1968 Corvette Coupe Specifications, Options and Production Numbers

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Available Body Styles:

Coupe Convertible

Production & Specifications

Total Production

9,936

Wheelbase

98.00"

Length

182.50"

Width

69.00"

Height

47.80"

Curb Weight

3,210.00 lbs.

Track Front/Rear

58.30" / 59.00"

Tire Size

F70x15"

Plant Built

St. Louis

Base Engine

327ci V8 300hp

Serial Range

194378S400001 through 194378S428566

Total Production	9,936
Wheelbase	98.00"
Length	182.50"
Width	69.00"
Height	47.80"
Curb Weight	3,210.00 lbs.
Track F/R	58.30" / 59.00"
Tire Size	F70x15"
Plant Built	St. Louis
Base Engine	327ci V8 300hp
Serial Range	194378S400001 through 194378S428566

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Options for Model Year 1968, Coupe

* = Option price during model year
** = Option price adjusted for inflation, in 2025 dollars

Code	Description	Quantity	1968*	2025**
19437	Base Corvette Sport Coupe	9,936	$4,663	$43,440
	Genuine Leather Seats	2,429	$49	$456
A01	Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows	17,635	$16	$147
A02	Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield	5,509	$11	$98
A31	Power Windows	7,065	$58	$540
A82	Headrests	3,197	$42	$393
A85	Custom Shoulder Belts	350	$26	$245
C07	Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible)	8,735	$232	$2,159
C08	Vinyl Covering For Aux. Hardtop	3,050	$53	$491
C50	Rear Window Defroster	693	$32	$294
C60	Air Conditioning	5,664	$413	$3,847
F41	Special Front and Rear Suspension	1,758	$37	$344
G81	Positraction Rear Axle	27,008	$46	$432
J50	Power Brakes	9,559	$42	$393
J56	Special Heavy Duty Brakes	81	$384	$3,581
K66	Transistor Ignition System	5,457	$74	$687
L36	427ci 390hp Engine	7,717	$200	$1,865
L68	427ci 400hp Engine	1,932	$306	$2,846
L71	427ci 435hp Engine	2,898	$437	$4,072
L79	327ci 350hp Engine	9,440	$105	$981
L88	427ci 430hp Engine	80	$948	$8,831
L89	Aluminum Cylinder Heads For L71	624	$806	$7,506
M20	4 Speed Manual Transmission	10,760	$184	$1,717
M21	4 Speed Manual Close Ratio	12,337	$184	$1,717
M22	4 Speed Manual Close Ratio Heavy Duty	80	$263	$2,453
M40	Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission	5,063	$226	$2,110
N11	Off Road Exhaust System	4,695	$37	$344
N36	Telescopic Steering Column	6,447	$42	$393
N40	Power Steering	12,364	$95	$883
P01	Bright Metal Wheel Cover	8,971	$58	$540
PT6	Red Stripe Tires F70x15	11,686	$31	$292
PT7	White Stripe Tires F70x15	9,692	$31	$292
U15	Speed Warning Indicator	3,453	$11	$98
U69	AM/FM Radio	24,609	$173	$1,609
U79	AM/FM Radio Stereo	3,311	$278	$2,591
UA6	Alarm System	388	$26	$245

Paint Colors for Model Year 1968, Coupe

Code	Description	Quantity	Additional Charge
900	Tuxedo Black	708	n/a
972	Polar White	1,868	n/a
974	Rally Red	2,918	n/a
976	LeMans Blue	4,722	n/a
978	International Blue	2,473	n/a
983	British Green	4,779	n/a
984	Safari Yellow	3,133	n/a
986	Silverstone Silver	3,435	n/a
988	Cordovan Maroon	1,155	n/a
992	Corvette Bronze	3,374	n/a

Interior Colors for Model Year 1968

Code	Material	Color
402	Leather	Black
407	Vinyl	Red
408	Leather	Red
411	Vinyl	Dark Blue
414	Vinyl	Medium Blue
415	Leather	Medium Blue
425	Vinyl	Dark Orange
426	Leather	Dark Orange
435	Vinyl	Tobacco
436	Leather	Tobacco
442	Vinyl	Gunmetal
STD	Vinyl	Black

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