1968 Chevrolet Chevy II 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The 1968 Chevy II V8 Sport Coupe offered small-block performance in a lightweight compact chassis competing with Ford Falcon and Plymouth Valiant.
114278W268962
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Chevy II
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 1427 | Chevy II |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 268962 | Unit #268962 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
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 & Stroke10 inches
BlockCast alloy iron
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Displacement307
Torque300@2400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower200@4600
Dimensions
Production53400
Front Tread59
Width70.5
Wheelbase111
Length187.7
Height54.4
Rear Tread58.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio2.54
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.63
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity18
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 16 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Power brakes, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio
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$2389.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4
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.