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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.
RH23F8G196416
318 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 F 318 CID V8
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code G St. Louis, MO
Serial Number 196416 Unit #196416

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine318 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeG
Pattern SourcePlymouth
Confidence95%

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)