Chevrolet Bel Air - 6th Gen (1965 to 1970)

For 1965, the full size Chevrolet Bel Air was totally restyled for its sixth generation, and the cars were stretched to 213.3 in (5,420 mm) overall, even though the wheelbase remained the same. The standard V8 remained the 283 CID model of 195 hp (145 kW), but options included two new 396 cu in (6,490 cc) CID engines of 325 hp (242 kW) and 340 hp (250 kW) and two 409 CID blocks of 400 hp (300 kW) and 425 hp (317 kW). For 1969, the big Chevrolet was totally redesigned, given a new length, new fender and body lines, and a new front and back end. For 1970, the standard Six was still the 250 of 155 hp (116 kW). The standard V8 in full-size Chevrolets was now the 350 cu in (5,700 cc) of 250 hp (190 kW). Optional V-8 engines included a 300 hp (220 kW) 350 and 265 hp (198 kW) 400, with the top offering a 454 cu in (7,440 cc) of 345 hp (257 kW). The sixth generation Bel Air was built until 1970, and was replaced by the Seventh Generation Chevrolet Bel Air.