1968 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Dr. Sedan
The 1968 Bel Air six-cylinder four-door sedan offered upgraded trim over Biscayne with economical six-cylinder power.
Confidence
95%
155698Y162974
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Wilmington, DE
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Bel Air
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 5569 | Bel Air |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wilmington, DE |
| Serial Number | 162974 | Unit #162974 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel Air
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
Clutch Size9.125 inches
Cylinders6
Main Bearings7
Rated HP36.04
Compression8.5
Displacement250
BlockCast alloy iron
Horsepower155@4200
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque235@1600
Dimensions
Production152200
Weight3466
Height55.4
Length214.8
Wheelbase119
Width79.6
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
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
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower brakes, Speed control device, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Power antenna, Radio, Power seats, 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$2723.00
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.