These are standard specifications for the 1968 Oldsmobile 442, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic
Chassis # 344678Z123194
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Chassis # 344878M393892
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unit Steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1972 |
| Price : | $3,087-$3,341 |
| Weight : | 3580 lbs | 1623.861 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 375 HP (276 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4MV 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 290 HP (213.44 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 101 mm. |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 350 HP (257.6 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Rochester 4GC 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 365 HP (268.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4GC 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1968 : | 562,459 |
| Total 1968 442 production : | 33,607 |
| 1968 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 5,142 |
| Holiday HardTop 2 dr. 5 P : | 24,183 |
| Sports Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 4,282 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
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| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.6 in | 5121 mm. |
| Width : | 76.8 in | 1951 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sports Coupe
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| Price : | $3,087 |
| Weight : | 3450 lbs | 1564.894 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.6 in | 5121 mm. |
| Width : | 76.8 in | 1951 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Holiday HardTop
| Price : | $3,150 |
| Weight : | 3470 lbs | 1573.966 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.6 in | 5121 mm. |
| Width : | 76.8 in | 1951 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | F70-14 |
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Oldsmobile 442 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Oldsmobile 442?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile 442 has a wheelbase size of 112.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile 442 has a length of 201.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1968 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile 442 has a width of 76.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Oldsmobile 442 cost when new?A: The 1968 Oldsmobile 442 cost approximately $3,087 to $3,341 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile 442 was offered as a Convertible, Holiday HardTop, Sports Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1968 Oldsmobile 442 have? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile 442 had F70-14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1968? A: Oldsmobile produced 562,459 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 1968 442s were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 33,607 examples of the 442 in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Oldsmobile 442 have? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile 442 had the following engine options: V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 365 HP (268.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Oldsmobile 442 have? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile 442 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.