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1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 DLX 2-Dr. Pillar Coupe

The 1968 Chevelle 300 Deluxe six-cylinder Pillar Coupe added upgraded trim to the base Chevelle while maintaining economy-car pricing.
133278A154186
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Pillar Coupe
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 DLX

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3327 Chevelle 300 DLX
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Serial Number 154186 Unit #154186

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300 DLX
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
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Rated HP36.04
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque220@1600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement230
Horsepower140@4000

Dimensions

Production24500
Weight3035
Length196.8
Wheelbase112
Height52.8
Rear Tread59
Width76

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.95
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, 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$2415.00

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.