The standard Super Bee engine was an exclusive 383 CID B-series V8 engine with a 4-barrel Carter Carburetor rated at 335 HP @ 5200 RPM and 425 lb⋅ft of torque @ 3400 RPM. Its extra power over the standard 4-bbl 383 V-8 was the result of using camshaft and cylinder heads from the Dodge R/T’s ‘s 440 CID V-8 and a raise in compression to 10.5:1. To learn about all the Chrysler Corp. B & RB engines click HERE and HERE.

Super Bee. The Coronet Super Bee was introduced mid-year, based on the Coronet Deluxe pillared coupe. It had all the standard Coronet passenger car features plus the 383 CID V-8 modified with 440 CID heads and a stronger cam. The only optional engine was the 426 CID Hemi V-8. Later, the 2-door hardtop appeared, based upon the Coronet 440.

Also included was heavy-duty 11 inch drum brakes, Rallye Suspension with sway bar, Firm Ride shock absorbers, F70 x 14 Red Line wide-oval tires, and four-speed manual transmission. “Bumble Bee” stripes were optional initially, later as a “delete” option.

The available models were the 2-door Coupe WL-21, the 2-door Hardtop WH-23.

Coronet 440. The Coronet 440 was the intermediate trim level of the Coronet Series and included all the features of the Cornet, plus carpeting, dual horns, steering wheel with horn ring and padded hub. The hardtops and station wagons had all-vinyl bench seats and the hardtops and sedans had windowsill moldings. Four-door sedans and station wagons included drip rail moldings and station wagons included wheel lip moldings. Nine-passenger station wagons included power tailgate window.

The available models were the 2-door Coupe WH-21, the 2-door Hardtop WH-23, the the 4-door Sedan WH-41, and the 2- and 3-seat station wagons, WH- 45 and WH-47 (only available as a V-8).

Coronet 500. The Coronet 500 was the top trim level for 1968 and included all the Coronet 440 features, plus front air foam seats, all-vinyl bench seats, power top on convertible, all-vinyl bench seats and simulated wood-grain on the bodyside and tailgate panels of station wagons. All-vinyl front bucket seats were featured in sedans and hardtops. Sedans had an alternate choice of front bucket seats with cloth inserts. Bench seat models had foam padded rear seat cushions.

Four-door sedans and station wagons had drip rail moldings and rear door automatic lamp switch with upper door frame moldings and quarter window moldings on station wagons. Sedans also included a fold-down center front arm rest. The standard engine in the Coronet 500 was the 318 CID V-8.

The available models were the 2-door hardtop WP-23, the convertible WP-27, the the 4-door Sedan WP-41, and the 2- and 3-seat station wagons, WP- 45 and WP-47.

Coronet R/T.  The Coronet R/T was the high-performance model of the Coronet Series. It included all Coronet 500 features plus the 440 CID Magnum V-8  with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts. Also included was: an ash tray light, front all-vinyl bucket seats, carpeting, cigarette lighter, drip rail, wheel lip and window sill moldings, 150 MPH speedometer, steering wheel with padded hub and horn ring, Bumblebee stripes, Torqueflite three-speed automatic transmission, R/T emblems in the grille, fender and rear latch panel medallions, 70 amp per hour battery, heavy-duty drum brakes, dual horns, rear arm rests and ash trays, firm-ride shock absorbers, Rallye Suspension and F70 x 14 wide-tread black sidewall tires. The convertible also included power top, map and courtesy lights.

The available models were the 2-door hardtop WS-23 and the convertible WS-27.

Dodge Charger. A full-width grille was featured on the new Charger, with a very smooth, slightly rounded “coke-bottle” shape. At the rear end, two round tail lights were set in the rear fascia on each side. They were located in a flat-black finished escutcheon panel.

The Charger model was the base trim level and included all Federally mandated safety features. Standard equipment included: all­ vinyl front bucket seats, carpeting, three-spoke steering wheel with padded hub and partial horn ring, heater and defroster, electric clock, cigarette lighter, ash tray light, heavy-duty suspension including sway bar, heavy-duty rear springs and torsion bars, front and rear bumper guards, wheel opening moldings, concealed headlights, quick-fill gasoline cap, the 318 cubic inch V-8 engine. The Charger had one body style: 2-door sports hardtop XP-29.

Dodge Charger R/T.  The Charger R/T was the high-performance version of the Charger and included all the standard Charger features, plus the 440 cubic inch Magnum V-8 engine, Torque­flite three-speed automatic transmission, dual exhausts (with chrome tips), heavy-duty brakes, R/T handling package, racing stripes and F70 x 14 Red Streak or white sidewall tires. It was available in the Sports hardtop body style XS-29

273 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block.  Five main bearings.
Displacement: 273 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.63 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 190 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 260 @ 2000 RPM.
Camshaft: Hydraulic valve lifters.
Camshaft Duration: Intake 240°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 20°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.372″, (Exhaust) 0.400″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Bal & Ball BBD-4416S; (automatic transmission) Ball & ball BBD-4417S.

318 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block.  Five main bearings.
Displacement: 318 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.2:1.
Horsepower: 230 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 340 @ 2400 RPM.
Camshaft: Hydraulic valve lifters.
Camshaft Duration: Intake 240°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 20°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.372″, (Exhaust) 0.400″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Ball & Ball BBD-4420S; (automatic transmission) Ball  & Ball BBD-4421S.

383 CID  V8 – Automatic Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.2:1.
Horsepower: 290 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 390 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic .
Camshaft Timing: Intake 256°, Exhaust 260°, Overlap: 32°; Lift: (intake) 0.425″; (exhaust) 0.437″.
Carburetor: Ball & Ball Two-barrel (automatic transmission) BBD-4423S.

383 CID 4-barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.0:1.
Horsepower: 330 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 425 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 256°, Exhaust 260°, Overlap: 32°; Lift: (intake) 0.425, (exhaust) 0.437″.
Carburetor: Carter  Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) AVS-4426S; (automatic transmission) AVS-4461S.

Super Bee 383 CID High Performance 4-barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.0:1.
Horsepower: 335 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 425 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450, (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) AVS-4428S; (automatic transmission) AVS-4429S.

375 HP 4-Barrel V-8.  Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 440 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.32 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.1:1.
Horsepower: 375 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 480 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: One Carter Four-barrel Model  (manual transmission) AVS-4428S; (automatic transmission) AVS-4429S.

426 CID Street Hemi HP V8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Hemispherical heads. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 426 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.25 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 425 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 490 @ 4000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 284°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 60°; Lift: (intake) 0.490″, (exhaust) 0.480″.
Carburetors: Carter  Two 4-barrel Model manual transmission: (Front) AFB-4430S, (Rear) AFB-4431S automatic transmission (Front) AFB-4430S, (Rear) AFB-4432S .