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1968 Chevrolet Impala 4-Dr. Sedan

The 1968 Impala six-cylinder four-door sedan was a family favorite offering full-size comfort with economical power.
Confidence 95%
1636981114073
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Oshawa, Ont., CAN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Impala

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 6369 Impala
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code 1 Oshawa, Ont., CAN
Serial Number 114073 Unit #114073

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
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
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque235@1600
Main Bearings7
Rated HP36.04
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement250
Horsepower155@4200

Dimensions

Production686170
Weight3513
Height55.4
Length214.8
Width79.6
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

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

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

EquipmentPower windows, Power steering, Power seats, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power antenna, Air conditioning, Power brakes, Speed control device, 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$2846.00

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.