These are standard specifications for the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift , Automatic
Chassis # BH29F8B354070
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1967 - 1969 |
| Price : | $2,580-$2,900 |
| Weight : | 2715 lbs | 1231.503 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 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 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 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 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift , Automatic
Production Figures
| 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 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.8 in | 4897 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
Fastback Coupe
Chassis # BH29F8B354070
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| 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. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.95 x 14 |
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 67V121000 |
| Notes | POSSIBLE 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 ID | 67V072000 |
| Notes | POSSIBLE 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 Date | 19680301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 68V025000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY 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). |
Data updated January 2023
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Plymouth Barracuda FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda?
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.