These are standard specifications for the 1968 Plymouth Valiant, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift controls , Automatic
Chassis # VL21B8E171472
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Auction entries : 1
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Data updated January 2023
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1967 - 1973 |
Price : | $2,230-$2,420 |
Weight : | 2700 lbs | 1224.699 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | Carter Type BBS one-barrel Model 4286S | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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) |
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift controls , Automatic
Production Figures
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 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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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
Chassis # VL21B8E171472
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Price : | $2,230 |
Weight : | 2675 lbs | 1213.36 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. |
Handling
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 6.95x14 |
Recall
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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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 | TIRES |
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Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V075000 |
Notes | POSSIBILITY 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 |
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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 Valiant FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Plymouth Valiant?
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.