1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
The '68 Chevelle was completely restyled and had a 3-inch shortened wheelbase and more shortened rear deck.

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle

In 1968, Chevrolet redesigned the Chevelle with a three inch shortened wheelbase and all new styling that included a rakish front end design with bold sweeping back lines that extended from bumper to bumper, as well as a stretched out hood and more shortened rear deck. The recessed rear window was converted into a fastback look and the rear side windows were given a "V" look.

 

 

 

 

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Specifications

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Chevelle 300 Series 31 - Six-Cyl
31 11 2 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,341 2,988 lbs 9,700 (rounded off)
31 69 4 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,625 2,350 lbs
Chevelle 300 Series 32 - V-8
32 11 2 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,447 3,124 lbs 2,900 (rounded off)
32 69 4 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,731 3,483 lbs
Chevelle 300 Deluxe Series 33 - Six-Cyl
33 11 2 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,415 3,005 lbs 25,500 (rounded off)
33 69 4 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,445 3,071 lbs
33 37 2 Dr Sport Coupe $2,479 3,036 lbs
33 35 4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P $2,736 3,409 lbs Note 2
Chevelle 300 Deluxe Series 34 - V-8
34 11 2 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,521 3,141 lbs 17,700 (rounded off)
34 69 4 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,550 3,207 lbs
34 37 2 Dr Sport Coupe $2,584 3,171 lbs
34 35 4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P $2,841 3,543 lbs Note 2
Chevelle Malibu Series 35 - Six-Cyl
35 69 4 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,524 3,090 lbs 33,100 (rounded off)
35 39 4 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P $2,629 3,165 lbs
35 37 2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P $2,558 3,037 lbs
35 67 2 Dr Convertible - 6P $2,757 3,115 lbs
35 35 4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P $2,846 3,421 lbs Note 2
Chevelle Malibu Series 36 - V-8
36 69 4 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,629 3,223 lbs 233,200 (rounded off)
36 39 4 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P $2,735 3,298 lbs
36 37 2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P $2,663 3,170 lbs
36 67 2 Dr Convertible - 6P $2,863 3,245 lbs
36 35 4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P $2,951 3,554 lbs Note 2
Concours Custom Series 37 - Six-Cyl
37 35 4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P $2,978 3,426 lbs Note 2
Concours Custom Series 38 - V-8
38 35 4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P $3,083 3,561 lbs Note 2
Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Series 38 - V-8
38 17 2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P $2,899 3,475 lbs 62,785 (Note 3)
38 67 2 Dr Convertible - 6P $3,102 3,551 lbs
Notes: 422,893 Chevelles were produced Wagons Six-Cyl = 10,700 (rounded off) and V-8 = 34,800 (rounded off) No more than 2,000 SS 396 Convertibles were produced

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Chevelle (2 Dr) 112 in 202 in 76 in 59 in 59 in 7.35 x 14
Chevelle (4 Dr) 116 in 202 in 76 in 59 in 59 in 7.35 x 14
Chevelle Station Wagon 116 in 208 in 76 in 59 in 59 in 7.75 x 14
Chevelle SS 396 112 in 202 in 76 in 59 in 59 in F70 x 14

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: 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
BA 6-230 140 220 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
BB 6-230 140 220 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
BC 6-230 140 220 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
BD 6-230 140 220 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
BF 6-230 140 220 Powerglide 1 BC
BH 6-230 140 220 Powerglide 1 BC
CM 6-250 155 235 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
CN 6-250 155 235 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
VQ 6-250 155 235 Powerglide 1 BC
CR 6-250 155 235 Powerglide 1 BC
DA 8-307 200 300 3-Speed Manual 2 BC
DB 8-307 200 300 4-Speed Manual 2 BC
DE 8-307 200 300 Powerglide 2 BC
DN 8-307 200 300 3 & 4-Speed Manual 2 BC
EA 8-327 * 275 355 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
ED 8-396 325 410 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EE 8-327 * 275 355 Powerglide 4 BC
EF 8-396 * 350 415 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EG 8-396 # 375 415 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EH 8-327 250 325 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EI 8-327 250 325 Powerglide 4 BC
EJ 8-327 250 325 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EK 8-396 325 410 Powerglide 4 BC
EL 8-396 * 350 415 Powerglide 4 BC
EO 8-327 * 275 355 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EP 8-327 # 325 410 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
ES 8-327 # 325 410 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
ET 8-396 325 410 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC
EU 8-396 * 350 415 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC
Notes: # Special High Performance * High Perfomance

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Options

Description Description
Four-Season Air Conditioning Ash Tray Light
Rear Window Air Deflector (station wagon) Courtesy Light
Air Injection Reactor Glove Box Light
Rear Antenna Luggage Light
Positraction Rear Axle Under Hood Light
Optional Rear Axle Ratio Luggage Rack (station wagon)
Heavy-Duty Battery Front & Rear Floor Mats
Center Rear Seat Belt Left Outside Remote Control Mirror
Front & Rear Custom Deluxe Seat Belts Side Window Moldings
Center Rear Custom Deluxe Seat Belt Rear Window Moldings
Custom Deluxe Shoulder Belts Two-Tone Paint
Front Disc Brakes Power Brakes
Sintered Metal Brake Linings 4-Way Power Front Seat
Front Bumper Guards Power Steering
Rear Bumper Guards Power Tailgate Window (station wagon)
Electric Clock Power Convertible Top
Heavy-Duty Clutch Power Windows
Rear Window Defroster Heavy-Duty Radiator
Door Edge Guards AM/FM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna
250-cid/155-hp 6-Cyl AM/FM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna & Rear Speaker
327-cid/325-hp V-8 Rear Seat Speaker
327-cid/275-hp V-8 Vinyl Roof Cover
396-cid/350-hp V-8 Thick Front Foam Seat Cushion
396-cid/375-hp V-8 Strato-Bucket Seats
Temperature Controlled Fan Super-Lift Rear Shock Absorbers
42-amp Delcotron Generator Speed & Cruise Control
61-amp Delcotron Generator Speed Warning Indicator
Tinted Windows (all glass) Deluxe Steering Wheel
Tinted Windshield Comfortilt Steering Wheel
Strato-Ease Headrests Sport Styled Steering Wheel
Heater & Defroster Deletion Stereo Tape System
Tri-Volume Horn Heavy-Duty Front & Rear Suspension
Special Instrumentation Tachometer
7.35 x 14 White Sidewall Tires 4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
7.35 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires 4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide-ratio)
7.75 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission
7.75 x14 White Sidewall Tires Powerglide Transmission
F70 x 14 Red Stripe Tires Overdrive Transmission
F70 x 14 White Stripe Tires Vinyl Interior Trim
Deluxe Cloth Interior Trim Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Mag-Styled Wheel Covers Simulated Wire Wheel Covers
Appearance Group Auxiliary Lighting Group
Foundation Group Convenience Group

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 Inspection Cover
CA, CJ CE, FK 3.08 10 Bolt
CB, FL CG, FM 3.36 10 Bolt
CC, K4 CI, CU, K5 3.73 12 Bolt
CX, CY CD, KX 3.07 12 Bolt
CW, KZ CF, KY 3.31 12 Bolt
CP, CZ, FH, KD, KW CH, FI, KC 2.73 10 Bolt
CV, FP CR, FO 3.70 12 Bolt
FN, K2, KA, KJ FO, K3, KB, KF 3.55 12 Bolt
  KK, K6 4.10 12 Bolt
  KM, K7 4.56 12 Bolt
  KO, K8 4.88 12 Bolt
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  
   
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