1968 Plymouth VIP Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Price :	$3,230-$3,420
Weight :	3630 lbs \| 1646.54 kg

Engine & Transmission

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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron

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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)

V 8
Displacement :	7210 cc \| 440.0 cu in. \| 7.2 L.
Power :	330 HP (242.88 KW)

V 8
Displacement :	7210 cc \| 440.0 cu in. \| 7.2 L.
Power :	350 HP (257.6 KW)

Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic , 4 Manual Floor Shift

Production Figures

Total Plymouth Production for 1968 :	790,239
Total 1968 VIP production :	39,940
1968 Plymouth VIP
FastTop Coupe 6 P :	6,768
Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	10,745
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	9,203
Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	13,224

Handling

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 VIP? A: The 1968 Plymouth VIP has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Plymouth VIP? A: The 1968 Plymouth VIP has lengths of 213.10-, 216.00-, 217.00-inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1968 Plymouth VIP? A: The 1968 Plymouth VIP has a width of 77.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Plymouth VIP cost when new?A: The 1968 Plymouth VIP cost approximately $3,230 to $3,420 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Plymouth VIP? A: The 1968 Plymouth VIP was offered as a FastTop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Station Wagon.

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

Q: How many 1968 VIPs were produced? A: Plymouth produced 39,940 examples of the VIP in 1968.

Q: What engines did the 1968 Plymouth VIP have? A: The 1968 Plymouth VIP had the following engine options: V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW)

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 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 330 HP (242.88 KW)

V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW)

Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Plymouth VIP have? A: The 1968 Plymouth VIP had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Manual Floor Shift.