1968 Chevrolet Malibu 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The 1968 Malibu six-cylinder Sport Coupe provided stylish coupe lines with economical six-cylinder power for budget-conscious buyers.
135378Z146429
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Fremont, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Malibu
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3537 | Malibu |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | Z | Fremont, CA |
| Serial Number | 146429 | Unit #146429 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelMalibu
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
283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine
327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 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
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 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.)
This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Main Bearings7
BlockCast alloy iron
Rated HP36.04
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower140@4000
Dimensions
Production33100
Weight3070
Rear Tread59
Length196.8
Height52.8
Wheelbase116
Width76
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling22 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment250 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, Power steering, Air conditioning, Power brakes, Speed control device, Radio, Powerglide automatic transmission
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$2558.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Body
Doors2
Seating5
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.