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1968 Chevrolet Corvette 2-Dr. Convertible

The 1968 Corvette Convertible introduced the iconic C3 body style with available 427 cubic inch big-block power and exceptional performance credentials.
1946785403706
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 9467 Corvette
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code 5 Unknown Plant
Serial Number 403706 Unit #403706

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
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 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower390 HP @ 5400 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower400 HP @ 5400 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower435 HP @ 5800 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower430 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression12.5:1

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 11/32 inches
Main Bearings5
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Cylinders8
Compression10.0
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque360@3400
Displacement327
Horsepower300@5000
Rated HP51.2

Dimensions

Production18630
Weight3070
Wheelbase98
Length182.1
Width69.2
Rear Tread59
Height47.8
Front Tread58.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
Reverse Ratio2.63
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.54

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Tire SizeF70 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesPower disc
Brake Drum Size11 3/4
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorCross flow
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypePremium
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, 4-Speed manual transmission, 427 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Power windows, Power steering

Colors

Exterior ColorsBritish Green Metallic, Cordovan Maroon Metallic, Corvette Bronze Metallic, International Blue Metallic, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Polar White, Rally Red, Safari Yellow, Silverstone Silver Metallic, Tuxedo Black

Pricing

MSRP$4347.00

Other

B&s 4 & 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.

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