CAMAROFACTS Field guide · 1967–2024

Model year · First Generation

1968 Camaro

Federal side markers, Astro Ventilation, and no vent windows — the mid-generation refresh.

1968 Camaro
1968 Camaro

The Camaro entered its second year visually similar but with new federally mandated side-marker lights (amber front, red rear) and the deletion of the door vent windows, replaced by the Astro Ventilation fresh-air system. About 235,000 were built.

Engines

  • Carryover 6-cylinder and V8 range
  • DZ 302 (Z/28)
  • 396 big block up to 375 hp (L78)

Identification

  • Front and rear side-marker lights (new for 1968)
  • No door vent windows
  • Astro Ventilation dash vents