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1968 Plymouth Satellite Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1968 Plymouth Satellite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1965 - 1974
Price : $2,545-$3,210
Weight : 3008 lbs | 1364.406 kg
V 8
Displacement : 5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.
Power : 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter Type BBD 2-barrel Model 3847S
V 8
Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
Power : 290 BHP (213.44 KW)
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
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:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor Shift , Automatic

Total Plymouth Production for 1968 : 790,239
Total 1968 Satellite production : 136,136
1968 Plymouth Satellite
Six Cylinder Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : 1,771
Six Cylinder Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 46,539
Six Cylinder Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 42,309
Six Cylinder Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : 10,883
Six Cylinder Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 12,097
V8 Sport Satellite Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 1,523
V8 Sport Satellite HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 21,014

Six Cylinder Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

Six Cylinder Hardtop Coupe

Price : $2,570
Weight : 3000 lbs | 1360.777 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

Six Cylinder Convertible

Price : $2,822
Weight : 3073 lbs | 1393.889 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

Six Cylinder Station Wagon

Price : $2,970
Weight : 3526 lbs | 1599.367 kg
Seating Capacity : 9
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 208.0 in | 5283 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

Six Cylinder Station Wagon

Price : $2,866
Weight : 3444 lbs | 1562.172 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 208.0 in | 5283 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

V8 Sport Satellite HardTop Coupe

Price : $2,800
Weight : 3226 lbs | 1463.289 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

V8 Sport Satellite Convertible

Price : $3,035
Weight : 3291 lbs | 1492.772 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

V8 Sport Wagon

Price : $3,210
Weight : 3658 lbs | 1659.241 kg
Seating Capacity : 9
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 208.0 in | 5283 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

V8 Sport Wagon

Price : $3,100
Weight : 3578 lbs | 1622.953 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 208.0 in | 5283 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

V8 Sedan

Price : $2,645
Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

V8 HardTop Coupe

Price : $2,665
Weight : 3185 lbs | 1444.692 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

V8 Convertible

Price : $2,825
Weight : 2925 lbs | 1326.758 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

V8 Station Wagon

V8 Station Wagon
Price : $3,010
Weight : 3665 lbs | 1662.416 kg
Seating Capacity : 9
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

V8 Station Wagon

Price : $2,960
Weight : 3585 lbs | 1626.129 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5149 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1504 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : F70-14

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID67V103000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT REAR SHELF PANEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR THE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS.DURING SEVERE IMPACT, THIS PANEL COULD FAIL AT LESS THAN DESIGN IMPACT SPECIFICATIONS.(INSPECT AND INSTALL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AS REQUIRED.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 Satellite? A: The 1968 Plymouth Satellite has wheelbase sizes of 116.00 and 117.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Plymouth Satellite? A: The 1968 Plymouth Satellite has lengths of 202.70 and 208.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Plymouth Satellite cost when new?A: The 1968 Plymouth Satellite cost approximately $2,545 to $3,210 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Plymouth Satellite? A: The 1968 Plymouth Satellite was offered as a Six Cylinder Convertible, Six Cylinder Hardtop Coupe, Six Cylinder Sedan, Six Cylinder Station Wagon, V8 Convertible, V8 HardTop Coupe, V8 Sedan, V8 Sport Satellite Convertible, V8 Sport Satellite HardTop Coupe, V8 Sport Wagon, V8 Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1968 Plymouth Satellite have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Satellite 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 Satellites were produced? A: Plymouth produced 136,136 examples of the Satellite in 1968.

Q: What engines did the 1968 Plymouth Satellite have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Satellite had the following engine options: V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW)
  • 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 Satellite have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Satellite had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Floor Shift, Automatic.