1968 dodge charger

"7,665 Chargers were optioned with the R/T package that included the 440 Magnum engine and "Scat Pack" bumblebee stripes on the rear end. For the hard-core mopar fans and drag racers the Hemi still remained the engine of choice. The full line-up of engine options included the 318 w/ 230hp, the 383 w/ 335hp, the 440 w/ 375hp and the 426 Hemi w/425hp.

Factory Specifications & Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Charger
XP	29	2 Dr Hardtop	$3,014	3,500 lbs	Note 1
Charger R/T
XS	29	2 Dr Hardtop	$3,480	3,650 lbs	Note 1

Notes:

1. The combined production of Models XP29 and XS29 was 96,100 . All were V-8 powered.
2. Additional Charger R/T Information: The "HEMI" engine was installed into 467 hardtops and 1 Charger 500 prototype.

Chassis Specifications
From 1966 to 1974, the Charger was based on the Chrysler B platform.

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Track	Rear Track	Tires
Charger	117 in	208 in	77 in	Not Available	Not Available	7.35 x 14
Charger R/T	117 in	208 in	77 in	Not Available	Not Available	F70 x 14

VIN Decoding

Serial Numbers were on the instrument panel, visible thru the windshield, and on the bottom line of a separate plate(fender tag) under the hood.

First Symbol - Car Line D - Dodge 122" W - Dodge 117/118" L - Dart W - Charger/Coronet J - Challenger X - Charger

Second Symbol - Price Class E - Economy S - Special L - Low X - Fast Top M - Medium K - Police H - High O - Superstock P - Premium T - Taxi Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Type 21 - 2 Dr. Sedan 41 - 4 Dr. Sedan 23 - 2 Dr. Hardtop 43 - 4 Dr. Hardtop 27 - 2 Dr. Convertible 45 - Station Wagon 2-Seat 29 - 2 Dr. Sports Hardtop 46 - Station Wagon 3-Seat

Fifth Symbol - Engine (B) 6-198 (N) 8-383 (C) 6-225 (N) 8-383 (E) 6-Special Order (R) 8-426 HEMI (G) 8-318 (T) 8-440 (H) 8-340 (U) 8-440 (J) 8-340 (V) 8-440 (L) 8-383 (Z) 8-Special Order

Sixth Symbol - Model Year 6 - 1966 1 - 1971 7 - 1967 2 - 1972 8 - 1968 3 - 1973 9 - 1969 4 - 1974 0 - 1970 5 - 1975 Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant (A) Lynch Road, Michigan (E) Los Angeles, California (B) Hamtramck, Michigan (F) Newark, Deleware (C) Jefferson, Michigan (G) St. Louis, Missouri (D) Belvedere, Illinois (R) Windsor, Ontario, Canada Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Started at 100001

Options & Accessories

Description	Description
383-cid 2 BC V-8	Heavy-Duty Differential
383-cid 4 BC V-8	Power Door Locks
440-cid 4 BC V-8	Dual Exhaust
426-cid 4 BC V-8 "HEMI"	Buffed Paint
TorqueFlite Transmission	Music Master AM Radio
4-Speed Manual Transmission	Tilt & Telescoping Steering Wheel
Automatic Speed Control	Woodgrain Steering Wheel
Air Conditioning	Tachometer
Power Steering	Vinyl Roof
Power Brakes	Simulated Mag Wheel Covers
Power Front Disc Brakes	Road Wheels
Electric Clock	Three-Speed Windshield Wipers
Sure Grip Differential

Engine Options

The location of Engine Code on a 6-Cylinder - Right front of block, below cylinder head; Small Block V8 - Left fron of block, below cylinder head; Big-Block V8 - Left rear of block, near oil pan flange.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
A	6-170	115	155	TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual	1 BC
B	6-225	145	215	TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual	1 BC
C	6-Special Order	Not Available	Not Available	TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual	Not Available
D	8-273	190	260	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	2 BC
F	8-318	230	340	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	2 BC
G	8-383	290	390	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	2 BC
G	8-383	300	400	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
H	8-383	330	410	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
H	8-383 *	335	425	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
J	8-426 HEMI	425	490	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
K	8-440	350	480	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
L	8-440 *	375	480	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
M	8-Special Order	Not Available	Not Available	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	Not Available
P	8-340	275	340	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC

Available Transmissions

Transmission	Location
TorqueFlite	Stamped on the transmission oil pan rail.
3-Speed Manual	Not Available
4-Speed Manual	Not Available

Identification Number	Transmission Type
2892076	TorqueFlite
2892077	TorqueFlite
2892079	TorqueFlite
2892080	TorqueFlite
2892086	TorqueFlite
2892087	TorqueFlite
2892089	TorqueFlite
2892090	TorqueFlite
2892091	TorqueFlite
2892092	TorqueFlite
2892093	TorqueFlite
2892094	TorqueFlite

Axle Decoding

 

Location Of Axle Codes: A metal tag is bolted to the assembly, giving the axle ratio or tooth count (if tooth count - divide the larger number by the smaller number, this is the ratio.) Locking axles have a metal tag with the letter "S" on it.
Note: Since tags can easily be missing, the approximate ratio can be determined by marking both the a wheel and the driveshaft; turn the wheel one complete turn and the number of times the driveshaft rotates is the ratio. Locking axles can be identified by raising the complete axle assembly and turning one wheel; if the other wheel turns the the same direction it is a locking axle and if it turns the opposite direction it is a non-locking axle.

Charger Axle Ratios
Engine		6-225		8-318		8-383		8-426		8-440
Locking / Non-Locking		L	NL	L	NL	L	NL	L	NL	L	NL
Ratio	2.76				x		x
	2.93		x
	2.94	x	x	x	x	x	x			x	x
	3.23	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
	3.54							x		x
	3.55		x		x	x
	3.91		x

Interior and Exterior Paint Chips

• 1968 Dodge Exterior Paint Codes.
  
  The first letter or number identifies the roof or accent color. The second letter or number identifies the body color. (For example, the combination WC on a Dodge would indicate the roof or accent area is in White and the body is finished in Medium Blue Metallic.) Paint code plates are located in the engine compartment on the left wheel housing or the left fender side shield.

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