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1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Models
Base/RS/SS/Z-28

Engines

*230 6-cylinder*	*Base*	*140 hp*
*250 6-cylinder*	*L22*	*155 hp*
*327 8-cylinder*	*Base*	*210 hp*
*327 8-cylinder*	*L30*	*275 hp*
*302 8-cylinder*	*Z/28 only*	*290 hp*
*350 8-cylinder*	*L48*	*295 hp*
*396 8-cylinder*	*L35*	*325 hp*
*396 8-cylinder*	*L78*	*375 hp*

1968 Camaro Facts

1968 was the second year for the Camaro. Discerning a 1967 from a 1968 is not easy because from an appearance standpoint the noticeable changes were few. In 1968 the side vent "smoker" windows were eliminated, and the taillights added a split,which made it look like there were four across the back versus two in 1967.1968 was also the first year that side marker lamps were used. They were located between the front bumper wrap around and the front wheel well. Overall production for the Camaro increased by roughly 6% from model year 1967 to 1968.

Based on raw production numbers and still the most common appearance was the base appearance, again offered with both the 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder engines. Roughly 158,000 of the 235,000 Camaros produced for 1968 had the base appearance.

Even though overall production increased from 1967 to 1968, the Rally Sport (RS) appearance option production dropped by roughly 24,000 units. In the front, the hideaway headlamp grill was the same in 1968 as in 1967. In the rear though, the RS option brought backup lights that were mounted below the bumper.

As with the RS option, the SS option production numbers dropped from 1967 to 1968 (by a little less than 7,000 units). The most distinguishing feature of a 1968 SS from a 1967 SS is the blackened area around the tail lights. SS was a performance option. The lowest rated (highest production) engine in the 1968 SS was the 295hp L-48 engine. The most powerful and lightweight choice was the 375hp L-89 with aluminum heads.

Still today’s most desirable of the 1968 Camaro based on production numbers was the Z-28. Barely under 7,200 were produced, a significant increase from 1967’s production of only 602 but still far less than the RS and SS packages. In 1968 the Z/28 received its badging, which is the most notable appearance change from 1967. Engines were largely the same (only minor changes from ’67) and the raw performance was as exciting as ever.