Buick Muscle Cars Buick Gran Sport 1965 Gran Sport

1965 Gran Sport

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After the success of the Pontiac GTO all of the GM intermediates fielded performance options. Buick stuffed a 401ci engine into its Skylark. Because of the 455 lb-ft of torque the frame had to be upgraded. Other changes were minor and mainly cosmetic.

1965 Gran Sport Specs

Performance Statistics

Model	0-60 mph	Quarter Mile Time	Engine	Source
1965 Gran Sport	6.8 sec	14.9 sec @ 95.1 mph	401ci/330hp	Car & Driver 1966
1965 Gran Sport	7.8 sec	16.6 sec @ 86.0 mph	401ci/330hp	Motor Trend 5/65

Production Numbers

Model	Quantity Built
1965 Skylark Gran Sport 3 speed Convertibles	123
1965 Skylark Gran Sport 3 speed Fastback	485
1965 Skylark Gran Sport 4 speed Convertibles	598
1965 Skylark Gran Sport 4 speed Fastback	614
1965 Skylark Gran Sport 3 speed Hardtop	684
1965 Skylark Gran Sport Automatic Fastback	1263
1965 Skylark Gran Sport 3 speed Total	1292
1965 Skylark Gran Sport Automatic Convertibles	1426
1965 Skylark Gran Sport 4 speed Hardtop	3677
1965 Skylark Gran Sport 4 speed Total	4889
1965 Skylark Gran Sport Automatic Hardtop	7678
1965 Skylark Gran Sport Automatic Total	10367