1968 Chevrolet SS 396 2-Dr. Convertible
The 1968 Chevelle SS 396 Convertible offered tire-shredding 396 cubic inch big-block power with open-air thrills in the muscle car era.
138678K203361
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Kansas City, MO
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 | 3867 | SS 396 |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, MO |
| Serial Number | 203361 | Unit #203361 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelSS 396
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantKansas City, MO
Plant CodeK
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
Displacement396
Compression9.0
Rated HP53.53
Cylinders8
Torque300@2400
Main Bearings5
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower200@4600
Dimensions
Production2286
Weight3570
Height52.8
Length196.8
Wheelbase112
Rear Tread59
Width76
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.41
2nd Gear Ratio1.59
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF70 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
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 22 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Power brakes
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$3125.00
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.