1968 Chevrolet Caprice 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The 1968 Caprice V8 Sport Coupe represented Chevrolet's luxury flagship competing with Ford LTD and Chrysler Newport with standard V8 power.
Confidence
95%
166478D118639
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Doraville, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Caprice
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 6647 | Caprice |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | D | Doraville, GA |
| Serial Number | 118639 | Unit #118639 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaprice
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
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
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Displacement307
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque300@2400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower200@4600
Dimensions
Production115500
Weight3660
Width79.6
Wheelbase119
Length214.8
Front Tread62.5
Height54.4
Rear Tread62.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity24
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower seats, Power brakes, Power antenna, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Speed control device, Radio, 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$3219.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4
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.