These are standard specifications for the 1968 Plymouth Fury, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift , Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1968 |
| Price : | $2,590-$3,425 |
| Weight : | 3465 lbs | 1571.698 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 : | 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 |
| 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. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L. |
| Power : | 350 HP (257.6 KW) |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L. |
| Power : | 375 HP (276 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 110 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Plymouth Production for 1968 : | 790,239 |
| Total 1968 Fury production : | 309,517 |
| 1968 Plymouth Fury | |
| I 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 5,788 |
| I Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 23,208 |
| II 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 3,112 |
| II Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 49,423 |
| II Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 6,749 |
| III 9-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 9,954 |
| III Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,483 |
| III Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 60,472 |
| III Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 57,899 |
| III Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 17,078 |
| IIIHardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 45,147 |
| Sport Fury Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,489 |
| Sport Fury FastTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 17,073 |
| Sport Fury Hardtop Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 6,642 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | TIRES:BEAD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 67V122000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT TIRES WERE DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION.THIS DAMAGE MAY BE INSIDE THE TIRE BEADING AND NOT APPARENT UPON VISUAL INSPECTION.CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THESE DAMAGED TIRES COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE.(RE- PLACE ALL FIVE TIRES.) |
| 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 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 67V115000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT A SPEED CONTROL VACUUM HOSE MAY BE KINKED BETWEEN THE SPEED CONTROL BRAKE RELEASE SWITCH AND THE FIREWALL.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT WILL PREVENT THE NORMAL DISENGAGEMENT OF THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM, AND THE CAR SPEED CAN BE REDUCED ONLY BY TURNING OFF THE IGNITION OR BY HOLDING 'IN' THESPEED SET BUTTON ON THE END OF THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER.(INSPECT AND RE- ROUTE THE VACUUM HOSE AS RE- QUIRED.) |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 67V071000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A PROPELLER SHAFT IN WHICH THE WELD MAY FAIL AT LESS THAN DESIGNED TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.FAILURE OF THE WELD MAY RESULT IN A NO DRIVE CONDITION.(INSPECT, TEST, AND REPLACE PROPELLER SHAFT AS REQUIRED.) |
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 Fury FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Plymouth Fury?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Plymouth Fury? A: The 1968 Plymouth Fury has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Plymouth Fury? A: The 1968 Plymouth Fury has a length of 217.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Plymouth Fury cost when new?A: The 1968 Plymouth Fury cost approximately $2,590 to $3,425 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Plymouth Fury? A: The 1968 Plymouth Fury was offered as a I 2-Door Sedan, I Sedan, II 2-Door Sedan, II Sedan, II Station Wagon, III 9-Passenger Station Wagon, III Convertible, III FastTop Coupe, III Hardtop Coupe, III Sedan, III Station Wagon, IIIHardtop Sedan, Sport Fury Convertible, Sport Fury FastTop Coupe, Sport Fury Hardtop Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1968? A: Plymouth produced 790,239 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 1968 Furys were produced? A: Plymouth produced 309,517 examples of the Fury in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Plymouth Fury have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Fury 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 (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) 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 350 HP (257.6 KW) V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Plymouth Fury have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Fury had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Floor shift, Automatic.