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1968 Camaro Information
Production Numbers:
Coupe: 176,813
Convertible: 20,440
Z28: 7,199
RS: 40,977
SS: 30,695
Total 235,147
Dealer Introduction: 9/21/67
Dimensions:
| Length: 184.7 inches |
Height:51.5 inches |
Width: 72.6 inches |
Wheelbase: 108.0 inches |
1968 Engines:
|
CID |
Config |
Bore & Stroke |
BHP @ RPM |
Torque @ rpm |
Comp |
Carb. |
| Base |
230 |
L-6 |
3.875 x 3.25 |
140 @ 4400 |
220 @ 1600 |
8.50:1 |
1V |
| L-22 |
250 |
L-6 |
3.857 x 3.53 |
155 @ 4200 |
235 @ 1600 |
8.50:1 |
1V |
| Z-28 |
302 |
V-8 |
4.002 x 3.005 |
290 @ 5800 |
290 @ 4200 |
11.0:1 |
4V |
| Base |
327 |
V-8 |
4.001 x 3.25 |
210 @ 4600 |
320 @ 2400 |
8.75:1 |
2V |
| L-30 |
327 |
V-8 |
4.001 x 3.25 |
275 @ 4800 |
355 @ 3200 |
10.0:1 |
4V |
| L-48 |
350 |
V-8 |
4.00 x 3.48 |
295 @ 4000 |
380 @ 3200 |
10.25:1 |
4V |
| L-35 |
396 |
V-8 |
4.094 x 3.76 |
325 @ 4800 |
410 @ 3200 |
10.25:1 |
4V |
| L-34 |
396 |
V-8 |
4.094 x 3.76 |
350 @ 5200 |
415 @ 3400 |
10.25:1 |
4V |
| L-78 |
396 |
V-8 |
4,094 x 3.76 |
375 @ 5600 |
415 @ 3600 |
11.0:1 |
4V |
| L-89 |
396 |
V-8 |
4.094 x 3.76 |
375 @ 5600 |
415 @ 3600 |
11.0:1 |
Note: L-89 differed from L-78 by having aluminum heads, larger valves, a specific Holley
carburetor, different transmission, etc.
1968 Drivetrains
|
|
Base |
L-22 |
Z-28 |
Base |
L-30 |
L-48 |
L-35 |
L-34 |
L-78 |
L-89 |
|
|
230 |
250 |
302 |
327 |
327 |
350 |
396 |
396 |
396 |
396 |
| 3-spd. manual |
1 |
2.85:1 |
2.85:1 |
N.o. |
2.54:1 |
2.54:1 |
2.41:1a |
2.41:1 |
2.41:1 |
2.41:1 |
2.41:1 |
| transmission |
2 |
1.68:1 |
1.68:1 |
N.O. |
1.50:1 |
1.50:1 |
1.59:1 |
1.59:1 |
1.59:1 |
1.59:1 |
1.59:1 |
| ratios |
3 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
N.o. |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
|
R |
2.95:1 |
2.95:1 |
N.O. |
2.63:1 |
2.63:1 |
2.41:1 |
2.41:1 |
2.41:1 |
2.41:1 |
2.41-1 |
| Clutch diam., in. |
|
9.12 |
9.12 |
N.o. |
10.34 |
10.34 |
11.0 |
11.0 |
11.0 |
11.0 |
11.0:1 |
| Axle ratios |
S |
3.08:1 |
3.08:1 |
N.o. |
3.08:1 |
3.08:1 |
3.31:1 |
3.07:1 |
3.31:1 |
3.55:1 |
3.55:1 |
|
E |
2.73:1 |
2.73:1 |
N.o. |
2.73:1 |
2.73:1 |
3.07:1 |
2.73:1 |
3.07:1 |
3.31:1 |
3.31:1 |
|
P |
3.55:1 |
3.55:1 |
N.o. |
3.55:1 |
3.55:1 |
3.55:1 |
3.31:1 |
3.55:1b |
3.73:1b |
3.73:1b |
| 4-spd. manual |
1 |
2.85:1 |
2.85:1 |
2.20:1c |
2.54:1 |
2.54:1 |
2.52:1 |
2.52:1 |
2.52:1 |
2.20:1c |
2.20:1c |
| transmission |
2 |
2.02:1 |
2.02:1 |
1.64:1 |
1.80:1 |
1.80:1 |
1.88:1 |
1.88:1 |
1.88:1 |
1.64:1 |
1.64:1 |
| ratios |
3 |
1.35:1 |
1.35:1 |
1.27:1 |
1.44:1 |
1.44:1 |
1.46:1 |
1.46:1 |
1.46:1 |
1.27:1 |
1.27:1 |
|
4 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
|
R |
2.85:1 |
2.85:1 |
2.26:1 |
2.54:1 |
2.54:1 |
2.54:1 |
2.59:1 |
2.59:1 |
2.26:1 |
2.26:1 |
| Clutch diam., in. |
|
9.12 |
9.12 |
10.34 |
10.34 |
10.34 |
11.0 |
11.0 |
11.0 |
11.0 |
11.0:1 |
| Axle ratios |
S |
3.08:1 |
3.08:1 |
3.73:1 |
3.08:1 |
3.08:1 |
3.31:1 |
3.07:1 |
3.31:1 |
3.55:1 |
3.55:1 |
|
E |
2.73:1 |
2.73:1 |
3.07:1 |
2.73:1 |
2.73:1 |
3.07:1 |
2.73:1 |
3.07:1 |
3.31:1 |
3.31:1 |
|
P |
3.55:1 |
3.55:1 |
3.31:1b |
3.55:1 |
3.55:1 |
3:55:1b |
3.31:1 |
3.55:1b |
3.73:1b |
3.73:1b |
| Torque-Drive, |
1 |
1.82:1 |
1.82:1 |
N.o. |
1.76:1 |
1.76:1 |
1.76:1 |
2.48:1 |
2.48:1 |
N.o. |
N.o. |
| Powerglide& tur- |
2 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
N.o. |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.48:1 |
1.48:1 |
N.o. |
N.o. |
| boHydra-Matic |
3 |
-- |
-- |
N.o. |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
N.o. |
N.o. |
| ratios |
R |
1.82:1 |
1.82:1 |
N.o. |
1.76:1 |
1.76:1 |
1.76:1 |
2.08:1 |
2.08:1 |
N.o. |
N.o. |
| Axle ratios |
S |
2.73:1d |
2.73:1d |
N.o. |
2.73:1d |
2.73:1d |
3.07:1 |
2.73:1d |
3.07:1d |
N.o. |
N.o. |
|
E |
2.56:1 |
2.56:1 |
N.o. |
2.56:1 |
2.56:1 |
2.73:1 |
2.56:1 |
2.73:1 |
N.o. |
N.o. |
|
P |
3.55:1 |
3.55:1 |
N.o. |
3.55:1 |
3.55:1 |
3.31:1b |
3.07:1 |
3.31:1b |
N.o. |
N.o. |
a = Ratios given are for heavy-duty 3-speed; standard 3-speed also available with same
ratios as L-30 327 V-8.
b = Certain performance ratios from 3.55:1 to 4.88:1 optional.
c = Alternate close-ratio 4-speed available with ratios identical to L-48 350 V-8, plus
heavy-duty 4-speed with same ratios shown.
d = RS came with 3.07 or 3.08:1 axle ratio.
Engine Codes
| BA: 230ci, mt |
CQ: 250ci, pg |
MQ: 396ci, sp |
| BB: 230ci, ac, hc |
CR: 250ci, ac, pg |
MR: 396ci, at, hp |
| BC: 230ci, ac |
EA: 327ci, ar, mt |
MS: 396ci, mt |
| BD: 230ci, ac |
EE: 327ci,pg |
MT: 396ci, ah, sp |
| BE: 230ci, ex, mt |
MA: 327ci, mt, tb |
MU: 350ci, pg |
| BF: 230ci, pg |
ME: 327ci, pg, tb |
MV: 396ci,copo 9737 |
| BH: 230ci, ac, pg |
MF: 350ci, copo 9665 |
MW: 396ci |
| BL: 230ci, copo 9801 |
MG: 327ci, ex, tb |
MX: 396ci, hp |
| BR: 230ci, ex, pg |
MH: 327ci, ex, pg, tb |
MY: 396ci, at |
| CM: 250ci, mt |
MI: 302ci, copo 9665 |
CN: 250ci, ac |
| MO: 302ci, mt |
Block Casting:
302ci, 327ci, 350ci: 3914660, 3914678
396ci: 3916323, 3935440
Abbreviations:
ac=air conditioning, ah=aluminum heads, ar=air injection reactor, at=Turbo Hydra-Matic
automatic transmission, ci=cubic inch, copo=central office production order, ex=export,
hc=heavy-duty clutch, hp=high performance, pg=Powerglide automatic transmission,
mt=rnanual transmission, sp=special high performance, tb=two barrel carburetor.
Transmission Codes
| Type |
Plant |
Code |
| 3-speed w/Overdrive |
Saginaw |
O |
| 3-speed, 4-speed |
McKinnon |
K |
| 3-speed, Heavy Duty |
Muncie |
H |
| 4-Speed |
Saginaw |
R |
| 4-Speed |
Muncie |
P |
| Powerglide |
Cleveland |
C |
| Powerglide |
Toledo |
T |
| Powerglide |
McKinnon |
E |
Rear Axle Codes
| Code |
Ratio |
Code |
Ratio |
| BA |
2.56:1 |
PH |
3.55:1 Locking |
| BB |
2.56:1 |
PK |
3.55:1 |
| BC |
3.36:1 |
PN |
2.56:1 |
| BD |
3.36:1 Locking |
PO |
2.56:1 Locking |
| BI |
2.73:1 |
PP |
3.31:1 |
| BL |
3.07:1 |
PR |
3.31:1 Locking |
| BM |
3.31:1 |
PX |
2.73:1 Locking |
| BN |
3.55:1 |
PY |
2.56:1 |
| BO |
3.73:1 |
PZ |
2.56:1 Locking |
| BP |
2.73:1 |
QE |
3.55:1 |
| BQ |
2.73:1 Locking |
QN |
4.88:1 Locking |
| BR |
3.07:1 Locking |
QS |
2.56:1 Locking |
| BS |
3.31:1 Locking |
QT |
2.73:1 Locking |
| BT |
3.55:1 Locking |
QU |
3.07:1 Locking |
| BU |
3.73:1 Locking |
QV |
3.31:1 Locking |
| BV |
4.10:1 Locking |
QW |
3.55:1 Locking |
| BW |
4.56:1 Locking |
QX |
3.73:1 Locking |
| BX |
4.88:1 Locking |
QY |
4.10:1 Locking |
| BY |
2.73:1 Locking |
QZ |
4.56:1 Locking |
| BZ |
2.73:1 |
Q2 |
3.55:1 |
| PA |
3.08:1 |
Q3 |
3.55:1 Locking |
| PB |
3.31:1 |
Q9 |
3.55:1 |
| PE |
3.08:1 Locking |
| PG |
3.07:1 Locking |
1968 Factory Options
| RPO |
Description |
Quantity |
Retail |
|
| 12337 |
Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder |
47,456 |
$2,565.00 |
| 12367 |
Camaro Convertible, 6-cylinder |
3,513 |
2,802.00 |
| 12437 |
Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder |
167,251 |
2,670.00 |
| 12467 |
Camaro Convertible, 8-cylinder |
16,927 |
2,908.00 |
| AK1 |
belts, custom deluxe seat and shoulder (coupe) |
22,988 |
11.10 |
| AL4 |
Seat, front Strato-back (coupe) |
4,896 |
32.65 |
| AS1 |
Belts, standard type front shoulder (conv) |
70 |
23.20 |
| AS2 |
Head Restraints, driver and passenger |
2,234 |
52.70 |
| AS4 |
Belts, custom deluxe type rear shoulder |
109 |
26.35 |
| AS5 |
Belts. standard type rear shoulder |
24 |
23.20 |
| A01 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows |
65,329 |
30.55 |
| A02 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield only |
60,677 |
21.10 |
| A31 |
Power Windows |
3,304 |
100.10 |
| A39 |
Belts, custom deluxe front and rear (conv) |
3,560 |
7.90 |
| A67 |
Folding Rear Seat |
| A85 |
Belts, custom deluxe front shoulder (conv) |
222 |
26.35 |
| B37 |
Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear |
30,713 |
10.55 |
| B93 |
Guards, door edge |
49,395 |
4.25 |
| C06 |
Top, power (convertible) |
9,580 |
52.70 |
| C08 |
Vinyl Roof Cover (coupe) |
77,065 |
73.75 |
| C50 |
Defroster, rear window ($31.60 for conv) |
6,181 |
21.10 |
| C60 |
Air Conditioning |
35,866 |
360.20 |
| D33 |
Mirror, left outside remote control |
4,740 |
9.50 |
| D55 |
Console (includes floor-mount shifter) |
140,530 |
50.60 |
| D80 |
Auxiliary Panel and Valance (spoiler) |
15,520 |
32.65 |
| D90 |
Striping, sport (included with Super Sport) |
30,541 |
25.30 |
| D91 |
Band, front accent |
40,487 |
14.75 |
| D96 |
Striping, fender |
19,657 |
13.70 |
| F41 |
Suspension, special purpose front and rear |
7,117 |
10.55 |
| GT1 |
Rear Axle, 2.56 Ratio |
| G31 |
Springs, special rear (incl rear bumper guards) |
821 |
20.05 |
| G80 |
Positraction Rear Axle |
36,710 |
42.15 |
| - |
Rear Axle, optional ratios |
- |
2.15 |
| G94 |
Rear Axle, 3.31 Ratio |
| G96 |
Rear Axle, 3.55 Ratio |
| G97 |
Rear Axle, 2.73 Ratio |
| H01 |
Rear Axle, 3.07 Ratio |
| H05 |
Rear Axle, 3.73 Ratio |
| J50 |
Power Brakes,.front and rear drum |
44,196 |
42.15 |
| J52 |
Power Brakes, front disc, rear drum |
20,117 |
100.10 |
| KD5 |
Ventilation, engine heavy-duty closed positive |
30 |
6.35 |
| K02 |
Fan, temperature controlled (V8 only) |
1,285 |
15.80 |
| K05 |
Engine Block Heater |
| K30 |
Speed and Cruise Control |
327 |
52.70 |
| K76 |
Generator, 61-amp Delcotron |
90 |
26.35 |
| K79 |
Generator, 42-amp Delcotron |
189 |
10.55 |
| L22 |
Engine, 250ci, 155hp Turbo-Thrift 6-cyl |
28,647 |
26.35 |
| L30 |
Engine, 327ci, 275hp Turbo-Fire V8 |
21,686 |
92.70 |
| L34 |
Super Sport, with 396ci, 350hp engine |
2,579 |
368.65 |
| L35 |
Super Sport, with 396ci, 325hp engine |
10,773 |
263.30 |
| L48 |
Super Sport, with 350ci, 295hp engine |
12,496 |
210.65 |
| L78 |
Super Sport, with 396ci, 375hp engine |
4,575 |
500.30 |
| L89 |
Super Sport, 396ci, 375hp, aluminum heads |
272 |
868.95 |
| MB1 |
Transmission, Torque-drive (6-cylinder only) |
3,099 |
68.65 |
| M11 |
Shift Lever, floor mounted |
30,192 |
10.55 |
| M13 |
Transmission, special 3-speed manual |
752 |
79.00 |
| M20 |
Transmission, 4-speed wide range manual |
35,161 |
184.35 |
| M21 |
Transmission, 4-speed close ratio manual |
11,134 |
184.35 |
| M22 |
Transmission, 4-speed close ratio heavy-duty |
1,277 |
310.70 |
| M35 |
Transmission, Powerglide automatic |
127,165 |
184.35 |
| M40 |
Transmission, Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic |
5,466 |
237.00 |
| NF2 |
Exhaust System, dual (deep-tone mufflers) |
9,024 |
27.40 |
| N10 |
Exhaust System, dual |
4,462 |
27.40 |
| N30 |
Steering Wheel, deluxe |
9,178 |
4.25 |
| N33 |
Tilt Steering Column |
5,294 |
42.15 |
| N34 |
Steering Wheel, wood-grained plastic rim |
5,649 |
31.60 |
| N40 |
Power Steering |
115,280 |
84.30 |
| N44 |
Special Steering, quick ratio |
3,090 |
15.80 |
| N65 |
Tire, space saver |
1,021 |
19.35 |
| N95 |
Wheel Covers, simulated wire |
3,988 |
73.75 |
| N96 |
Wheel Covers, mag style |
6,072 |
73.75 |
| PA2 |
Wheel Covers, mag-spoke style |
4,085 |
73.75 |
| PW7 |
Tires, F70xl4 2-ply white stripe |
26,670 |
64.75 |
| PW8 |
Tires, F70xl4 2-ply red stripe |
6,686 |
64.75 |
| PY4 |
Tires, F70xl4 fiberglass belt white stripe |
- |
26.55 |
| PY5 |
Tires, F70xl4 fiberglass belt red stripe |
- |
26.55 |
| P01 |
Wheel Covers, bright metal |
133,742 |
21.10 |
| P58 |
Tires, 7.35xl4 two-ply whitewall |
141,178 |
31.35 |
| T60 |
Battery, heavy duty |
8,196 |
7.40 |
| U03 |
Horn, tri-volume |
768 |
13.70 |
| U15 |
Speed Warning Indicator |
2,344 |
10.55 |
| U17 |
Special Instruments (requires V8 & console) |
20,263 |
94.80 |
| U25 |
Luggage Compartment Lamp |
| U26 |
Underhood Lamp |
| U27 |
Glove Compartment Lamp |
| U28 |
Ash Tray Lamp |
| U29 |
Instrument Panel Courtesy Lights |
| U35 |
Clock, electric (included with RPO U17) |
20,319 |
15.80 |
| U46 |
Light Monitoring System |
1,755 |
26.35 |
| U57 |
Stereo Tape System |
4,155 |
133.80 |
| U63 |
Radio, AM pushbutton |
192,805 |
61.10 |
| U69 |
Radio, AM-FM pushbutton |
7,214 |
133.80 |
| U73 |
Antenna, manual rear mount |
21,729 |
9.50 |
| U79 |
Radio, AM-FM stereo |
1,335 |
239.15 |
| U80 |
Speaker, rear seat |
23,198 |
13.20 |
| V01 |
Radiator, heavy duty |
4,682 |
13.70 |
| V31 |
Guards, front bumper |
19,455 |
12.65 |
| V32 |
Guards, rear bumper |
18,628 |
12.65 |
| ZJ7 |
Wheels, rally |
8,047 |
31.60 |
| ZJ9 |
Auxiliary Lighting Group |
18,099 |
13.70 |
| ZK3 |
Deluxe Seat Belts and Front Seat Shoulder Harness |
| Z21 |
Style Trim Group |
93,235 |
42.15 |
| Z22 |
Rally Sport Package |
40,977 |
105.35 |
| Z23 |
Interior, special (included with RPO Z87) |
57,098 |
17.95 |
| Z28 |
Special Performance Package (coupe) |
7,199 |
400.25 |
| Z87 |
Custom Interior |
50,461 |
110.60 |
1968 Colors
| Paint Code |
Exterior |
Soft Top |
Stripes |
Interiors |
| AA |
Tuxedo Black |
B-BK-W |
W |
B-Bh-Bk-G-Ih-Pb-R-T |
| CC |
Ermine White |
B-BK-W |
Bk |
B-Bh-Bk-G-Ih-Pb-R-T |
| DD |
Grotto Blue |
B-BK-W |
W |
B-Bh-Bk-Ih-Pb |
| EE |
Fathom Blue |
B-BK-W |
W |
B-Bh-Bk-Ih-Pb |
| FF |
Island Teal |
B-BK-W |
W |
B-Bh-Bk-Ih-Pb |
| GG |
Ash Gold |
B-BK-W |
Bk |
Bh-Bk-Ih-G-Pb |
| HH |
Grecian Green |
B-BK-W |
Bk |
Bh-Bk-Ih-Pb |
| JJ |
Rallye Green |
B-BK-W |
W |
Bh-Bk-Ih-Pb |
| KK |
Tripoli Turquoise |
B-BK-W |
Bk |
Bh-Bk-Ih-Pb-T |
| LL |
Teal Blue |
B-BK-W |
W |
B-Bh-Bk-Ih-Pb |
| NN |
Cordovan Maroon |
B-BK-W |
W |
B-Bh-Bk-Ih-Pb |
| OO |
Corvette Bronze |
B-BK-W |
Bk |
Bh-Bk-Ih-Pb |
| pp |
Seafrost Green |
B-BK-W |
Bk |
Bh-Bk-Ih-G-Pb |
| RR |
Matador Red |
B-BK-W |
W-Bk |
Bh-Bk-Ih-Pb-R |
| TT |
Palomino Ivory |
B-BK-W |
Bk |
Bh-Bk-G-Ih-Pb |
| UU |
LeMans Blue |
B-BK-W |
W |
B-Bh-Bk-Ih-Pb |
| VV |
Sequoia Green |
B-BK-W |
W |
Bh-Bk-G-Ih-Pb |
| YY |
Butternut Yellow |
B-BK-W |
Bk |
Bh-Bk-G-Ih-Pb |
| ZZ |
British Green |
B-BK-W |
W |
Bh-Bk-G-Ih-Pb |
| Vinyl Top |
|
|
|
Convertibile Top |
| Color |
Code |
|
|
Color |
Code |
| White |
1 |
|
|
White |
1 |
| Black |
2 |
|
|
Black |
2 |
| Blue |
3 |
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Blue |
3 |
Interior Codes:
712=Bk-Sb, 713=Bk-Sbh, 714=Bk-Cb, 715=Bk-Cbh,
716=Ih-Cb, 717=B-Sb, 718=B-Sbh, 719=B-Cb, 720=B-Cbh, 721=G-cb, 722=G-Sb, 723=G-Sbh,
724=R-Sb, 725=R-Cb, 726=T-Cb, 727=T-Cbh, 730 (&711)=Pb-Cb, 749=Bh-Cb.
Abbreviations:
B = Blue, Bh = Black houndstooth, Bk = Black, G = Gold, Ih = Ivory
houndstooth, Pb = Pardunent-black, R = Red, Sb = Standard bucket, Sbh = Standard bench, Cb
= Custom bucket, Cbh = Custom bench, T = Turquoise, W = White.
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