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1968 Corvette

The all new 1968 corvette has a different appearance from the previous corvettes.

Features of the 1968 Corvette: it has a hidden windshield wipers and removable T-tops on Coupe models. It has several interesting engine options such as the 327 cid V8 L79 rated at 350 bhp, and the L89 aluminum head option for the L71. A new three speed automatic transmission replaces the previous two-speed unit.

Corvette production hit a new record of 28, 566 units.

The rare L88 engine option was still available.

Mandatory options included an aluminum radiator, heavy duty brakes, and the Muncie M-22 transmission.

Engines:
327 V8 300 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 360 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm.
L79 327 V8 350 bhp.
L36 427 V8 390 bhp @ 5400 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm.
L68 427 V8 400 bhp @ 5400 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.
L71 427 V8 435 bhp @ 5800 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.
L88 427 V8 430 bhp @ 5200 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm