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    • 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Model Years
    196719681969

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1967 - 1969
    Price : $2,600-$3,797
    Weight : 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg
    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 (2.0 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 : 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.
    Power : 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Torque :320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2400 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
    Compression : 8.75:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    1 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
    Power : 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 5800 RPM
    Torque :290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 4200 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 11.00:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    1 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
    Power : 295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 4800 RPM
    Torque :380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 3200 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
    Compression : 10.25:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Transmission:
    3 Manual , 4 Hydra-Matic Heavy Duty Close Ratio , Automatic Powerglide , Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic

    Total Chevrolet Production for 1968 : 2,139,290
    Total 1968 Camaro production : 235,147
    1968 Chevrolet Camaro

    Series 23 Six Cyl Coupe

    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Series 23 Six Cyl Convertible

    Price : $2,800
    Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Series 24 V8 Coupe

    Series 24 V8 Coupe
    Chassis # 005-7602
    Series 24 V8 Coupe
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    Series 24 V8 Coupe
    Chassis # 124378L315980
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    Series 24 V8 Coupe
    Series 24 V8 Coupe
    Series 24 V8 Coupe
    Chassis # 9908H046
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    Auction entries : 1
    Series 24 V8 Coupe
    Price : $2,700
    Weight : 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Series 24 V8 Convertible

    Price : $3,000
    Weight : 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Rally Sport Series 23 Six Cyl Coupe

    Price : $2,675
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Rally Sport Series 23 Six Cyl Convertible

    Price : $2,900
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Rally Sport Series 24 V8 Coupe

    Price : $2,785
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Rally Sport Series 24 V8 Convertible

    Price : $3,000
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L48 'Turbo Fire 350' V8 Coupe

    Price : $2,885
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L48 'Turbo Fire 350' V8 Convertible

    Price : $3,100
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L35 'Turbo-Jet 396 V8 Coupe

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L35 'Turbo-Jet 396 V8 Coupe
    Price : $2,935
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L35 'Turbo-Jet 396' V8 Convertible

    Price : $3,180
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L34 'Turbo-Jet 396' V8 Coupe

    Price : $3,040
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO 34 'Turbo Jet 396' Convertible

    Price : $3,300
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L78 'Turbo-Jet 396' V8 Coupe

    Price : $3,175
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L78 'Turbo Jet 396' Convertible

    Price : $3,400
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L78/L89 'Turbo-Jet 396 V8 Coupe

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L78/L89 'Turbo-Jet 396 V8 Coupe
    Chassis # 1234378L312096
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $3,540
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L78/L89 'Turbo Jet 396' V8 Convertible

    Price : $3,797
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Z/281 Series 24 + Z28 V8 Coupe

    Price : $3,300
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Z/282 Series 24 + Z/28 V8 Coupe

    Price : $3,385
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Z283 Series 24 + Z/28 V8 Coupe

    Z283 Series 24 + Z/28 V8 Coupe
    Z283 Series 24 + Z/28 V8 Coupe
    Price : $3,765
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Baldwin Motion Phase III Coupe

    Baldwin Motion Phase III Coupe
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    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    sYc Yenko 427 Super Camaro

    sYc Yenko 427 Super Camaro
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    sYc Yenko 427 Super Camaro
    Chassis # 124378N413680
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    sYc Yenko 427 Super Camaro
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    sYc Yenko 427 Super Camaro
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 185.0 in | 4699 mm.
    Width : 72.3 in | 1836 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

    Steering
    Recirculating Ball
    Turning Circle : 11.3 m | 444.92 in. | 11300.968 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 7.35x14 blackwall

    Component

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    NHTSA Campaign ID71V235000
    SummaryTHERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A SEPARATED MOTOR MOUNT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO LIFT, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, MOMENTARILY INCREASING THROTTLE, POSSIBLY TO FULL THROTTLE.
    ConsequenceUNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
    RemedyINSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS AND INSTALL RESTRAINTS WHICH WILL LIMIT ENGINE LIFT AND ELIMINATE POSSIBLE SECONDARY EFFECTS TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT SEPARATION.
    NotesSYSTEM: ENGINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS.

    Component

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    NHTSA Campaign ID68V085000
    NotesPOSSIBILITY 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: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro has a wheelbase size of 106.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro has a length of 185.00 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro has a width of 72.30 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro cost when new?A: The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro cost approximately $2,600 to $3,797 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro was offered as a Baldwin Motion Phase III Coupe, Rally Sport Series 23 Six Cyl Convertible, Rally Sport Series 23 Six Cyl Coupe, Rally Sport Series 24 V8 Convertible, Rally Sport Series 24 V8 Coupe, Series 23 Six Cyl Convertible, Series 23 Six Cyl Coupe, Series 24 V8 Convertible, Series 24 V8 Coupe, SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO 34 ^Turbo Jet 396^ Convertible, SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L34 ^Turbo-Jet 396^ V8 Coupe, SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L35 ^Turbo-Jet 396 V8 Coupe, SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L35 ^Turbo-Jet 396^ V8 Convertible, SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L48 ^Turbo Fire 350^ V8 Coupe, SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L48 ^Turbo Fire 350^ V8 Convertible, SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L78 ^Turbo Jet 396^ Convertible, SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L78 ^Turbo-Jet 396^ V8 Coupe, SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L78/L89 ^Turbo Jet 396^ V8 Convertible, SS Series 24 + Z27-RPO L78/L89 ^Turbo-Jet 396 V8 Coupe, sYc Yenko 427 Super Camaro, Z/281 Series 24 + Z28 V8 Coupe, Z/282 Series 24 + Z/28 V8 Coupe, Z283 Series 24 + Z/28 V8 Coupe.

    Q: What tires did the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro had 7.35x14 blackwall tires.

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

    Q: How many 1968 Camaros were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 235,147 examples of the Camaro in 1968.

    Q: What engines did the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 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 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 320 Ft-Lbs (434 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 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 4200 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 380 Ft-Lbs (515 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 Camaro have? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Hydra-Matic Heavy Duty Close Ratio, Automatic Powerglide, Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic.

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