1968 Chevrolet Caprice

Considered top of the line for full-sized Chevrolet's, the Caprice came in 4 different body types including a station wagon. Caprice sales climbed as 115,500 were produced for the year. Standard engine on the Caprice included a 307 cubic inch V8 and a Rochester 7028101 two-barrel carburetor.      

 

1968 Chevrolet Caprice Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Caprice Series 66 - V-8
66	39	4 dr Hadtop Sedan - 6P	$3,271	3,754 lbs	See Notes
66	47	2 dr Formal Top Coupe - 6P	$3,219	3,646 lbs
66	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$3,570	4,062 lbs
66	35	2 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$3,458	4,003 lbs

Notes: Production figures for the 1968 Caprice was around 115,500. Station wagon production included all models and totaled 167,900.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevrolet	119 in	215 in	80 in	62.5 in	62.4 in	8.25 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon	119 in	214 in	80 in	62.5 in	62.4 in	8.55 x14

1968 Chevrolet Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl. Corvair-- Stamped on top of the block ahead of generator oil filter adapter. 6-Cyl-- Stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. 8-Cyl-- Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
CA	6-250	155	235	Manual 3-Speed	1 BC
CB (t)	6-250	155	235	Manual 3-Speed	1 BC
CC	6-250	155	235	Manual 3-Speed	1 BC
CJ	6-250	155	235	Manual 3-Speed	1 BC
CK	6-250	155	235	Manual 3-Speed	1 BC
CL (t) (p)	6-250	155	235	Powerglide	1 BC
CM	6-250	155	235	Manual 3-Speed	1 BC
CN	6-250	155	235	Manual 3-Speed	1 BC
CQ	6-250	155	235	Powerglide	1 BC
CR	6-250	155	235	Powerglide	1 BC
CS (p)	6-250	155	235	Manual 3-Speed	1 BC
CT(p)	6-250	155	235	Powerglide	1 BC
DH	8-307	200	300	Powerglide	2 BC
DK	8-307	200	300	Turbo Hydra-Matic	2 BC
DO	8-307	200	300	Manual 3-Speed	2 BC
DP	8-307	200	300	Manual 4-Speed	2 BC
DQ	8-307	200	300	Manual 3 & 4-Speed	2 BC
DR	8-307	200	300	Powerglide	2 BC
DS	8-307	200	300	Turbo Hydra-Matic	2 BC
HA	8-327	275	355	Manual 3 & 4-Speed	4 BC
HB	8-327	275	355	Manual 3 & 4-Speed	4 BC
HC	8-327	275	355	Powerglide	4 BC
HF	8-327	275	355	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
HG	8-327	275	355	Powerglide	4 BC
HH	8-327	275	355	Powerglide	4 BC
HK	8-327	275	355	Powerglide	4 BC
HI	8-327	250	355	Manual 3 & 4-Speed	4 BC
HJ	8-327	250	355	Powerglide	4 BC
HL	8-327	250	355	Manual 3 & 4-Speed	4 BC
HM	8-327	250	355	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
HN	8-327	250	355	Powerglide	4 BC
IA	8-396	325	410	Manual 3 & 4-Speed	4 BC
IB	8-427	385	460	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
IC	8-427	385	460	Manual	4 BC
ID	8-427	425 #	460	Manual 3 & 4-Speed	4 BC
IE	8-427	385	460	Manual 3 & 4-Speed	4 BC
IF	8-396	325	410	Heavy-Duty Manual	4 BC
IG	8-396	325	410	Powerglide	4 BC
IV	8-396	325	410	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
IH	8-427	385	460	Manual 3 & 4-Speed	4 BC
IJ	8-427	385	460	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
IK	8-396	325	410	Manual	4 BC
IN	8-396	325	410	Powerglide	4 BC
IO	8-427	425 #	460	Manual 3 & 4-Speed	4 BC
IS	8-427	385	460	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC

Notes: # Special High Performance (p) Police (t) Taxi

1968 Chevrolet Caprice Options

Description	Description
Dual Stage Air Cleaner	Power Steering
Four Season Air Conditioning	Power Tailgate Window
Comfort-On automatic Temperature Control Air Conditioning	Power Windows
Positraction Rear Axle	Heavy-Duty Radiator
Station Wagon Load Area Carpeting	Push-Button AM Radio w/ Antenna
Heavy-Duty Chassis Equipment	Push-Button AM/FM Radio w/ Antenna
Electric Clock	AM/FM Radio & Stereo Tape System w/ Four Speakers
Heavy-Duty Clutch	Vinyl Top
Rear Window Defroster	Cloth Strato-Back Seats
Turbo-Fire "327" - 250-hp	Strato-Back Bucket Seats
Turbo-Fire "327" - 275-hp	Superlift Shock Absorbers
Turbo-Jet "396" - 325-hp	Superlift Shock Absorbers w/ Automatic Level Control
Turbo-Jet "427" - 385-hp	Cruise Master Speed Control
Turbo-Jet "427" - 425-hp	Rear Fender Skirts
Dual Exhaust	Speed Warning Indicator
Tinted Windshield	Deluxe Steering Wheel
Tinted Windows (all glass)	Comfort-Tilt Steering Wheel
Retractable Headlights (Caprice)	Sport Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear Special Purpose Suspension
Special Instrumentation (ammeter, oil press., temp., tach., clock)	Overdrive
Remote Control Left Outside Rearview Mirror	Powerglide Transmission
Rooftop Luggage Rack (fixed)	4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
Rooftop Luggage Rack (adjustable)	Heavy-Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
Power Rear Antenna	4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide-ratio)
Power Drum Brakes	Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission
Power Disc Brakes (includes 15-inch wheels, tires, hubs)	All Vinyl Interior Trim
Power Door Lock System	Wheel Covers (standard)
Six-Way Power Seat	Mag-Style Wheel Covers
Four-Way Power Seat	Rallye Wheels
Appearance Guard Group	Convenience Operating Group
Auxiliary Lighting Group	Decor Group
Impala SS 427 Option	Impala Super Sport Option

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: Stamped on differential carrier (along with date of manufacture) or on the axle tube near carrier.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio
DA, GQ	DG, GR	3.08
DB, EU	DI, GU	3.36
DC, DQ, EO, GP	DJ, DK, GV, GX	3.55
DD, DE, GI	DH, GH, GJ	3.31
EM, EN, GA, GS	DF, GF, GT, GW	3.07
EK, EX	DL, EY	3.70
EL	DM	3.73
	DN	4.10
	DO	4.56
	DP	4.88
DZ, EP, EZ, GK	DX, DY, EQ, GM	2.73
EA, FT	ED, FV, FW, FX	2.56
FD	FE	2.29

Manufacturer Identity
B - Buick	C - Chevrolet Buffalo
O - Oldsmobile	K - GM of Canada, St. Catharines
P - Pontiac	M - GM of Canada
G - Chevrolet Gear & Axle