The 1968 Camaro was similar to the 1967 design except that the side vent windows was
removed, side marker lights were added to the front and rear fenders, a more pointed grille and divided
taillights. The front running lights got changed from circular to oval. The Big Block SS models
received chrome hood inserts that imitated velocity stacks and low-gloss black rear taillight panel.
The rear stock absorber mountings were staggered to resolve wheel hop issues, and higher
performance models received multi-leaf rear springs instead of single leaf springs. A 396 cu in (6.5L)
pushed out 350 hp (261 kw) at 5200 rpm and 415 lb*ft of torque at 3400 rpm big block engine was
added.
When the Z/28 appeared in Camaro brochures, and nearly 7,200 were sold because it came
with a 427 cu in (7.0L) and was not available in Regular Production. The Z/28 performance package,
designed to allow the Camaro to compete in the SCCA Trans-Am Series. It included a solid-lifter 302
cu in (4.9 L) V8, 4-speed transmission, power front disc brakes, 12-bolt rear axle, 15" wheels, heavy
duty suspension and a pair of wide "skunk" stripes down the hood and trunk lid. The Z/28 offered
vibrant street-legal performance, but required numerous additional modifications to be raced
competitively.
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