1968 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The 1968 Impala six-cylinder Sport Coupe was America's best-selling full-size car combining style and economy in Chevrolet's flagship series.
163878J170295
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Impala
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 6387 | Impala |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | J | Unknown Plant |
| Serial Number | 170295 | Unit #170295 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
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
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
396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower385 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-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
Horsepower155@4200
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
BlockCast alloy iron
Main Bearings7
Rated HP36.04
Torque235@1600
Displacement250
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production686170
Weight3517
Length214.8
Height54.4
Wheelbase119
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Width79.6
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Suspension
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentPower seats, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power antenna, Air conditioning, Radio, Speed control device, Power brakes
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$2663.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/23
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.