1968 Ford Mustang Specifications

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    • 1968 Ford Mustang Model Years
    1964196519661967196819691970197119721973

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
    Production Years for Series : 1964 - 1973
    Price : $2,600-$2,812
    Weight : 2636 lbs | 1195.669 kg
    V 6
    Displacement : 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.
    Power : 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM
    Bore : 3.7 in | 93 mm.
    Stroke : 3.1 in | 80 mm.
    Compression : 8.8:1
    Main Bearings : 7
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Ford 1 Barrel Autolite
    V 8
    Displacement : 4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.
    Power : 195 HP (143.52 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 2.9 in | 73 mm.
    Compression : 8.7:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Ford 2 Barrel Autolite
    V 8
    Displacement : 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
    Power : 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 10.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
    Power : 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
    Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 10.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
    Power : 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 10.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    4-Barrel Carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
    Power : 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5600 RPM
    Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
    Stroke : 4.0 in | 101 mm.
    Compression : 10.7:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
    Power : 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 4.2 in | 107 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 10.9:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    4 Manual , 3 Automatic

    Total Ford Production for 1968 : 1,753,334
    Total 1968 Mustang production : 317,148
    1968 Ford Mustang
    Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : 25,376
    Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 42,325
    Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 249,447

    Hardtop Coupe

    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 8F02C193891
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    Auction entries : 1
    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 8R015150874
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    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 7T01S206510
    Hardtop Coupe
    Hardtop Coupe
    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 8F01S150874
    Hardtop Coupe
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    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 7F01A139506
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 183.6 in | 4663 mm.
    Width : 71.3 in | 1811 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.

    Fastback Coupe

    Fastback Coupe
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    Fastback Coupe
    Fastback Coupe
    Fastback Coupe
    Chassis # 8Ro2S125559
    Fastback Coupe
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    Price : $2,710
    Weight : 2657 lbs | 1205.195 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 183.6 in | 4663 mm.
    Width : 71.3 in | 1811 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.

    Convertible

    Convertible
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    Convertible
    Price : $2,812
    Weight : 2742 lbs | 1243.75 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 183.6 in | 4663 mm.
    Width : 71.3 in | 1811 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.

    California Special Coupe

    California Special Coupe
    Chassis # 8R01S156529
    Engine # 8R156529
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    California Special Coupe
    Chassis # 8R01C142574
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    Auction entries : 1
    California Special Coupe
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    Price : $2,600
    Weight : 2636 lbs | 1195.669 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 183.6 in | 4663 mm.
    Width : 71.3 in | 1811 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 6.95 x 14 four-ply tubeless blackwall

    Component

    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

    Manufacturer

    Drake Automotive Group LLC

    NHTSA Campaign ID19E011000
    SummaryDrake Automotive Group, LLC (Drake) is recalling certain Scott Drake left and right wheel spindles, part numbers C5ZZ-3106-L, C5ZZ-3105-R, C70Z-3106-L, C70Z-3105-R sold for use on 1965-1966 Ford Mustang V8s and 1967-1969 Ford Mustangs (all vehicles with drums). The spindle may fail resulting in the wheel and tire detaching from the vehicle's steering system.
    ConsequenceSpindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDrake Automotive Group, LLC will notify owners and will replace all of the recalled units, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2019. Owners may contact Drake automotive at 1-800-999-0289.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

    Manufacturer

    FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    NHTSA Campaign ID77V043000
    SummaryTHE SEAT BACK PIVOT PIN BRACKET ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SEAT BACK WILL ROTATE REARWARD.
    RemedyTHE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SEAT PIVOT PIN BRACKET ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
    NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BUCKET SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BACK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE PIN BREAK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    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 Ford Mustang? A: The 1968 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1968 Ford Mustang? A: The 1968 Ford Mustang has a length of 183.60 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1968 Ford Mustang? A: The 1968 Ford Mustang has a width of 71.30 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1968 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1968 Ford Mustang cost approximately $2,600 to $2,812 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Ford Mustang? A: The 1968 Ford Mustang was offered as a California Special Coupe, Convertible, Fastback Coupe, Hardtop Coupe.

    Q: What tires did the 1968 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1968 Ford Mustang had 6.95 x 14 four-ply tubeless blackwall tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1968? A: Ford produced 1,753,334 automobiles in 1968.

    Q: How many 1968 Mustangs were produced? A: Ford produced 317,148 examples of the Mustang in 1968.

    Q: What engines did the 1968 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1968 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: V 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM
  • V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 195 HP (143.52 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM
  • V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
  • V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
  • V 8 (7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5600 RPM
  • V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4600 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1968 Ford Mustang had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.

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