1968 Corvette Specifications - 327ci, 350HP Engine




Below is a listing of general specifications for the 1968 Corvette equipped with the 327ci, 350hp engine.

Chassis and Body
Body/Frame: steel ladder frame, separate fiberglass body
Brake Type: vented discs, 11.75 in. diameter; single calipers
Wheels: steel disc, 15 x 7JK
Tires: Goodyear Speedway F70-15
Steering Type: recirculating ball
Front Suspension: independent with unequal-length A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension: independent with lateral leaf spring, lateral struts, U-jointed halfhsafts, trailing arms, tube shocks
Drivetrain
Clutch Diameter: 10.3
Gear Ratios: 4th (1.00):  3.70:1
3rd (1.27):  4.70:1
2nd (1.64):  6.07:1
1st (2.20):  9:13:1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.70:1 (Optional ratios - 3.35, 3.55, 4.11:1)
Engine
Type: overhead valve V-8
Bore x Stroke, in: 4.00 x 3.25 (101.6 x 82.6 mm)
Displacement, cc / cu. in: 5356 / 327

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