1968 Chevrolet Corvair 500 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The 1968 Corvair 500 Sport Coupe maintained Chevrolet's budget-friendly rear-engine offering one year before its discontinuation.
105378W112682
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Corvair 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 0537 | Corvair 500 |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 112682 | Unit #112682 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvair 500
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
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 & Stroke8 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8.25
Main Bearings4
Horsepower95@3600
BlockAluminum alloy
Rated HP28.37
Displacement164
Torque154@2400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Weight2470
Wheelbase108
Height51.3
Rear Tread56.6
Length183.3
Width69.7
Front Tread55
Drivetrain
AxleTrans-axle
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.55
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio3.22
2nd Gear Ratio1.84
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio3.11
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire Size7.00 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity14
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power steering
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$2243.00
Other
B&s 3.438 & 2.94
Body
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.