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1968 Corvette Convertible Specifications, Options and Production Numbers
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Production & Specifications
Total Production
18,630
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 | 18,630 |
| 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, Convertible
* = Option price during model year
** = Option price adjusted for inflation, in 2025 dollars
** = Option price adjusted for inflation, in 2025 dollars
| Code | Description | Quantity | 1968* | 2025** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19467 | Base Corvette Convertible | 18,630 | $4,320 | $40,245 |
| 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, Convertible
Paint Color Distribution
28,565 total units
| Color | % | # | Add'l Charge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 Tuxedo Black |
|
2.5% | 708 | — |
| 972 Polar White |
|
6.5% | 1,868 | — |
| 974 Rally Red |
|
10.2% | 2,918 | — |
| 976 LeMans Blue |
|
16.5% | 4,722 | — |
| 978 International Blue |
|
8.7% | 2,473 | — |
| 983 British Green |
|
16.7% | 4,779 | — |
| 984 Safari Yellow |
|
11.0% | 3,133 | — |
| 986 Silverstone Silver |
|
12.0% | 3,435 | — |
| 988 Cordovan Maroon |
|
4.0% | 1,155 | — |
| 992 Corvette Bronze |
|
11.8% | 3,374 | — |
| Total | 100% | 28,565 |
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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