Chevrolet continued the Chevelle SS with the introduction of the ‘pop bottle’ generation in 1968. Now a fastback, the most potent model was the L78 V8 which was rated at 375 bhp. It added $196 to the $2,276 base price with an optional $184 M-22 four-speed manual transmission.
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Gallery
In Detail
| submitted by | anonymous |
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | USA |
| production | 3008 |
| price $ | $ 2,472 |
| engine | L78 V8 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| block material | Cast Iron |
| fuel feed | Holley 3310 780cfm 4-Barrel Carburetor |
| displacement | 6489 cc / 396 in³ |
| bore | 103.9 mm / 4.09 in |
| stroke | 95.5 mm / 3.76 in |
| power | 279.6 kw / 375 bhp @ 5600 rpm |
| specific output | 57.79 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 246.55 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 562.7 nm / 415 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm |
| body / frame | Steel body over Steel Chassis |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| wheel type | Steel |
| front tires | 225/75R14 Coker Classic |
| rear tires | 225/75R14 Coker Classic |
| front brakes | Drums |
| f brake size | 63.5 x 241.3 mm / 2.5 x 9.5 in |
| rear brakes | Drums |
| r brake size | 63.5 x 241.3 mm / 2.5 x 9.5 in |
| front wheels | F 35.6 x 15.2 cm / 14 x 6 in |
| rear wheels | R 35.6 x 15.2 cm / 14 x 6 in |
| steering | Saginaw Recirculating Ball |
| f suspension | Unequal A-Arms w/Telescopic Shock Absorbers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Live Axle w/Control Arms, Coil Springs, Telescopic Shock Absorbers |
| curb weight | 1521 kg / 3350 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2921.0 mm / 115 in |
| front track | 1473.2 mm / 58 in |
| rear track | 1473.2 mm / 58 in |
| length | 5003.8 mm / 197 in |
| width | 1905.0 mm / 75 in |
| height | 1341.1 mm / 52.8 in |
| transmission | 3-Speed Auto or Muncie M-22 Manual |
| gear ratios | 2.20:1, 1.64:1, 1.28:1, 1.00:1 |
| fuel capacity | 75.70 litres or 20 gal. |
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