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1968 Plymouth Satellite 2-Dr. Hardtop

The mid-level Satellite hardtop featured formal roofline styling and competed with Ford Torino and Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu for intermediate buyers.
Confidence 95%
RH23B8G215000
225 CID
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Plymouth Satellite

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code R Belvedere/Satellite
Series Code H Signet/Satellite/Sport Fury
Body Style Code 23 2-Dr. Hardtop
Engine Code B 225 CID Slant Six
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code G St. Louis, MO
Serial Number 215000 Unit #215000

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelSatellite
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine225 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeG
Pattern SourcePlymouth

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1965 through 1970
Headroom front38.6
Headroom rear37.4
Height54.7
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear41.4
Length206.6
Nameplate origin1965
Wheelbase116.0
Width76.7

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)