These are standard specifications for the 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # HM8-033S
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1969 |
| Price : | $2,685-$3,120 |
| Weight : | 2960 lbs | 1342.633 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Serial number code 'U' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 75 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | Serial number code 'T' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1968 : | 1,753,334 |
| Total 1968 Fairlane Torino production : | 172,083 |
| 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino | |
| GT Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 5,310 |
| GT Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 74,135 |
| GT Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 23,939 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 35,964 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 17,962 |
| Squire Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 14,773 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.0 in | 5105 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $2,710 |
| Weight : | 3000 lbs | 1360.777 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.0 in | 5105 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Squire Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,120 |
| Weight : | 3515 lbs | 1594.377 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.9 in | 5179 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
GT Fastback Coupe
Chassis # HM8-033S
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| Price : | $2,745 |
| Weight : | 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.0 in | 5105 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
GT Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $2,770 |
| Weight : | 3195 lbs | 1449.228 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.0 in | 5105 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
GT Convertible
| Price : | $3,000 |
| Weight : | 3350 lbs | 1519.534 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.0 in | 5105 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.35 x 14 tubeless blackwall |
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Ford Fairlane Torino FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino? A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino has wheelbase sizes of 113.00 and 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino? A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino has lengths of 201.00 and 203.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino cost when new?A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino cost approximately $2,685 to $3,120 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino? A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino was offered as a GT Convertible, GT Fastback Coupe, GT Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Squire Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino have? A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino had 7.35 x 14 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 Fairlane Torinos were produced? A: Ford produced 172,083 examples of the Fairlane Torino in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino have? A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino have? A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.