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1968 Dodge Charger 2-Dr. Sports Hardtop

The P-series premium models included the iconic Charger fastback and upscale Dart GT, Monaco 500, and Coronet 500 with luxury appointments and V8 power.
XP29G8B396856
383 CID V8
Engine
2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Dodge Charger

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code X Charger
Series Code P Charger
Body Style 29 2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
Engine Code G 383 CID V8 (290 HP)
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code B Hamtramck, MI
Serial Number 396856 Unit #396856

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelCharger
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine383 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement383 CID
Horsepower290 HP
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceDodge

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1968 through 1970
Headroom front38.6
Headroom rear36.4
Height53.2
Legroom front39.3
Legroom rear39.1
Length208.0
Nameplate origin1966
Wheelbase117.0
Width76.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)