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1968 Dodge Charger Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1968 Dodge Charger, 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 : $3,015-$3,475
Weight : 3505 lbs | 1589.841 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
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Stromberg 2-barrel carburetor
Inline 6
Displacement : 2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.
Power : 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Stroke : 3.1 in | 80 mm.
Compression : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 1-barrel BBS-4099S
Inline 6
Displacement : 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.
Power : 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Stroke : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Compression : 8.4:1
Main Bearings : 4
Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 1-barrel R3271A
V 8
Displacement : 4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.
Power : 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 8.6:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 2-barrel BBD-4113S
V 8
Displacement : 4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.
Power : 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 10.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel AFB 3855S
V 8
Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
Power : 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 10.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
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.
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
V 8
Displacement : 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.
Power : 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 110 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4130S carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2 Carter AFB-3084S 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Automatic Torque-Flite , 5 Manual

Total Dodge Production for 1968 : 627,533
Total 1968 Charger production : 96,100
1968 Dodge Charger

HardTop Coupe

HardTop Coupe
HardTop Coupe
HardTop Coupe
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Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 207.9 in | 5281 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.
Tires : 7.35x14

R/T Hardtop

R/T Hardtop
R/T Hardtop
Chassis # XS29L8B213557
Auction entries : 1
Price : $3,475
Weight : 3645 lbs | 1653.344 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 208.0 in | 5283 mm.
Height : 77.0 in | 1956 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : F70-14

Optional Tires
Tires : F70-14

Component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID67V104000
NotesPOSSIBLE THAT VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE.THIS COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HOSE.A FAILURE OF THIS TYPE WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, WITHOUT WHICH GREATER MANUAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.(REPLACE THE SUBJECT HOSE.)

Component

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID67V105000
NotesPOSSIBLE THAT BUMPER JACK ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE LIFTING PLATFORM WELDS THAT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.THE SUBJECT JACKS COULD FAIL WHEN RAISING THE CAR.(REPLACE THE JACKS.)

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID67V075000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT HEADLAMP DOOR VACUUM HOSE HARNESS MAY NOT MEET DESIGNS PECIFICATIONS.COLLAPSE OF THE HOSE WOULD RESTRICT OR PREVENT ENGINE VACUUM FLOW WHICH COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE HEADLAMP DOORS TO OPERATE PROPERLY.(REPLACE THE SUBJECT HARNESS.)

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.)

Component

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID67V105000
NotesPOSSIBLE THAT BUMPER JACK ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE LIFTING PLATFORM WELDS THAT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.THE SUBJECT JACKS COULD FAIL WHEN RAISING THE CAR.(REPLACE THE JACKS.)

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID67V073000
NotesPOSSIBLE MISROUTING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS AND/OR THE OMISSION OF A CRITICAL CLIP MAY ALLOW CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE.OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD THEN RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE WIRING INSULATION WHICH COULD CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF ANY ONE OF A NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OR THE COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.(INSPECT, REROUTE HARNESS, AND INSTALL CLIP AS NECES- SARY.)

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 Dodge Charger? A: The 1968 Dodge Charger has a wheelbase size of 117.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Dodge Charger? A: The 1968 Dodge Charger has lengths of 207.90 and 208.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Dodge Charger cost when new?A: The 1968 Dodge Charger cost approximately $3,015 to $3,475 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Dodge Charger? A: The 1968 Dodge Charger was offered as a HardTop Coupe, R/T Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1968 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1968 Dodge Charger had F70-14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1968? A: Dodge produced 627,533 automobiles in 1968.

Q: How many 1968 Chargers were produced? A: Dodge produced 96,100 examples of the Charger in 1968.

Q: What engines did the 1968 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1968 Dodge Charger had the following engine options: V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4200 RPM
  • V 8 (4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 5000 RPM
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW)
  • V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1968 Dodge Charger had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic Torque-Flite, 5 speed Manual.

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