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1968 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Dr. Sedan

The 1968 Chevy II V8 sedan brought performance-car power to the practical four-door compact configuration.
114698W380250
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 1469 Chevy II
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code W Willow Run, MI
Serial Number 380250 Unit #380250

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 & Stroke10 inches
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement307
Torque300@2400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower200@4600

Dimensions

Production53400
Height53.7
Wheelbase111
Length187.7
Width70.5
Front Tread59
Rear Tread58.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.54
Reverse Ratio2.63
Gears3

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 16 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Power brakes, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Powerglide automatic transmission, 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$2419.00

Other

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

Body

Seating6
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.