1968 Chevrolet SS 396 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The 1968 Chevelle SS 396 Sport Coupe competed directly with Plymouth Road Runner and Ford Torino GT in the golden age of affordable muscle cars.
138378A118290
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet SS 396
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3837 | SS 396 |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA |
| Serial Number | 118290 | Unit #118290 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelSS 396
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
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 & Stroke11 inches
Torque300@2400
Compression9.0
Rated HP53.53
Main Bearings5
Horsepower200@4600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Cylinders8
Displacement396
Dimensions
Production55309
Weight3510
Height52.8
Length196.8
Wheelbase112
Rear Tread59
Width76
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.41
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.59
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeF70 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling22 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustDual
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Turbo Hydramatic 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$2899.00
Other
B&s 4.09 & 3.76
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.