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1968 Chevrolet Camaro 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The 1968 Camaro six-cylinder Sport Coupe entered its first full production year as Chevrolet's answer to the Ford Mustang ponycar phenomenon.
123378N328228
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Norwood, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Camaro

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 2337 Camaro
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code N Norwood, OH
Serial Number 328228 Unit #328228

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower155 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower210 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.75:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 302 cu.in. V8
Horsepower290 HP @ 5800 RPM HP
Displacement302 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower295 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Horsepower140@4000
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Main Bearings7
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Rated HP36.04

Dimensions

Production214707
Weight2815
Wheelbase108
Length184.6
Height50.9
Rear Tread58.9
Front Tread59
Width72.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.85
DriveRear wheel drive

Suspension

Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity18
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 13 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentSpeed control device, Power steering, Power brakes, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, 250 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, Power windows, Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAsh Gold Metallic, Butternut Yellow, Cordovan Maroon Metallic, Ermine White, Fathom Blue Metallic, Grecian Green Metallic, Grotto Blue Metallic, Island Teal Metallic, Matador Red, Palomino Ivory, Seafrost Green Metallic, Sequoia Green Metallic, Teal Blue Metallic, Tripolli Turquoise Metallic, Tuxedo Black

Pricing

MSRP$2589.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

Body

Seating4
Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.