1968 Corvette Specifications
The 1968 Corvette marked the introduction of the "Shark," a longer, meaner boulevard cruiser. Though the handling was rough and Corvette still had some kinks to work out, the car was powerful and exhilarating to drive. Here are the specifications for the 1968 Corvette Shark:
 1968 Corvette engines were a rerun of '67, including big-block 427s offering 390, 400, and 435 bhp. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Convertible | Coupe |
| Wheelbase, inches | 98.0 | 98.0 |
| Length, inches | 182.1 | 182.1 |
| Width, inches | 69.2 | 69.2 |
| Track, inches | front: 58.3 rear: 59.0 | front: 58.3 rear: 59.0 |
| Height, inches | 47.8 | 47.8 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,425 | 3,260 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible/coupe)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, lateral leaf springs, struts, U-joint halfshafts, trailing arms, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
Wheels/Tires
7x15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
4-speed manual (opt)
3-speed Hydra-Matic (opt)
Standard axle ratio
3.70:1
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 5.35/327 | 5.35/327 | 7.0/427 | 7.0/427 | 7.0/427 | 7.0/427 |
| Bore × stroke, inches | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.25 x 3.76 | 4.25 x 3.76 | 4.25 x 3.76 | 4.25 x 3.76 |
| Fuel Management | 1 x 4-bbl. | 1 x 4-bbl. | 1 x 4-bbl. | 3 x 2-bbl. | 3 x 2-bbl. | 1 x 4-bbl. |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 300 @ 5,000 | 350 @ 5,800 | 390 @ 5,400 | 400 @ 5,400 | 435 @ 5,800 | 430 @ 5,200 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 360 @ 3,400 | 360 @ 3,600 | 460 @ 3,600 | 460 @ 3,600 | 460 @ 4,000 | 450 @ 4,400 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 300 hp, 4-sp man. |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 6.5 |
| 0-100 mph, sec | NA |
| 1/4-mile, sec @ mph | 13.41 @ 109.5 |
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door convertible | 18,630 | $4,320.00 |
| 2-door coupe | 9,936 | 4,663.00 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Leather Seats | 2,429 | $79.00 |
| Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all | 17,635 | 15.80 |
| Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield | 5,509 | 10.55 |
| Power Windows | 7,065 | 57.95 |
| Headrests | 3,197 | 42.15 |
| Custom Shoulder Belts (std w/coupe) | 350 | 26.35 |
| Auxiliary Hardtop | 8,735 | 231.75 |
| Vinyl Covering | 3,050 | 52.70 |
| Rear Window Defroster | 693 | 31.60 |
| Air Conditioning | 5,664 | 412.90 |
| Special Front and Rear Suspension | 1,758 | 36.90 |
| Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios | 27,008 | 46.35 |
| Power Brakes | 9,559 | 42.15 |
| Special Heavy Duty Brakes | 81 | 384.45 |
| Transistor Ignition System | 5,457 | 73.75 |
| 390 hp Engine | 7,717 | 200.15 |
| 400 hp Engine | 1,932 | 305.50 |
| 435 hp Engine | 2,898 | 437.10 |
| 350 hp Engine | 9,440 | 105.35 |
| 430 hp Engine | 80 | 947.90 |
| Aluminum Cylinder Heads for L71 | 624 | 805.75 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission | 10,760 | 184.35 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 12,337 | 184.35 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty | 80 | 263.30 |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | 5,063 | 226.45 |
| Off Road Exhaust System | 4,695 | 36.90 |
| Telescopic Steering Column | 6,477 | 42.15 |
| Power Steering | 12,364 | 94.80 |
| Bright Metal Wheel Cover | 8,971 | 57.95 |
| Red Stripe Tires, F70 x 15 nylon | 11,686 | 31.30 |
| White Stripe Tires, F70 x 15 nylon | 9,692 | 31.30 |
| Alarm System | 388 | 26.35 |
| Speed Warning Indicator | 3,453 | 10.55 |
| AM/FM Radio | 24,609 | 172.75 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo | 3,311 | 278.10 |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production | Color Choice | Production |
| Tuxedo Black | 708 | Polar White | 1,868 |
| Rally Red | 2,918 | LeMans Blue | 4,722 |
| International Blue | 2,473 | British Green | 4,779 |
| Safari Yellow | 3,133 | Silverstone Silver | 3,435 |
| Cordovan Maroon | 1,155 | Corvette Bronze | 3,374 |
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