1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1968 - 1972
Price :	$2,340-$3,100
Weight :	3985 lbs \| 1807.566 kg

Performance

Top Speed :	195 km/h \| 121.193 mph

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3769 cc \| 230.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	7
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 1-barrel carburetor

Inline 6
Displacement :	4097 cc \| 250.0 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :	235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 1-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5031 cc \| 307.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5359 cc \| 327.0 cu in. \| 5.4 L.
Power :	250 HP (184 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	8.75:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5359 cc \| 327.0 cu in. \| 5.4 L.
Power :	275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	10.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6489 cc \| 396.0 cu in. \| 6.5 L.
Power :	325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 104 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	10.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel

V 8
Displacement :	5359 cc \| 327.0 cu in. \| 5.4 L.
Power :	350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	415 Ft-Lbs (563 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

V 8
Displacement :	6478 cc \| 395.3 cu in. \| 6.5 L.
Power :	375 BHP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	415 Ft-Lbs (563 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
4 Manual , Automatic , Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1968 :	2,139,290
Total 1968 Chevelle production :	422,893
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
300 Deluxe Series 33 Six Cyl Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	43,200
300 Series 31 Six Cyl Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	12,600
300 Series Series 32 V8 Nomad Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	45,500
Malibu Six Cyl Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	266,400
SS 396 V8 Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	62,785

Handling

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	68V038000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT THE CRUISE MASTER ACCELERATOR CHAIN, WHICH CONTROLS THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE OPENING, COULD CATCH ON THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT.IF THIS OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN THE ENGINE TO LOW SPEED OPERATION ANDTHE VEHICLE MAY BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTION AND MAKING NECESSARY CORRECTION TO ACCELERATOR CHAIN.)

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	68V004000
Notes	POSSIBLE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND THE ENGINE OILPAN AND/OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.INTERFERENCE COULD CAUSE BRAKE LINE CHAFING AND WEAR THROUGH LINES.THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING ACTION.(CORRECT BY REFORMING BRAKE PIPE FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.)

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	68V003000
Notes	VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER DISC BRAKE OPTION MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE BRAKE PUSH ROD TO CLEVIS JAM LOCKNUT MISSING.THIS COULD CAUSE THREAD WEAR BETWEEN THE CLEVIS AND THE PUSH ROD AND IN EXTREME CASE COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BOTTOM ON THE FLOOR PAN BEFORE BRAKES ARE FULLY APPLIED.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING A JAM LOCK NUT.)

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	68V085000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER MAY INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE RETAINING CLIP.IF THIS OCCURS, CAN CAUSE THROTTLE LEVER TO BE HELD PARTIALLY OPEN,PREVENTING ITS RETURN TO IDLE POSITION. POSSIBLE THIS WILL MAKE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP.(CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY WITH IMPROVED TYPE THROTTLE RODCLIP.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1968 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,822
Avg. Household Income :	$7,850
Avg. Home :	$14,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.34

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Q: How fast is the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle has a top speed of 195 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle has a wheelbase size of 112.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle has a length of 198.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle cost when new?A: The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle cost approximately $2,340 to $3,100 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle was offered as a 300 Deluxe Series 33 Six Cyl Sedan, 300 Deluxe Six Cyl Coupe, 300 Deluxe Six Cyl Custom Nomad Station Wagon, 300 Deluxe Six Cyl Sport Coupe, 300 Deluxe V8 Coupe, 300 Deluxe V8 Custom Nomad Station Wagon, 300 Deluxe V8 Sedan, 300 Deluxe V8 Sport Coupe, 300 Series 31 Six Cyl Nomad Station Wagon, 300 Series 31 Six Cyl Sedan, 300 Series 32 V8 Sedan, 300 Series Series 32 V8 Nomad Station Wagon, Concours Estate Wagon Series 37 Six Cyl Station Wagon, Concours Estate Wagon Series 38 Station Wagon, Malibu Six Cyl Convertible, Malibu Six Cyl Sedan, Malibu Six Cyl Sport Coupe, Malibu Six Cyl Sport Sedan, Malibu Six Cyl Station Wagon, Malibu V8 Convertible, Malibu V8 Sedan, Malibu V8 Sport Coupe, Malibu V8 Sport Sedan, Malibu V8 Station Wagon, SS 396 V8 Convertible, SS 396 V8 Sport Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1968? A: Chevrolet produced 2,139,290 automobiles in 1968.

Q: How many 1968 Chevelles were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 422,893 examples of the Chevelle in 1968.

Q: What engines did the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle have? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM

Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V 8 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 3200 RPM

V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200 RPM

V 8 (6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3200 RPM

V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 415 Ft-Lbs (563 NM) @ 3400 RPM

V 8 (6478 cc | 395.3 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 415 Ft-Lbs (563 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle have? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, Automatic, Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic.