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Marathon
1965 Checker Marathon
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1965
Make
Checker
Model
Marathon
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
2nd Generation
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.7 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
197 hp
Power (kW)
145 kW
Displacement
4,638 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,062 mm
(199.3 in)
Width
1,930 mm
(76.0 in)
Height
1,594 mm
(62.8 in)
Wheelbase
3,048 mm
(120.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
Car.info Classification
Commercial Chassis
Checker
7 vehicles
Marathon
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Marathon Standard
1961–1982
Marathon Sedan Generations
2 of 3
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2nd Generation
1965–1972
Year
1965
Powertrain
4.7 V8
Horsepower
197 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 3-speed
Gasoline
