1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR Specifications

1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR
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    • Tuner : Shelby
    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
    Production Years for Series : 1968
    Price : $4,500
    Weight : 2789 lbs | 1265.069 kg
    0-60 mph : 6.5 seconds.
    V 8
    Displacement : 7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
    Power : 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5600 RPM
    Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
    Stroke : 4.0 in | 101 mm.
    Compression : 10.7:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Automatic Heavy-duty C6 , 4 Manual Top Loader

    Total Ford Production for 1968 : 1,753,334
    Total 1968 Mustang GT500 KR production : 1,571
    1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR
    Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 517
    Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 1,053

    Coupe

    Coupe
    Chassis # 8T02R213248-03973
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    Auction entries : 1
    Coupe
    Chassis # 8T02R216062-04293
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    Auction entries : 2
    Coupe
    Chassis # 8T02R203131-02368
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    Auction entries : 1
    Coupe
    Chassis # 8T02R215878-04108
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    Coupe
    Coupe
    Serial # 3588
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    Coupe
    Chassis # 8T02R215984-04215
    Serial # GHN3L15414
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    Coupe
    Chassis # 8T02R215930-04160
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    Coupe
    Chassis # 8T02R210352037366
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    Auction entries : 1
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 181.6 in | 4613 mm.
    Width : 68.2 in | 1732 mm.
    Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
    Front Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.
    Rear Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.

    Convertible Coupe

    Convertible Coupe
    Chassis # 8T03R216159-04390
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    Convertible Coupe
    Chassis # 8T03R21331104037
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    Auction entries : 1
    Convertible Coupe
    Chassis # 8T03R210309
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    Convertible Coupe
    Chassis # 8T03R21599104222
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    Auction entries : 1
    Convertible Coupe
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    Convertible Coupe
    Convertible Coupe
    Chassis # 8T03R213224-03949
    Auction entries : 2
    Convertible Coupe
    Chassis # 8T03R201809
    Auction entries : 1
    Convertible Coupe
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    Convertible Coupe
    Chassis # 8T03R199223-02334
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    Auction entries : 1
    Convertible Coupe
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    Convertible Coupe
    Chassis # 8T03R210235-03619
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    Convertible Coupe
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    Convertible Coupe
    Chassis # 8T03R203170-02446
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    Weight : 2789 lbs | 1265.069 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 181.6 in | 4613 mm.
    Width : 68.2 in | 1732 mm.
    Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
    Front Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.
    Rear Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.

    Suspension
    Front and rear independent competitino suspension with staggered rear shock absorbers

    Steering
    Power Steering

    Brakes
    Front Brakes : Disc
    Rear Brakes : Drum

    Tires / Wheels
    Wheels : 10-spoke 15x7 alloy wheels

    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 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR? A: The 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR? A: The 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR has a length of 181.60 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR? A: The 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR has a width of 68.20 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR cost when new?A: The 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR had a base price of approximately $4,500 (USD).

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR? A: The 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe.

    Q: What type of wheels did the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR have? A: The 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR had 10-spoke 15x7 alloy wheels wheels.

    Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1968? A: Ford produced 1,753,334 automobiles in 1968.

    Q: How many 1968 Mustang GT500 KRs were produced? A: Ford produced 1,571 examples of the Mustang GT500 KR in 1968.

    Q: What engine did the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR have? A: The engine powering the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR was a V 8 (7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5600 RPM.

    Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR have? A: The 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic Heavy-duty C6, 4 speed Manual Top Loader.

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