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1968 Plymouth Valiant Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1968 Plymouth Valiant, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1967 - 1973
Price : $2,230-$2,420
Weight : 2700 lbs | 1224.699 kg
Inline 6 | Carter Type BBS one-barrel Model 4286S
Displacement : 2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.
Power : 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Stroke : 3.1 in | 80 mm.
Compression : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 4
Carter 1 barrel carburetor
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)
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift controls , Automatic

Total Plymouth Production for 1968 : 790,239
Total 1968 Valiant production : 110,795
1968 Plymouth Valiant
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 49,446
Signet Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 23,906
Signet Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 6,265
Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 31,178

Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 188.4 in | 4785 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1483 mm.
Rear Track : 55.6 in | 1412 mm.

Two-Door Sedan

Price : $2,230
Weight : 2675 lbs | 1213.36 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 188.4 in | 4785 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1483 mm.
Rear Track : 55.6 in | 1412 mm.

Signet Sedan

Price : $2,420
Weight : 2700 lbs | 1224.699 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 188.4 in | 4785 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1483 mm.
Rear Track : 55.6 in | 1412 mm.

Signet Two-Door Sedan

Price : $2,375
Weight : 2675 lbs | 1213.36 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 188.4 in | 4785 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1483 mm.
Rear Track : 55.6 in | 1412 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.95x14

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

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

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1968 Plymouth Valiant has a length of 188.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Plymouth Valiant cost when new?A: The 1968 Plymouth Valiant cost approximately $2,230 to $2,420 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1968 Plymouth Valiant was offered as a Sedan, Signet Sedan, Signet Two-Door Sedan, Two-Door Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1968 Plymouth Valiant have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Valiant had 6.95x14 tires.

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

Q: How many 1968 Valiants were produced? A: Plymouth produced 110,795 examples of the Valiant in 1968.

Q: What engines did the 1968 Plymouth Valiant have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Valiant had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • 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
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Plymouth Valiant have? A: The 1968 Plymouth Valiant had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Floor shift controls, Automatic.