1968 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

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    • 1968 Ford Thunderbird Model Years
    19671968196919701971

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1967 - 1971
    Price : $4,715-$4,925
    Weight : 4365 lbs | 1979.931 kg
    V 8 | Serial number codes 'Y'
    Displacement : 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
    Power : 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 9.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
    Power : 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
    Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 10.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8 | Serial number code 'Z'
    Displacement : 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
    Power : 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 10.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8 | Serial number code 'N'
    Displacement : 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
    Power : 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
    Stroke : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
    Compression : 10.5:1
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
    Power : 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 4.2 in | 107 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 10.9:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    4 Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic

    Total Ford Production for 1968 : 1,753,334
    Total 1968 Thunderbird production : 64,931
    1968 Ford Thunderbird
    Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 9,977
    Landau 2 dr. 4 P : 33,029
    Landau 4 dr. 4 P : 21,925

    Hardtop Coupe

    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 8Y83N111828
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    Auction entries : 1
    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 8J83N171083
    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 8Y84N102087
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    Auction entries : 1
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 206.9 in | 5255 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Landau

    Price : $4,846
    Weight : 4370 lbs | 1982.199 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 206.9 in | 5255 mm.
    Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

    Landau

    Price : $4,925
    Weight : 4460 lbs | 2023.022 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 209.9 in | 5331 mm.
    Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

    Steering
    Rack and Pinion

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 8.15x15 four-ply tubeless blackwall

    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 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird has wheelbase sizes of 115.00 and 117.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1968 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird has lengths of 206.90 and 209.90 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1968 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,715 to $4,925 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Landau.

    Q: What tires did the 1968 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird had 8.15x15 four-ply tubeless blackwall tires.

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

    Q: How many 1968 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 64,931 examples of the Thunderbird in 1968.

    Q: What engines did the 1968 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
  • V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4600 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1968 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.

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