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1968 AMC American 4-Dr Sedan

Classic Era
A8SO50A100551
I6
Engine
4-Dr Sedan
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant code not in 1968 VIN)
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 AMC American

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code A AMC
Year digit 8 1968
Transmission code S Standard Column Shift
Series Code O American Rambler
Body type code 5 4-Dr Sedan
Body class code 0 American
Engine Code A I6, 199 CID (128 HP)
Production Number 100551 100551

Basic Information

MakeAMC
ModelAmerican
Year1968
Body Style4-Dr Sedan
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraClassic Era

Engine & Details

EngineI6, 199 CID (128 HP)
Cylinders6
Displacement199 CID
Horsepower128 HP
Compression Ratio8.5:1
ConfigurationInline-6
Carburetor1BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant code not in 1968 VIN)
Pattern SourceAMC
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Rambler American)

Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1969
Headroom front39.0
Headroom rear39.0
Height54.2
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear35.0
Length181.0
Nameplate origin1950
Wheelbase106.0
Width70.8

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)