1968 Plymouth Satellite Specifications

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    • 1968 Plymouth Satellite Model Years
    19661967196819691971197219731974

    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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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

    V8 Sport Satellite Convertible
    Chassis # RP27H8G161779
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    Auction entries : 1
    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

    V8 HardTop Coupe
    Chassis # RH23D8G272714
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    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

    V8 Station Wagon
    Auction entries : 1
    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 June 2024
    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.

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