1968 Corvette
Wheelbase: 98" | Track: 58.3" Front / 59" Rear | Height: 47.8" Coupe | |
Length: 182.5" | Width: 69" | Curb Weight: 3,210 lbs. | |
Tire Size: F70x15" | Plant: St. Louis |
1968
was the year that Zora Arkus-Duntov was named Chief Engineer of Chevrolet. The Corvette Astro II was shown at the New York Auto Show. Both the Exterior and Interior of the Corvette were redesigned for 1968. The coupes featured a removable rear window and roof hatches.1968 Options:
Code | Description |
Quantity |
19437 |
Base Corvette Sport Coupe |
9,936 |
19467 |
Base Corvette Convertible |
18,630 |
Genuine Leather Seats |
2,429 |
|
A01 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows |
17,635 |
A02 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield |
5,509 |
A31 |
Power Windows |
7,065 |
A82 |
Headrests |
3,197 |
A85 |
Custom Shoulder Belts |
350 |
C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible) |
8,735 |
C08 |
Vinyl Covering For Aux. Hardtop |
3,050 |
C50 |
Rear Window Defroster |
693 |
C60 |
Air Conditioning |
5,664 |
F41 |
Special Front and Rear Suspension |
1,758 |
G81 |
Positraction Rear Axle |
27,008 |
J50 |
Power Brakes |
9,559 |
J56 |
Special Heavy Duty Brakes |
81 |
K66 |
Transistor Ignition System |
5,457 |
L36 |
427ci 390hp Engine |
7,717 |
L68 |
427ci 400hp Engine |
1,932 |
L71 |
427ci 435hp Engine |
2,898 |
L79 |
327ci 350hp Engine |
9,440 |
L88 |
427ci 430hp Engine |
80 |
L89 |
Aluminum Cylinder Heads For L71 |
624 |
M20 |
4 Speed Manual Transmission |
10,760 |
M21 |
4 Speed Manual Close Ratio |
12,337 |
M22 |
4 Speed Manual Close Ratio Heavy Duty |
80 |
M40 |
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission |
5,063 |
N11 |
Off Road Exhaust System |
4,695 |
N36 |
Telescopic Steering Column |
6,447 |
N40 |
Power Steering |
12,364 |
P01 |
Bright Metal Wheel Cover |
8,971 |
PT6 |
Red Stripe Tires F70x15 |
11,686 |
PT7 |
White Stripe Tires F70x15 |
9,692 |
UA6 |
Alarm System |
388 |
U15 |
Speed Warning Indicator |
3,453 |
U69 |
AM/FM Radio |
24,609 |
U79 |
AM/FM Radio Stereo |
3,311 |
Serial Numbers: 194378S400001 through 194378S428566
For Convertibles, the fourth digit is a "6"
Suffix:
HE: 327ci, 300hp MT | IO: 427ci, 400hp AT |
HO: 327ci, 300hp AT | IQ: 427ci, 390hp AT |
HP: 327ci, 350hp MT, PS, AC | IR: 427ci, 435hp MT |
HT: 327ci, 350hp MT | IT: 427ci, 430hp (L88), MT |
IL: 427ci, 390hp MT | IU: 427ci, 435hp MT, AH |
IM: 427ci, 400hp MT |
MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, PS=Power Steering, AC=Air Conditioning, AH=Aluminum Head
Base Engine: 327ci V8 300hp