Plymouth Satellite 1964–1967 car dimensions: 5166 mm long, 1920 mm wide and 1405 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,508 kg. Braked towing is 1,814 kg.
Front bucket seats and center console are standard with all-vinyl trim. Heater-defroster is standard. Air conditioning is optional along with power windows, power steering, power brakes, padded dash, electric clock, and AM or AM-FM radio. Front seat belts are standard. Electrically operated convertible top is standard. No electronic driver aids are listed.
Trunk capacity is 17.3 cubic feet.
A trailer-towing package is available for maximum loaded gross trailer weight of 4000 pounds. It requires automatic transmission and includes high-capacity cooling with special radiator, 16 psi cap, 18-inch fan, shroud and air seal, plus 3.23 axle, heavy-duty front and rear suspension with sway bar, 11-inch police brakes, oversize tires and wide rims. Package is required above 2000 pounds trailer weight. Tongue weight limit is 450 pounds. Sure-Grip differential, heavy-duty battery and alternator, power brakes and steering are recommended extras. Package not available with 426 engine or manual transmission.
The cabin has standard all-vinyl front bucket seats and a center console. Color-keyed deep-pile carpeting covers the floor. A heater-defroster is included. Armrests sit at front and rear. The layout feels open with good shoulder and head room for the era. Knit-backed vinyl trim is durable and easy to wipe clean. Power windows and air conditioning were available as options.
15-gallon fuel tank
Oil change every 3 months or 4,000 miles to maintain 5-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty
Front seat belts standard
Backup lights standard
Self-adjusting brakes standard
Safety-rim wheels standard
The fuel tank holds 15 gallons. Standard and most optional V-8 engines run on regular fuel. High-performance Commando engines call for premium fuel.
Servicing centers on the powertrain warranty. Change engine oil every 3 months or 4,000 miles. Replace the oil filter every second oil change. Clean the carburetor air filter every 6 months and replace it every 2 years. Bring proof of service to a dealer every 6 months for certification.
Front seat belts come standard. Backup lights are standard. Brakes are self-adjusting. Safety-rim wheels help in a blowout. A padded instrument panel and retractable seat belts were options. Brakes are drums.
Interiors use wipe-clean vinyl and deep-pile carpet that stands up to daily use. The 5-year/50,000-mile coverage on major engine and drivetrain parts supports long-term ownership when maintenance is followed.
Length 5166 mm, Width 1920 mm, Height 1405 mm, Wheelbase 2946 mm (Satellite 1964–1967)
Sources: manufacturer data, 1965 Plymouth Belvedere Brochure, Over-Drive Magazine 1965/1966/1967 mid-size fact sheets, conceptcarz/oldride/classicdecoder.