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1968 Dodge Coronet 6-440 Series WH
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,626.00
No. Produced 8,200
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number WH23
Weight 3,040lbs
Wheelbase 117 inches
Length 206.6 inches
Width 76.7 inches
Height 52.5 inches
Front Tread 59.5 inches
Rear Tread 58.5 inches
Type Slant 6, overhead valve
Displacement 225.54 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 13/32 & 4 1/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 145@4000
Rated Horsepower 27.85
Torque 215@2400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Holley
Type Synchronous in 2nd & 3rd
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.95 to 1
2nd 1.84
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.8
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.25 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.35 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 19 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 6.5 Pints
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting WH23B8a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1-2: Series
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information
No. produced is rounded to nearest 100 & includes all models for this series except station wagons.

Dodge Data Book 1968Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1968Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Burgundy Metallic
Silver Metallic
Black
Medium Blue Metallic
Pale Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Light Green Metallic
Racing Green Metallic
Light Gold
Medium Gold Metallic
Light Turquoise Metallic
Medium Dark Turquoise Metallic
Bronze #2 Metallic
Red
Bright Blue Metallic
Yellow
Light Blue Metallic
White
Beige
Medium Tan Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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