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1968 Plymouth Road Runner 2-Dr. Sedan

The debut-year Road Runner coupe revolutionized muscle cars with cartoon branding, 383 four-barrel power, and bargain $2,896 pricing that outsold all competitors.
RM21H8A285896
383 Hi Per CID
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Lynch Road, Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Plymouth Road Runner

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code R Belvedere/Satellite
Series Code M Fury III/Road Runner
Body Style Code 21 2-Dr. Sedan
Engine Code H 383 CID V8 Hi Per
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code A Lynch Road, Detroit, MI
Serial Number 285896 Unit #285896

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelRoad Runner
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine383 Hi Per CID
Assembly PlantLynch Road, Detroit, MI
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourcePlymouth
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Belvedere)

Bodystyle lifespan1954 through 1970
Headroom front38.6
Headroom rear37.4
Height54.7
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear41.4
Length206.6
Nameplate origin1954
Wheelbase116.0
Width76.7

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)