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1968 Chevrolet Biscayne 2-Dr. Sedan

The 1968 Biscayne six-cylinder two-door sedan served as Chevrolet's most affordable full-size car popular with fleet buyers and taxi companies.
Confidence 95%
153118D196313
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Doraville, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Biscayne

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5311 Biscayne
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code D Doraville, GA
Serial Number 196313 Unit #196313

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBiscayne
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
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 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower385 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-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
Cylinders6
Main Bearings7
Compression8.5
Rated HP36.04
Displacement250
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque235@1600
Horsepower155@4200
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production82100
Weight3335
Height55.4
Length214.8
Wheelbase119
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Width79.6

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
1st Gear Ratio2.85

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentPower seats, Power antenna, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Speed control device, Radio, Power brakes, Power steering

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$2442.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/23

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.