1968 Dodge Coronet Super Bee Engine Options and Specifications
In 1968 the Dodge Coronet Super Bee was produced with three different engines.
For the 1968 Dodge Super Bee, the 383 High Performance 4 barrel (335 H.P.) engine was the standard engine. One engine option was available which was the 426 Hemi. If air conditioning was ordered, the 383 4 barrel (330 H.P.) was installed.
This article will include the 1968 Dodge Super Bee engine options and their specifications. This includes the engine code, cost, displacement, horsepower, torque, compression ratio, camshaft, lifter type, valve sizes, bore, stroke, air cleaner, exhaust, fuel and carburetion.
1968 Dodge Super Bee Engine Options and Specifications
The 1968 Super Bee was available with the following three engines.
- 383 High Performance 4-barrel (Standard -335 H.P.)
- 383 4-barrel with A/C (330H.P.)
- 426 Hemi (Optional)
1968 was the first year for the Super Bee, therefore there is no engine comparison from the previous year.
The Dodge data book indicates if air conditioning was selected the regular 383 4-barrel engine will be installed. See the photo below.
1968 Super Bee With a 383 High Performance 4-barrel
The 383 High Performance 4-barrel was available as the standard engine for the 1968 Super Bee.
This engine made 5 more horsepower (335 H.P.) than the other 383 4 barrels available in other Dodge cars. It had the same camshaft as the 440 high performance engine.
The engine code was 62. Let’s take a look at the specifications.
| Specifications | 383 4-barrel |
| Displacement | 383 |
| Bore and Stroke | 4.25″ x 3.375″ |
| Horsepower | 335 @ 5,200 RPM |
| Torque | 425 @ 3,400 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Camshaft | High lift, long duration, high overlap |
| Cam Duration/Overlap | 268°/284°/46° |
| Cam Lift | .450″/.458″ |
| Lifter Type | Hydraulic |
| Valve Diameter, Intake | 2.08″ |
| Valve Diameter, Exhaust | 1.74″ |
| Carburetion | Single Carter 4-bbl |
| Air Cleaner | Unsilenced |
| Exhaust System | Dual exhaust |
| Fuel Recommended | Premium |
1968 Super Bee with A/C (383 4-barrel)
As stated earlier, when a Super Bee was ordered with A/C it was produced with the 330 horsepower 4 barrel engine.
The engine code was 62. Let’s take a look at the specifications.
| Specifications | 383 4-barrel |
| Displacement | 383 |
| Bore and Stroke | 4.25″ x 3.375″ |
| Horsepower | 330 @ 5,000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 @ 3,200 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cam Duration/Overlap | 256°/260°/32° |
| Cam Lift | .425″/.435″ |
| Lifter Type | Hydraulic |
| Valve Diameter, Intake | 2.08″ |
| Valve Diameter, Exhaust | 1.74″ |
| Carburetion | Single Carter 4-bbl |
| Air Cleaner | Unsilenced |
| Exhaust System | Dual exhaust |
| Fuel Recommended | Premium |
1968 Super Bee With a 426 Hemi
The 426 Hemi was available as an option for the 1968 Super Bee. The engine order code was 73 and cost an extra $714.30. Let’s take a look at the specifications.
| Specifications | 426 Hemi |
| Displacement | 426 |
| Bore and Stroke | 4.25″ x 3.75″ |
| Horsepower | 425 @ 5,000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 @ 4,000 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 10.25:1 |
| Camshaft | High lift, long duration, high overlap |
| Cam Duration/Overlap | 284°/284°/60° |
| Cam Lift | .490″/.481″ |
| Lifter Type | Mechanical |
| Valve Diameter, Intake | 2.25″ |
| Valve Diameter, Exhaust | 1.94″ |
| Carburetion | Dual Carter 4-bbl |
| Air Cleaner | Unsilenced |
| Exhaust System | Dual, low restriction |
| Fuel Recommended | Premium |
That’s the complete list of engines available for the 1968 Dodge Super Bee. If you have any questions to ask me about the engine options or specifications for the 1968 Super Bee car model, send us an email found specifically on my contact page or comment below.
About 38 years ago I assembled my first Mopar engine, it was for a 1970 ‘Cuda. It’s at that time my hands on experience with Mopar cars and engines, including the 440, started. Although my research of the engines started years earlier.
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Article Resources
- 1968 Dodge Service Manual
- Google Books: Chrysler Engines 1922-1998
- Wikipedia: Dodge Super Bee
