1968 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Convertible
The 1968 Impala V8 Convertible combined full-size luxury with open-air motoring and optional high-performance big-block engines.
164678S103288
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Impala
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 6467 | Impala |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 103288 | Unit #103288 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
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 & Stroke10 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Displacement307
Torque300@2400
Horsepower200@4600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockCast alloy iron
Dimensions
Production24730
Weight3680
Length214.8
Wheelbase119
Width79.6
Front Tread62.5
Rear Tread62.4
Height55.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment427 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Speed control device, Radio
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$2989.00
Other
B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Body
Seating2
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.