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1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 DLX 4-Dr. Sedan

The 1968 Chevelle 300 Deluxe V8 sedan combined practical four-door utility with optional V8 power for performance-minded families.
134698K251215
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 DLX

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3469 Chevelle 300 DLX
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 251215 Unit #251215

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300 DLX
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 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 & Stroke10 inches
BlockCast alloy iron
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Rated HP48.05
Displacement307
Horsepower200@4600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque300@2400

Dimensions

Production17700
Weight3207
Wheelbase112
Length200.8
Width76
Height53.5
Rear Tread59

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
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
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
Battery12
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

Equipment327 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio, Speed control device

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$2550.00

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.