1968 Chevrolet Impala 4-Dr. Sport Sedan
The 1968 Impala six-cylinder Sport Sedan featured pillarless hardtop styling with economical performance in the popular Impala line.
Confidence
95%
1633982155555
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sport Sedan
Body
St. Therese, Que., CAN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Impala
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 6339 | Impala |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | 2 | St. Therese, Que., CAN |
| Serial Number | 155555 | Unit #155555 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1968
Body Style4-Dr. Sport 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
Horsepower155@4200
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Main Bearings7
BlockCast alloy iron
Rated HP36.04
Displacement250
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque235@1600
Dimensions
Production686170
Weight3601
Width79.6
Height55.4
Length214.8
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Wheelbase119
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Power steering, Power seats, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power antenna, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Power brakes, Radio
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$2917.00
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.