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1968 Chevrolet Camaro 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The 1968 Camaro V8 Sport Coupe dominated Trans-Am racing and established itself as a legitimate Mustang competitor in its first full year.
124378N369228
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Norwood, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Camaro

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 2437 Camaro
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code N Norwood, OH
Serial Number 369228 Unit #369228

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
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 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower155 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower210 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.75:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 302 cu.in. V8
Horsepower290 HP @ 5800 RPM HP
Displacement302 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower295 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-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
Bore & Stroke10.4 inches
Horsepower210@4600
Rated HP51.2
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression8.75
Torque320@2400
Displacement327
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production214707
Wheelbase108
Front Tread59
Length184.6
Width72.3
Height50.9
Rear Tread58.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
Reverse Ratio2.63
1st Gear Ratio2.54
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 16 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentPower windows, Speed control device, Power brakes, Power steering, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Powerglide automatic transmission, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Radio

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$2694.00

Other

B&s 4 & 3 1/4

Body

Seating4
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.