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1968 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Dr. Sedan

The 1968 Chevy II six-cylinder sedan balanced economy and performance for budget-conscious families during the muscle car era.
113698E299865
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 1369 Chevy II
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code E Unknown Plant
Serial Number 299865 Unit #299865

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1968
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
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
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower295 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1

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 & Stroke9.125 inches
Horsepower140@4000
Cylinders6
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Compression8.5
Rated HP36.04
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Main Bearings7

Dimensions

Production157400
Weight2885
Length187.7
Wheelbase111
Width70.5
Rear Tread58.9
Front Tread59
Height53.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity18
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, 250 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, Radio, Air conditioning

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$2314.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors4

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.