These are standard specifications for the 1968 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Chassis # 8Y83N111828
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1967 - 1971 |
| Price : | $4,715-$4,925 |
| Weight : | 4365 lbs | 1979.931 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Serial number codes 'Y' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'Z' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'N' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1968 : | 1,753,334 |
| Total 1968 Thunderbird production : | 64,931 |
| 1968 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 9,977 |
| Landau 2 dr. 4 P : | 33,029 |
| Landau 4 dr. 4 P : | 21,925 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.9 in | 5255 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
Landau
| Price : | $4,846 |
| Weight : | 4370 lbs | 1982.199 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.9 in | 5255 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
Landau
| Price : | $4,925 |
| Weight : | 4460 lbs | 2023.022 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.9 in | 5331 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.0 in | 2972 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.15x15 four-ply tubeless blackwall |
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird has wheelbase sizes of 115.00 and 117.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird has lengths of 206.90 and 209.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,715 to $4,925 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Landau.Q: What tires did the 1968 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird had 8.15x15 four-ply tubeless blackwall tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1968? A: Ford produced 1,753,334 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 1968 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 64,931 examples of the Thunderbird in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.
