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1968 Dodge Dart Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1968 Dodge Dart, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1967 - 1969
Price : $2,300-$3,380
Weight : 2725 lbs | 1236.039 kg
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
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 : 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
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 : 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 9.2:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 2-barrel 4125S
V 8
Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
Power : 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore : 4.2 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel AFB 3855S
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 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2 Carter AFB-3084S 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite , 4 Manual

Total Dodge Production for 1968 : 627,533
1968 Dodge Dart

Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 196.0 in | 4978 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.0 in | 2819 mm.

2-Door Sedan

2-Door Sedan
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2-Door Sedan
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2-Door Sedan
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Price : $2,300
Weight : 2710 lbs | 1229.235 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.0 in | 4978 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.0 in | 2819 mm.

270 Sedan

Price : $2,475
Weight : 2735 lbs | 1240.575 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 196.0 in | 4978 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.0 in | 2819 mm.

270 2-Door Hardtop

Price : $2,500
Weight : 2725 lbs | 1236.039 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.0 in | 4978 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.0 in | 2819 mm.

GT Hardtop Coupe

Price : $2,610
Weight : 2750 lbs | 1247.379 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.0 in | 4978 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.0 in | 2819 mm.

GT Convertible

Price : $2,830
Weight : 2850 lbs | 1292.738 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.0 in | 4978 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.0 in | 2819 mm.

GTS Hardtop Coupe

GTS Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # LS23M8B224001
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Price : $3,160
Weight : 3040 lbs | 1378.921 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.0 in | 4978 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.0 in | 2819 mm.

GTS Convertible

Price : $3,380
Weight : 3310 lbs | 1501.391 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.0 in | 4978 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.0 in | 2819 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.50 x 13

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

TIRES

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID70V075000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT GOODYEAR TIRES, SIZE 700 X 13, COULD FAIL TO COMPLY WITHNATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY BUREAU'S STRENGTH PLUNGER ENERGY TEST.(CORRECT BYREPLACING TIRES WHERE NECESSARY BY GOODYEAR DEALERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIRREGULAR ADJUSTMENT POLICY.)

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID68V037000
NotesPOSSIBILITY VEHICLES ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT LEFT SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING.CONDITION MAY CAUSE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING TO CATCH ON MANIFOLD AND RESULT IN STEERING INTERFERENCE.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WHEN NECESSARY.)

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 January 2023
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 Dart? A: The 1968 Dodge Dart has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Dodge Dart? A: The 1968 Dodge Dart has a length of 196.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1968 Dodge Dart? A: The 1968 Dodge Dart has a width of 70.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Dodge Dart cost when new?A: The 1968 Dodge Dart cost approximately $2,300 to $3,380 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Dodge Dart? A: The 1968 Dodge Dart was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, 270 2-Door Hardtop, 270 Sedan, GT Convertible, GT Hardtop Coupe, GTS Convertible, GTS Hardtop Coupe, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1968 Dodge Dart have? A: The 1968 Dodge Dart had 6.50 x 13 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1968? A: Dodge produced 627,533 automobiles in 1968.

Q: What engines did the 1968 Dodge Dart have? A: The 1968 Dodge Dart had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4200 RPM
  • V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 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 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 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 Dart have? A: The 1968 Dodge Dart had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite, 4 speed Manual.

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