1968 RPO Codes

 

1968 PRODUCTION

100.gif (821 bytes) Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder: 47,456
Convertible, 6-cylinder: 3,513
Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder: 167,251
Convertible, 8-cylinder: 16,927

Total 1968 Camaro Production: 235,147

 

100.gif (821 bytes) 1968 ENGINE SUFFIX NUMBERS
BA=MT/230cid MA=MT/327cid
BB=HC/AC/230cid ME=AT/327cid
BC=HC/230cid MS=MT/350cid
BD=AC/230cid MU=AT/350cid
BF=AT/230cid MQ=SP/396cid
BH=AT/AC/230cid MR=HP/AT/396cid
CM=MT/250cid MT=SP/AH/396cid
CN=AC/250cid MW=MT/AT/396cid
CQ=AT/250cid MX=HP/396cid
CR=AT/AC/250cid MY=AT/396cid
MO=MT/302cid
100.gif (821 bytes) MT-Manual Transmission
AT=Automatic Transmission
AC=Air Conditioning
HP=High Performance
HC=Heavy Duty Clutch
AH=Aluminum Heads

 

 

1968 FACTORY OPTIONS
RPO Description # Sold Retail $
12337 Camaro Sport Coupe; 230cid, 140-hp, 6-cyl 47,456 2,565.00
12367 Camaro Convertible; 230cid, 140-hp, 6-cyl 3,513 2,802.00
12437 Camaro Sport Coupe; 327cid, 210-hp, V-8 167,251 2,670.00
12467 Camaro Convertible; 327-cid, 210-hp, V-8 16,927 2,908.00
AK1 Belts, Custom Deluxe; seat and shoulder (Sport Coupe only; $12.65 for Strato-back front seat) (RPO-AK1 also listed as RPO-ZK3 during 1968) 22,988 11.10
AL4 Seat, Strato-back; front (not available with convertible or center console) 4,896 32.65
AS1 Belts; front shoulder (2), standard type for use with standard seat belts (convertible only) 70 23.20
AS2 Head Restraints; driver and passenger 2,234 52.70
AS4 Belts; rear shoulder (2), Custom Deluxe type 109 26.35
AS5 Belts; rear shoulder (2), standard type for use with standard seat belts 24 23.20
A01 Glass; Soft Ray tinted, all windows 65,329 30.55
A02 Glass; Soft Ray tinted, windshield only 60,677 21.10
A31 Windows; power 3,304 100.10
A39 Belts, Custom Deluxe; seat, front and rear (convertible only) 3,560 7.90
A67 Seat; folding rear 7,384 42.15
A85 Belts, Custom Deluxe; front shoulder (convertible only) 222 26.35
B37 Mats; color-keyed floor, two front and two rear 30,713 10.55
B93 Guards; door edge 49,395 4.25
C06 Top, Power Convertible; black, white, or blue 9,580 52.70
C08 Roof Cover, Vinyl; black or white (Sport Coupe only) 77,065 73.75
C50 Defroster Rear Window; ($31.60 for convertible) 6,181 21.10
C60 Air Conditioning; Four Season, includes 61-amp Delcotron, heavy-duty radiator and temperature controlled fan, power steering recommended (not available with 375-hp or 302-cid engine) 35,866 360.20
C80 Axle, Positraction; rear 36,701 42.15
Axle, optional ratios 2.15
D33 Mirror; left outside remote-control 4,740 9.50
D55 Console; includes floor-mounted shift lever, compartment and ashtray (not available on 295-hp engine with standard transmission or Torque Drive) 140,530 50.60
D80 Auxiliary Panel; and valence (spoiler) 15,520 32.65
D90 Striping; sport (included in SS option) 30,541 25.30
D91 Band, Front End Accent; (not available with Camaro SS or Z28 Special Performance Package) 40,487 14.75
D96 Striping; accent (not available when Camaro SS or sport striping is ordered) 19,657 13.70
F41 Suspension special purpose front and rear, V-8's only, includes special front and rear springs and matching shock absorbers (not available with Z28 Special Performance Package) 7,117 10.55
G31 Springs; special rear, includes rear bumper guards 821 20.05
J50 Brakes; vacuum power, drum 44,196 42.15
J52 Brakes; vacuum power, disc front 20,117 100.10
KD5 Ventilation; heavy-duty closed engine positive 30 6.35
K02 Fan; temperature controlled, (V-8 only; included with air conditioning, 375-hp engine, or Z28 Special Performance Package) 1.285 15.80
K30 Speed Control; Cruise-Master (automatic transmission required, V-8 only) 327 52.70
K76 Generator; 61-amp Delcotron, heavy duty ($5.30 when air conditioning is ordered) 90 26.35
K79 Generator; 42-amp Delcotron (not available when 375-hp engine, air conditioning, or Turbo Hydra-matic is ordered) 189 10.55
L22 Engine; 155-hp Turbo Thrift 250cid 6-cyl 28,647 26.35
L30 Engine; 275-hp Turbo Fire 327cid V-8 21,686 92.70
L34 Camaro SS; includes special hood, black accented grille and ornaments, sport striping, hood insulation, special red stripe tires, special suspension, bright engine accents, SS emblems on fenders, grille and fuel filler cap; with 350-hp Turbo-Jet 396cid engine 2,579 368.65
L35 Camaro SS; with 325-hp Turbo Jet 396-cid V-8 engine 10,773 263.30
L48 Camaro SS; with 295-hp Turbo Fire 350cid V-8 engine 12,496 210.65
L78 Camaro SS; with 375-hp Turbo Jet 396-cid V-8 engine 4,575 500.30
L89 Camaro SS; with 375-hp Turbo Jet 396-cid V-8 engine and aluminum cylinder heads 272 868.95
MB1 Transmission; Torque-drive 6-cylinder only; not available when center console, positraction, optional rear axle ratios and floor shift transmission are ordered) 3,099 68.65
M11 Shift Lever; floor mounted (available only with standard 3-speed transmission with 6-cylinder or 327 V-8 engines, or Turbo Hydra-Matic; included with center console) 30,192 10.55
M13 Transmission; special 3-speed (350cid or 396cid engine required) 752 79.00
M20 Transmission; 4-speed wide-range (not available with 375-hp aluminum head engine) 35,161 184.35
M21 Transmission; 4-speed close-ratio (requires 302cid, 350-hp, or 375-hp engine) 11,134 184.35
M22 Transmission; 4-speed close-ratio heavy duty (requires 375-hp engine or Z28 Special Performance Package 1,277 310.70
M35 Transmission; Powerglide automatic with 6-cyl (also available for $194.85 with V-8's except 396cid and 302cid engines) 127,165 184.35
M40 Transmission; Turbo Hydra-Matic (325-hp or 350-hp engine required) 5,466 237.00
NF2 Exhaust System; dual, with deep-tone mufflers (with 210-hp or 275-hp engines; no charge for 295-hp, 325-hp, 350-hp, or 375-hp engines) 9,024 27.40
N10 Exhaust System; dual (with 210-hp or 275-hp engines only) 4,462 27.40
N30 Steering Wheel; Deluxe (included with Custom Interior and Special Interior) 9,178 4.25
N33 Steering Wheel; Comfortilt (automatic transmission or floor-mounted transmission required) 5,294 42.15
N34 Steering Wheel; sports styled, woodgrain plastic rim 5,649 31.60
N40 Steering, Power; (power brakes recommended) 115,280 84.30
N44 Steering, Special; includes quick-response steering (requires power steering when air conditioning or 325-hp engines ordered) 3,090 15.80
N65 Tire; space saver spare to replace 7.35x14 blackwall ($13.10 to replace 7.35x14 whitewall; $6.00 to replace F70x14 red or white stripe) 1,021 19.35
N95 Wheel Covers; simulated wire (not available with Z28 Special Performance Package) 3,988 73.75
N96 Wheel Covers;mag-style (not available with Z28 Special Performance Package) 6,072 73.75
PA2 Wheel Covers; mag-spoke (not available with Z28 Special Performance Package) 4,085 73.75
PW7 Tires; F70x14, 2-ply white stripe (no charge with SS models) 26,670 64.75
PW8 Tires; F70-14, 2-ply red stripe (no charge with SS models) 6,686 64.75
PY4 Tires; F70x14, 2-ply belted white stripe ($26.55 with SS models) 26.55
PY5 Tires; F70x14, 2-ply belted red stripe ($26.55 with SS models) 26.55
P01 Wheel Covers; bright metal (not available with Z28 Special Performance Package) 133,742 21.10
P58 Tires; 7.35x14, 2-ply whitewall, original equipment 141,178 31.35
T60 Battery; heavy duty 8,196 7.40
U03 Horn; tri-volume 768 13.70
U15 Speed Warning Indicator 2,344 10.55
U17 Instrumentation, Special; includes ammeter, temperature, oil pressure and fuel gauges mounted on console, electric clock and tachometer mounted in instrument panel cluster (V-8's with console only) 20,263 94.80
U35 Clock, Electric; (included with special instrumentation) 20,319 15.80
U46 Light Monitoring System 1,755 26.35
U57 Stereo Tape System; includes four speakers (not available when electric clock is ordered; console required when air conditioning is ordered) 4,155 133.80
U63 Radio; push-button AM 192,805 61.10
U69 Radio; pushbutton AM-FM 7,214 133.80
U73 Antenna; manual rear (nor available with AM-FM radio or auxiliary panel and valance equipment) 21,729 9.50
U79 Radio; pushbutton AM-FM Stereo 1,335 239.15
U80 Speaker; rear seat (not available with stereo) 23,198 13.70
V01 Radiator; heavy duty (included with air conditioning; not available with 302-cid or 396-cid engine) 4,682 13.70
V31 Guard; front bumpe 19,455 12.65
V32 Guard; rear bumper 18,628 12.65
ZJ7 Wheels; rally, includes special wheel, hubcap and trim ring (not available with Special Performance Package) 8,047 31.60
ZJ9 Lighting; auxiliary group (A) ashtray light, (B) courtesy lights, (C) glove compartment light, (D) luggage compartment light, (E) underhood light. Sport Coupe without Custom Interior includes A,B,C,D,E @ $13.70; Sport Coupe with Custom Interior includes A,B,C,E @ $11.10; convertible without Custom Interior includes A,C,D.E @ $9.50; convertible with Custom Interior includes A,C,E @ $6.85 18,099 13.70
Z21 Style Trim Group; includes belt reveal molding, front and rear wheel opening moldings, and bright roof drip moldings (Style Trim Group for convertibles costs $31.60 and excludes roof drip moldings) 93,235 42.15
Z22 Rally Sport Package; includes special grille with vacuum-operated headlight covers, front valance mounted parking lights, lower body side moldings, belt reveal molding, wheel opening moldings, rear valance-mounted back-up lights, RS emblems on grille, fenders and fuel-filler cap. Sport Coupe also includes bright roof drip molding 40,977 105.35
Z23 Special Interior; includes bright pedal pads, deluxe steering wheel, woodgrained instrument panel trim and moldings (RPO 223 included with Custom Interior) 57,098 17.95
Z28 Special Performance Package; includes 302-cid V-8 engine, dual exhaust with deep-tone mufflers, special front and rear suspension, rear bumper guards, heavy-duty radiator and temperature controlled fan, quick ratio steering, 15x6-inch wheels, E70x15 special nylon tires, 3.73:1 ratio axle, and special paint stripes on hood and rear deck (available only when 4-speed transmission, power brakes and front disc brakes are ordered; positraction rear axle recommended; V-8 Sport Coupe only) 7,199 400.25
Special Performance Package; with Plenum air intake including special air cleaner and duct system, furnished loose. 479.25
Special Performance Package; with exhaust headers, furnished loose 779.40
Special Performance Package; with plenum air intake and exhaust headers, furnished loose 858.40
Z87 Custom Interior; includes special seat and sidewall trim with molded front armrests, deluxe steering wheel, wood-grained instrument panel trim and molding, glove compartment light, bright metal pads, instrument panel assist handle, and luggage compartment mat 50,461 110.60
GRP1 Appearance Guard Group; includes A. front bumper guards, B. rear bumper guards, C. door edge guards, D. color-keyed floor mats
All models without special rear springs (A,B,C,D) 40.10
All models with special rear springs (A,C,D) 27.45
GRP4 Operating Convenience Group; includes A. electric clock, B. left outside remote-control rearview mirror, C. rear window defroster
Sport Coupe with Special Instrumentation (B,C) 30.60
Sport Coupe without Special Instrumentation (A,B,C) 46.40
Convertible with Special Instrumentation (B); (later production models included (C) @ $41.10) 9.50
Convertible without Special Instrumentation (A,B); (later production models included (C) @ $56.90) 23.30

 

  • Prices shown were introductory retail and included factory and dealer delivery and handling. They did not include transportation, or state and local taxes.
  • Not all options shown were available at the start of production, and some were deleted before year's end. For instance, RPO-MB1 and RPO-L89 were both introduced after the start of the model year. The factory-supplied RPO Z28 packages with exhaust headers and plenum air intakes were discontinued before the end of 1968 production.
  • When no quantity is shown, it is generally included in other listings. For instance, several variations of the RPO-Z28 option were available during part of the year, but the 7,199 quantity is the total of all combinations sold.
  • Chevrolet records also indicate the following sales: RPO-K05 Engine Block Heater (507 sold).

 

100.gif (821 bytes) 1968 COLORS
Code Exterior Soft Top Stripes Suggested Interiors
AA Tuxedo Black Blk-W-B W Blk-B-G-R-T-PB-BH-IH
CC Ermine White Blk-W-B Blk Blk-B-G-R-T-PB-BH-lH
DD Grotto Blue Blk-W-B W Blk-B-PB-BH-IH
EE Fathom Blue Blk-W-B W Blk-B-PB-BH-IH
FF Island Teal Blk-W-B W Blk-B-PB-BH-IH
GG Ash Gold Blk-W-B Blk Blk-G-PB-BH-IH
HH Grecian Green Blk-W-B Blk Blk-PB-BH-IH
JJ Rallye Green Blk-W-B W Blk-PB-BH-IH
KK Tripoli Turquoise Blk-W-B Blk Blk-T-PB-BH-IH
LL Teal Blue Blk-W-B W Blk-B-PB-BH-IH
NN Cordovan Maroon Blk-W-B W Blk-R-PB-BH-IH
OO Corvette Bronze BIk-W-B Blk Blk-PB-BH-IH
PP Seafrost Green Blk-W-B Blk Blk-G-PB-BH-IH
RR Matador Red Blk-W-B W-Blk Blk-R-PB-BH-IH
TT Palomino Ivory Blk-W-B Blk Blk-G-PB-BH-IH
UU LeMans Blue Blk-W-B W Blk-B-PB-BH-IH
VV Sequoia Green Blk-W-B W Blk-G-PB-BH-IH
YY Butternut Yellow Blk-W-B Blk Blk-G-PB-BH-IH
ZZ British Green Blk-W-B W Blk-G-PB-BH-IH
  • Interior-exterior combinations shown were recommended by Chevrolet as being the most attractive but any combination could be ordered.
  • Standard bucket seat interiors available in Blk, B, G, and R. Standard bench seat interiors available in Blk, B, and G. Custom bucker seat interior available in Blk, B, G, R, T, PB, BH, and IH. Custom bench seat interior available in Blk, B, and T. (Bench seats not available in convertibles)
  • Vinyl tops were available in Black or White.
  • Matador Red (RR) exterior Camaro SS models came with white stripes except with black vinyl or black convertible tops when the stripes were black.

 

 

Interior Codes Abbreviations
100.gif (821 bytes) Blk=712, 713, 714, 715
B=717, 718, 719, 720
G=721, 722, 723
R=724, 725
T=726, 727
PB=711
BH=739
IH=716
Blk=Black
W=White
H=Blue
G=Gold
R=Red
T=Turquoise
PB=Parchment/Black
HH=Black Houndstooth
IH=Ivory Houndstooth