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The newly designed 1968 Dodge Coronet

1968 Dodge Coronet

1968 included a new restyled design for the Dodge Coronet which proved to be popular for Dodge even through out the years. The Coronet offered a full range of body models from hardtops and convertibles to sedans and station wagons; 16 colors and a multitude of engine options. The sportiest Coronet, the Coronet R/T included many standard features such as a 440-cid 375 hp 4 bbl V8 engine, Dual exhausts, Heavy Duty Suspension package, Heavy Duty Brakes, and F70 x 14 tires. For an extra $457-$712 426-cid Hemi engine could be purchased with 425 bhp @ 5000 rpm and 490 lbs-ft of torque. During the middle of the year, Dodge offered the Super Bee which was based on the Coronet 440 coupe. It offered a 383-cid 335 hp V8 engine with a 4-speed Hurst "Competition Plus" 4-speed floor shifter transmission. Additional features of the Super Bee included bench seat interior, dual exhaust, bumblebee striping and a bulged hood. Also new for 1968 is the Coronet 500 Station Wagon, priced below the Impala and Galaxie 500 wagons. Standard equipment includes Two-way tailgate, carpet flooring, wood-grain side panel while an extra cost for additional equipment includes an electric rear window, electric rear window washer, power seats, and automatic speed control.

1968 Dodge Coronet Factory Specifications & Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price (6-cyl)	Factory Price (V8)	Shipping Weight (6-cyl)	Shipping Weight (V8)	Total Production
Coronet Deluxe Series
WL	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,499	$2,593	3,070 lbs	3,235 lbs	Note 1
WL	21	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,461	$2,555	3,045 lbs	3,210 lbs	Note 1
WL	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,816	$2,910	3,455 lbs	3,590 lbs	Note 2
Coronet 400 Series
WH	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,577	$2,683	3,060 lbs	3,225 lbs	Note 3
WH	23	2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P	$2,601	$2,707	3,065 lbs	3,235 lbs	Note 3
WH	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,898	$3,004	3,495 lbs	3,605 lbs	Note 2
WH	46	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	-	$3,114	-	3,705 lbs	Note 2
Coronet 500 Series
WP	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	-	$2,886	-	3,235 lbs	Note 4
WP	23	2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P	-	$2,836	-	3,280 lbs	Note 4
WP	27	2 dr Convertible - 6P	-	$3,036	-	3,355 lbs	Note 4
WP	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	-	$3,186	-	3,615 lbs	Note 2
WP	46	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	-	$3,296	-	3,715 lbs	Note 2
Coronet R/T Series
WS	23	2 Dr Hardtop Coupe - 5P	-	$3,353	-	3,565 lbs	Note 5
WS	27	2 dr Convertible - 5P	-	$3,613	-	3,640 lbs	Note 5

Notes: Combined production total of all Coronets in 1968 = 196,242 45,000 Coronet Deluxe's were built; 19,300 were 6-cylinders and 25,700 were V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100). 33,100 Station wagons were built in both Deluxe, 440 and 500 trim lines; 2,600 were 6-cylinders and 30,500 were V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100). 103,500 Coronet 440 cars were built; 8,200 were 6-cylinders and 95,300 were V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100). No data available for Superbee production. 30,100 Coronet 500 cars were built; ALL were V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100). 10,900 Coronet R/T car were built; ALL were V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100). Chassis Specifications

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Track	Rear Track	Tires
Coronet	117 in	207 in	77 in	Not Available	Not Available	7.35 x 14
Coronet R/T	117 in	207 in	77 in	Not Available	Not Available	F70 x 14
Coronet Station Wagon	117 in	210 in	77 in	Not Available	Not Available	8.25 x 14

Available Transmissions Interior and Exterior Paint Chips 1968 Dodge Exterior Paint Codes. The first letter or number identifies the roof or accent color. The second letter or number identifies the body color. (For example, the combination WC on a Dodge would indicate the roof or accent area is in White and the body is finished in Medium Blue Metallic.) Paint code plates are located in the engine compartment on the left wheel housing or the left fender side shield. 1968 Dodge Interior Paint Codes 1. Low Gloss Colors require 2 ounces of DuPont 4528S Flattening Compound to a pint of unreduced color. 2. Gloss Colors Usage - Quarter Panel Upper Garnish Moulding, Quarter Garnish Extension & Lock Pillar Upper, "A & B" Pillars and "B" Pillar Cap, Door & Quarter Upper Inner Frame and Upper & Lower Garnish, Miscellaneous Suburban Parts. * Suburban Bow Clips ONLY. 3. Low Gloss Colors Usage - Roof Rails, Backlite Mouldings, "A" Pillar Cover, Console, Manual Seat Adjuster, Windshield Garnish Mouldings, Convertible Top Mechanism, and Miscellaneous Suburban Parts.

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