1968 Dodge Charger Specifications

Specifications

1968 1969 1970

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1968 - 1970
Price :	$3,015-$3,475
Weight :	3505 lbs \| 1589.841 kg

Engine & Transmission

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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
2 Carter AFB-3084S 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Automatic Torque-Flite , 5 Manual

Production Figures

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

Dimension(s)

HardTop Coupe

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

R/T Hardtop

Chassis # XS29L8B213557
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$3,475
Weight :	3645 lbs \| 1653.344 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	208.0 in \| 5283 mm.
Height :	77.0 in \| 1956 mm.
Wheelbase :	117.0 in \| 2972 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	F70-14

Optional Tires
Tires :	F70-14

Recall

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V104000
Notes	POSSIBLE 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	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V075000
Notes	POSSIBILITY 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	EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V105000
Notes	POSSIBLE 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	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V103000
Notes	POSSIBILITY 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	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V073000
Notes	POSSIBLE 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 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 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.