1968 Chevrolet Biscayne 4-Dr. Sedan
The 1968 Biscayne six-cylinder four-door sedan provided basic transportation with full-size room competing with Ford Custom and Plymouth Fury I.
Confidence
95%
153698U172018
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Lordstown, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Biscayne
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 5369 | Biscayne |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | U | Lordstown, OH |
| Serial Number | 172018 | Unit #172018 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBiscayne
Year1968
Body Style4-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
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Rated HP36.04
Main Bearings7
BlockCast alloy iron
Horsepower155@4200
Displacement250
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque235@1600
Dimensions
Production82100
Weight3395
Wheelbase119
Height55.4
Length214.8
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
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity24
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower seats, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power antenna, Air conditioning, Radio, Speed control device, 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$2484.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/23
Body
Doors4
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.