Length 5413 mm, Width 2022 mm, Height 1407 mm, Wheelbase 3023 mm (Bel Air 1965–1970)
Sources: manufacturer data, 1965 Chevrolet AMA Specifications, Chevrolet Motor Division, issued 28 September 1964 and revised 22 February 1965, Curb weight 3525 lb is the 4-door six, Turbo-Thrift is the name in the 1965 Chevrolet full-size brochure.