1968 Buick Sportwagon Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1968 Buick Sportwagon, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1964 - 1972
Price :	$3,340-$3,870
Weight :	3975 lbs \| 1803.03 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6555 cc \| 400.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	440 Ft-Lbs (597 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	10.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1968 :	651,823
Total 1968 Sportwagon production :	22,888
1968 Buick Sportwagon
3S Station Wagon 4 dr. :	6,063
Custom 3S Station Wagon 4 dr. :	6,295
Custom Station Wagon 4 dr. :	4,614
Station Wagon 4 dr. :	5,916

Dimension(s)

Station Wagon

Chassis # 444558G385133
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Exterior
Doors :	4
Length :	214.1 in \| 5438 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	59.4 in \| 1508 mm.
Rear Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.

3S Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,450
Weight :	4120 lbs \| 1868.801 kg
Doors :	4
Length :	214.1 in \| 5438 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	59.4 in \| 1508 mm.
Rear Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.

Custom Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,710
Weight :	3975 lbs \| 1803.03 kg
Doors :	4
Length :	214.1 in \| 5438 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	59.4 in \| 1508 mm.
Rear Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.

Custom 3S Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,870
Weight :	4120 lbs \| 1868.801 kg
Doors :	4
Length :	214.1 in \| 5438 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	59.4 in \| 1508 mm.
Rear Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.45x15

1968 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,822
Avg. Household Income :	$7,850
Avg. Home :	$14,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.34

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Buick Sportwagon? A: The 1968 Buick Sportwagon has a wheelbase size of 121.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Buick Sportwagon? A: The 1968 Buick Sportwagon has a length of 214.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Buick Sportwagon cost when new?A: The 1968 Buick Sportwagon cost approximately $3,340 to $3,870 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Buick Sportwagon? A: The 1968 Buick Sportwagon was offered as a 3S Station Wagon, Custom 3S Station Wagon, Custom Station Wagon, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1968 Buick Sportwagon have? A: The 1968 Buick Sportwagon had 8.45x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1968? A: Buick produced 651,823 automobiles in 1968.

Q: How many 1968 Sportwagons were produced? A: Buick produced 22,888 examples of the Sportwagon in 1968.

Q: What engine did the 1968 Buick Sportwagon have? A: The engine powering the 1968 Buick Sportwagon was a V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 440 Ft-Lbs (597 NM) @ 3200 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1968 Buick Sportwagon have? A: The 1968 Buick Sportwagon had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.

Buick Monthly Sales Volume

March 2023

38,138

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