1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 2-Dr. Pillar Coupe
The 1968 Chevelle 300 six-cylinder Pillar Coupe served as the entry-level model in Chevrolet's popular mid-size lineup competing with Ford Fairlane.
131278K199047
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Pillar Coupe
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3127 | Chevelle 300 |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, MO |
| Serial Number | 199047 | Unit #199047 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Pillar 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
283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine
327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 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
Engine
396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
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
Main Bearings7
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Rated HP36.04
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower140@4000
Dimensions
Production9700
Weight3020
Length196.8
Width76
Rear Tread59
Wheelbase112
Height52.8
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
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
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentPower brakes, Power steering, Speed control device, Air conditioning, 250 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, Radio, Powerglide automatic transmission
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$2341.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Body
Seating5
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.