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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.
XP29H8C219824
383 CID Hi-Performance V8
Engine
2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 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 H 383 CID Hi-Per V8 (335 HP)
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code C Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Serial Number 219824 Unit #219824

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelCharger
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Sports 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 PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
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)