1968 Plymouth Barracuda Specifications

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    • 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Model Years
    19681969

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1967 - 1969
    Price : $2,580-$2,900
    Weight : 2715 lbs | 1231.503 kg
    Inline 6
    Displacement : 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.
    Power : 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
    Bore : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Stroke : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
    Main Bearings : 4
    Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Carter Type BBS 1-barrel Model 3839S
    V 8
    Displacement : 4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.
    Power : 190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 4200 RPM
    Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
    Compression : 8.8:1
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    V 8
    Displacement : 5210 cc | 317.9 cu in. | 5.2 L.
    Power : 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Torque :340 Ft-Lbs (461 NM) @ 2400 RPM
    Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    V 8
    Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
    Power : 290 BHP (213.44 KW)
    Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Transmission:
    3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift , Automatic

    Total Plymouth Production for 1968 : 790,239
    Total 1968 Barracuda production : 45,412
    1968 Plymouth Barracuda
    Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 2,840
    Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 22,575
    Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 19,997

    Hardtop Coupe

    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 192.8 in | 4897 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.

    Fastback Coupe

    Fastback Coupe
    Chassis # BH29F8B354070
    View info And history
    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $2,740
    Weight : 2810 lbs | 1274.595 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 192.8 in | 4897 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.

    Convertible

    Price : $2,900
    Weight : 2870 lbs | 1301.81 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 192.8 in | 4897 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 6.95 x 14

    Component

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID67V121000
    NotesPOSSIBLE INCORRECT LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT IS UNLIKELY FRONT SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT COULD BE SET TO SPECIFICATIONS.THIS COULD RESULT IN POOR DIRECTION- AL STABILITY.ALSO, THE INCORRECT CONTROL ARM MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING AND FRONT SUSPEN- SION PARTS.(INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM AS NECESSARY.)

    Component

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID67V072000
    NotesPOSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLOOR PAN AND THE TRANSMISSION KICKDOWN ROD.THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE.(INSPECT AND REWORK TRANSMISSION LEVER.)

    Component

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Mfr Report Date19680301
    NHTSA Campaign ID68V025000
    NotesPOSSIBILITY FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.SEVERE IMPACT ON SUS- PENSION SYSTEM COULD CAUSE UPPER BALL JOINT TO FAIL AND CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY RE- PLACEMENT WHEN NECESSARY).

    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 Plymouth Barracuda? A: The 1968 Plymouth Barracuda has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda? A: The 1968 Plymouth Barracuda has a length of 192.80 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda cost when new?A: The 1968 Plymouth Barracuda cost approximately $2,580 to $2,900 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda? A: The 1968 Plymouth Barracuda was offered as a Convertible, Fastback Coupe, Hardtop Coupe.

    Q: What tires did the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Barracuda had 6.95 x 14 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1968? A: Plymouth produced 790,239 automobiles in 1968.

    Q: How many 1968 Barracudas were produced? A: Plymouth produced 45,412 examples of the Barracuda in 1968.

    Q: What engines did the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Barracuda had the following engine options: 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 190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 4200 RPM
  • V 8 (5210 cc | 317.9 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 340 Ft-Lbs (461 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW)

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Barracuda had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Floor shift, Automatic.

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