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1968 Chevrolet Biscayne 2-Dr. Sedan

The 1968 Biscayne V8 two-door sedan offered police package availability and no-frills V8 power in Chevrolet's base full-size model.
Confidence 95%
154118J149259
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Biscayne

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5411 Biscayne
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code J Unknown Plant
Serial Number 149259 Unit #149259

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

Dimensions

Production82100
Weight3520
Width79.6
Front Tread62.5
Wheelbase119
Rear Tread62.4
Length214.8
Height55.4

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85

Suspension

Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil 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
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 12 Quarts

Equipment

Equipment396 cu. in. V8 engine, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Air conditioning, 427 cu. in. V8 engine

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$2686.00

Other

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

Body

Seating6
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.