1968 Plymouth Road Runner Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1968 - 1970
Price : $2,875-$3,030
Weight : 3750 lbs | 1700.971 kg
V 8
Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
Power : 330 BHP (242.88 KW)
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
V 8
Displacement : 6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 425 BHP (312.8 KW)
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Transmission:
4 Manual , Automatic

Total Plymouth Production for 1968 : 790,239
Total 1968 Road Runner production : 44,599
1968 Plymouth Road Runner
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 29,240
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 15,359

Coupe

Coupe
Coupe
Chassis # RM2148A342385
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Width : 79.1 in | 2009 mm.
Height : 52.9 in | 1344 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

Price : $3,030
Weight : 3402 lbs | 1543.121 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Width : 79.1 in | 2009 mm.
Height : 52.9 in | 1344 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.

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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner? A: The 1968 Plymouth Road Runner has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner? A: The 1968 Plymouth Road Runner has a length of 202.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner? A: The 1968 Plymouth Road Runner has a width of 79.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner cost when new?A: The 1968 Plymouth Road Runner cost approximately $2,875 to $3,030 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner? A: The 1968 Plymouth Road Runner was offered as a Coupe, Hardtop Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Road Runner had F70-14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1968? A: Plymouth produced 790,239 automobiles in 1968.

Q: How many 1968 Road Runners were produced? A: Plymouth produced 44,599 examples of the Road Runner in 1968.

Q: What engines did the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Road Runner had the following engine options: V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW)
  • V 8 (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW)
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Road Runner had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, Automatic.

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