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1968 Chevrolet Malibu 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The 1968 Malibu V8 Sport Coupe served as the foundation for the legendary SS 396 muscle car and offered extensive customization options.
136378A160675
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1968 Chevrolet Malibu 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3637 Malibu
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Serial Number 160675 Unit #160675

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 & Stroke10 inches
BlockCast alloy iron
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Displacement307
Horsepower200@4600
Torque300@2400
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production233200
Weight3170
Rear Tread59
Wheelbase116
Width76
Length196.8
Height52.8

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil

Equipment

EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Power steering, Speed control device, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Air conditioning

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$2663.00

Other

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

Body

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.