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Star Chief
1965 Pontiac Star Chief Vista
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1965
Make
Pontiac
Model
Star Chief
Variant
Vista
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
6th Generation
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Vista 6.4 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
294 hp
Power (kW)
216 kW
Torque
567 Nm (418 lb-ft)
Displacement
6,364 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,631 mm
(221.7 in)
Width
2,022 mm
(79.6 in)
Height
1,379 mm
(54.3 in)
Wheelbase
3,150 mm
(124.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
10W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
4.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
103.12 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
95.25 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
100 litres
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
General Motors Platforms
B Platform
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Star Chief
Model
12 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Star Chief Vista
1959–1966
Star Chief Vista Sedan Generations
3 of 3
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6th Generation
1965–1966
Year
1965
Powertrain
Vista 6.4 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
294 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline