These are standard specifications for the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic , 4 Manual
Chassis # 194678S402351
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Chassis # OCF/T.P.I. 002-68
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Chassis # 194378S410300
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Chassis # 194378S419258
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Chassis # 194678S406215
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Chassis # 194378S422253
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Chassis # 194678S436543 or 194678S406243
Chassis # 194678S404381
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Chassis # 194678S401487
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Chassis # 194678S403669
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1982 |
| Price : | $4,350-$4,661 |
| Weight : | 3050 lbs | 1383.457 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.7 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 15.6 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 128 mph | 205.952 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4MV 4-Barrel Model 7028207 | |
| V 8 | Holley four-barrel | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 | Tri-Power Engine | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 400 HP (294.4 KW) |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 430 HP (316.48 KW) |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 1 Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Three Holley two-barrels | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 435 HP (320.16 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Intake manifold : | Special-performance camshaft |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic , 4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1968 : | 2,139,290 |
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : | 18,630 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 9,936 |
Dimension(s)
Sport Coupe
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Chassis # OCF/T.P.I. 002-68
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Chassis # 194378S410300
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Chassis # 194378S419258
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Chassis # 194678S406215
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Chassis # 194378S422253
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.1 in | 4625 mm. |
| Width : | 69.2 in | 1758 mm. |
| Height : | 48.6 in | 1234 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible
Chassis # 194678S401487
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Chassis # 194678S415378
Chassis # 194678S403669
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Chassis # 1946785406587
Chassis # 194678S404442
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Chassis # 194678S420470
Engine # T0514IR 18S420470
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| Price : | $4,350 |
| Weight : | 3068 lbs | 1391.621 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and stabilizer bar Rear : Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball | |
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 17.6:1 |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.90 |
| Turning Circle : | 39.9 ft |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 300 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 300 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Wheels : | 6-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc |
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: How fast is the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a top speed of 128 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has lengths of 182.10 and 182.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has width of 69.00 and 69.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $4,350 to $4,661 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Convertible, Sport Coupe.Q: What type of wheels did the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 6-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1968? A: Chevrolet produced 2,139,290 automobiles in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 400 HP (294.4 KW) V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 430 HP (316.48 KW) V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 435 HP (320.16 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
How many 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 were produced?
How powerful was the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3? Was the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 popular? Was the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: How fast is the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a top speed of 128 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has lengths of 182.10 and 182.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has width of 69.00 and 69.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $4,350 to $4,661 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Convertible, Sport Coupe.Q: What type of wheels did the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 6-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1968? A: Chevrolet produced 2,139,290 automobiles in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3600 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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