Photos courtesy of NAHC
Specifications
Number built – 86,307 Construction – Body-on-frame
Engines – ( 4 ) 396 cubic-inch V-8 , 427 cubic-inch V-8 ( special order COPO )
Power / Torque – 396 cubic-inch V-8 , 325 horsepower , 410 lb-ft torque , 396 cubic-inch V-8 , 350 horsepower , 415 lb-ft torque , 396 cubic-inch V-8 , 375 horsepower , 415 lb-ft torque , 396 cubic-inch V-8 , 375 horsepower , 415 lb-ft torque ( L89 ), 427 cubicinch V-8 , 425 horsepower , 460 lb-ft torque ( COPO )
FUEL FOR THOUGHT
• Axle ratios ranged from 2.56:1 to 4.88:1
• L89 aluminum head option cost $ 647.75 ( 400 sold )
• Produced in five U . S . plants plus one in Canada
• Head restraints could be deleted until 12 / 31 / 68 ( 774 did )
Transmissions – Three-speed manual , four-speed manual , threespeed automatic
Suspension front – Independent , short arm-long arm ( SLA ), coil springs and anti-sway bar
Suspension rear – Live axle with upper and lower control arms , coil springs
Steering – Re-circulating ball , 20.4:1 ratio
Brakes – Power front disc , rear drum
Length / width / height – 196.9 / 76.0 / 52.8 inches
Wheelbase – 112 inches Weight – 3,335 lbs .
0-60 mph / quarter-mile – 7.6 seconds , 15.4 seconds at 92 mph ( Motor Trend , January 1969 )
Top speed – 115 mph est . mpg – 8.6-11.8 mpg
Price – MSRP - $ 3,020 ; Today – $ 16,400 - $ 36,000
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