1968 Lincoln Continental Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1968 Lincoln Continental, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1961 - 1969
Price : $5,740-$5,970
Weight : 4880 lbs | 2213.531 kg
V 8
Displacement : 7571 cc | 462.0 cu in. | 7.6 L.
Power : 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter C8VF-9510E 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Compression : 10.5:1
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
Automatic

Total Lincoln Production for 1968 : 46,904
Total 1968 Continental production : 39,134
1968 Lincoln Continental
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 9,415
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 29,719

Hardtop Coupe

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 221.0 in | 5613 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.

Sedan

Price : $5,970
Weight : 4975 lbs | 2256.622 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 221.0 in | 5613 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 9.15 x 15

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 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1968 Lincoln Continental has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1968 Lincoln Continental has a length of 221.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Lincoln Continental cost when new?A: The 1968 Lincoln Continental cost approximately $5,740 to $5,970 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1968 Lincoln Continental was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1968 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1968 Lincoln Continental had 9.15 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1968? A: Lincoln produced 46,904 automobiles in 1968.

Q: How many 1968 Continentals were produced? A: Lincoln produced 39,134 examples of the Continental in 1968.

Q: What engines did the 1968 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1968 Lincoln Continental had the following engine options: V 8 (7571 cc | 462.0 cu in. | 7.6 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • Q: What transmission did the 1968 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1968 Lincoln Continental had a Automatic gearbox.

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