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1968 Dodge Polara 500 2-Dr. Hardtop

The debut-year Super Bee revolutionized budget muscle with 383 Magnum power at $3,027, while Polara 500 provided full-size luxury performance.
DM23H8D131368
383 CID Hi-Performance V8
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Belvidere, IL
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Dodge Polara 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code D Polara/Monaco
Series Code M Polara 500
Body Style 23 2-Dr. Hardtop
Engine Code H 383 CID Hi-Per V8 (335 HP)
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code D Belvidere, IL
Serial Number 131368 Unit #131368

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelPolara 500
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine383 CID Hi-Performance V8
Cylinders8
Displacement383 CID
Horsepower335 HP
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Carburetor4 BBL
Assembly PlantBelvidere, IL
Plant CodeD
Pattern SourceDodge

Original Specifications (Matched to: Polara)

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1968
Headroom front39.8
Headroom rear38.5
Height54.5
Legroom front41.8
Legroom rear39.0
Length219.0
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase122.0
Width80.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)