1968 Chevrolet Camaro |
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History
The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Chevrolet Camaro (first generation) page on 31 July 2016, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The styling of the 1968 Camaro was very similar to the 1967 design. With the introduction of Astro Ventilation, a fresh-air-inlet system, the side vent windows were deleted. Side marker lights were added on the front and rear fenders which was a government requirement for all 1968 vehicles. It also had a more pointed front grille and divided rear taillights. The front running lights (on non-RS models) were also changed from circular to oval. The big block SS models received chrome hood inserts that imitated velocity stacks.
The shock absorber mounting was staggered to resolve wheel hop issues and higher performance models received multi-leaf rear springs instead of single-leaf units. A 396 cu in (6.5 L) 350 hp (261 kW) big block engine was added as an option for the SS, and the Z28 appeared in Camaro brochures. The 427 cu in (7.0 l) was not available as a Regular Production Option (RPO). Several dealers, such as Baldwin-Motion, Dana, and Yenko, offered the 427 as a dealer-installed replacement for the factory-supplied 396 cid engine.
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| Hardtop | Convertible | |
|---|---|---|
| Body Code | STD37 | STD67 |
| Length | 184.7" | 184.7" |
| Wheelbase | 108.0" | 108.0" |
| Weight | 2,810 lbs. w/I6 engine 2,955 w/V8 engine | 3,110 lbs. w/I6 engine 3,245 w/V8 engine |
| Base MSRP | $2,588 | $2,802 |
| Engine Displacement | 230 | 250 | 302 | 327 | 327 | 396 | 427 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | I6 | I6 | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.875" x 3.25" | 4.001" x 3.25" | |||||
| Compression Ratio | 8.50 | 8.50 | 11.00 | 8.75 | 10.00 | 11.0 | 11.25 |
| Brake Horsepower (BHP) | 140 @ 4400 RPM | 155 @ 4200 RPM | 290 @ 4400 RPM | 210 @ 4600 RPM | 275 @ 4800 RPM | 375 @ 5600 RPM | 435 @ 5800 RPM |
| Hardtop | Convertible | TOTALS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Cylinder Standard | 37,263 | 2,756 | 40,019 |
| 8-Cylinder Standard | 131,373 | 13,294 | 144,667 |
| 6-Cylinder Deluxe | 10,193 | 757 | 10,950 |
| 8-Cylinder Deluxe | 35,878 | 3,633 | 39,511 |
| TOTALS | 214,707 | 20,440 | 235,147 |
| Code | Name | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| A01 | Soft-Ray all tinted glass | $30.55 |
| A02 | Soft-Ray tinted windshield only | $21.10 |
| A31 | Power windows | $100.10 |
| A39 | Custom deluxe front and rear belts | $7.90 |
| A67 | Rear folding seat | $42.15 |
| A85 | Custom deluxe front shoulder belts | $26.35 |
| AK1 | Custom deluxe seat and shoulder belts | $11.10 |
| AL4 | Strato-Back front bench seat | $32.65 |
| AS1 | Front shoulder belts | $23.20 |
| AS2 | Strato-Ease headrests | $52.70 |
| AS4 | Custom deluxe rear shoulder belts | $26.35 |
| AS5 | Standard rear shoulder belts | $23.20 |
| B37 | Color-keyed floor mats | $10.55 |
| B93 | Door edge guards | $4.25 |
| C06 | Power convertible top | $52.70 |
| C08 | Vinyl roof cover | $73.75 |
| C50 | Rear window defroster with Sport Coupe | $21.10 |
| C50 | Rear window defroster with convertible | $31.60 |
| C60 | Air conditioning | $360.20 |
| D33 | Left-hand remote-controlled outside rearview mirror | $9.50 |
| D55 | Center front seat console | $50.60 |
| D80 | Rear deck lid spoiler | $32.65 |
| D90 | Sport striping | $25.30 |
| D91 | Front end "bumblebee" stripe | $14.75 |
| D96 | Accent striping | $13.70 |
| F41 | Heavy-duty Sport suspension | $10.55 |
| G31 | Special heavy-duty rear springs | $20.05 |
| G80 | Positraction rear axle | $42.15 |
| J50 | Power brakes | $42.15 |
| J52 | Front disc brakes | $100.10 |
| K02 | Temperature-controlled declutching fan | $15.80 |
| K30 | Speed and cruise control | $52.70 |
| K76 | 61-amp Delcotron alternator | $26.35 |
| K79 | 42-amp Delcotron alternator | $10.55 |
| KD5 | Positive crankcase ventilation | $6.35 |
| L30 | 327-cid 275-hp V-8 | $92.70 |
| L34 | 396-cid 350-hp V-8 in Camaro SS only | $368.65 |
| L48 | 350-cid 295-hp V-8 | $210.65 |
| L78 | 396-cid 375-hp V-8 | $500.30 |
| L78/L89 | 396-cid 375-hp V-8 with aluminum cylinder heads in Camaro SS only | $868.95 |
| M11 | Floor mounted gearshift lever | $10.55 |
| M13 | Special three-speed manual transmission | $79 |
| M20 | Wide-ratio four-speed manual transmission | $184.35 |
| M21 | Close-ratio four-speed manual transmission | $184.35 |
| M22 | Close-ratio heavy-duty four-speed manual transmission | $310.70 |
| M35 | Powerglide automatic transmission with six-cylinder engines | $184.35 |
| M35 | Powerglide automatic transmission with small block V-8s | $194.35 |
| M40 | Turbo-Hydra-Matic transmission | $237.00 |
| MB1 | Torque drive transmission | $68.65 |
| N10 | Dual exhaust system | $27.40 |
| N33 | Comfortilt steering wheel | $42.15 |
| N34 | Walnut grained steering wheel | $31.60 |
| N40 | Power steering | $84.30 |
| N44 | "Quick-Response" variable-ratio steering | $15.80 |
| N65 | Spacesaver spare tire | $19.35 |
| N95 | Simulated wire wheel covers | $73.75 |
| N96 | Mag-style wheel covers | $73.75 |
| NF2 | Deep-Tone dual exhaust system | $27.40 |
| P01 | Bright metal wheel covers | $21.10 |
| P58 | 7.35 x 14 white sidewall tires | $31.35 |
| PA2 | Mag-spoke wheel covers | $73.75 |
| PW7 | F70-14 white sidewall tires | $64.75 |
| PW8 | F70-14 red stripe tires | $64.75 |
| PY4 | F70-14 fiberglass-belted tires | $26.55 |
| PY5 | Fiberglass-belted red stripe tires | $26.55 |
| T60 | Heavy-duty battery | $7.40 |
| U03 | Tri-volume horn | $13.70 |
| U15 | Speed warning indicator | $10.55 |
| U17 | Special instrumentation | $94.80 |
| U46 | Light monitoring system | $26.35 |
| U57 | Stereo tape player | $133.80 |
| U63 | AM radio | $61.10 |
| U69 | AM/FM radio | $133.80 |
| U73 | Manual rear-mounted radio antenna | $9.50 |
| U79 | Push-button AM/FM stereo radio | $239.15 |
| U80 | Rear seat speaker | $13.20 |
| V01 | Heavy duty radiator | $13.70 |
| V31 | Front bumper guard | $12.65 |
| V32 | Rear bumper guard | $12.65 |
| Z21 | Style trim | $47.40 |
| Z22 | Rally Sport package | $105.35 |
| Z23 | Special interior group | $17.95 |
| Z27 | Camaro Super Sport package | $210.65-868.95 |
| Z28 | Special Performance package | $400.25-858.40 |
| Z87 | Custom interior | $110.60 |
| ZJ7 | Rally wheels | $31.60 |
| ZJ9 | Auxiliary lighting in Sport Coupe without custom interior option | $13.70 |
| ZJ9 | Auxiliary lighting in Sport Coupe with custom interior option | $11.10 |
| ZJ9 | Auxiliary lighting in convertible without custom interior option | $9.50 |
| ZJ9 | Auxiliary lighting in convertible with custom interior option | $6.85 |
| Optional axle ratios | $2.15 |
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 9 September 1968 | NHTSA Recall 68V085000 1968 Buick Skylark, 1968 Buick Special, 1968 Chevrolet, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II, 1968 Chevrolet El Camino, 1968 Oldsmobile F-85, 1968 Pontiac Firebird, 1968 Pontiac Tempest Vehicle Speed Control National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| Type & Item # | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Model Kit - AMT PK-4166 | '68 Camaro Z28 | Street Machines, Matchbox, 1:25 scale |
