These are standard specifications for the 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1972 |
| Price : | $2,630-$3,075 |
| Weight : | 3175 lbs | 1440.156 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester BV 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4GC 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 290 HP (213.44 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 101 mm. |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 78 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Rochester 4GC 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 101 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1968 : | 562,459 |
| Total 1968 Cutlass production : | 190,070 |
| 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| 6 Cylinder Holiday Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 265 |
| 6 Cylinder S Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 410 |
| 6 Cylinder S Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,492 |
| 6 Cylinder S Sports Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,181 |
| 6 Cylinder Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 354 |
| 6 Cylinder Town Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,305 |
| Holiday Hardtop V8 4 dr. 6 P : | 7,839 |
| S Convertible V8 2 dr. 6 P : | 13,667 |
| S Holiday Hardtop V8 2 dr. 6 P : | 59,577 |
| S Sports Coupe V8 2 dr. 6 P : | 14,586 |
| Station Wagon V8 4 dr. 6 P : | 9,291 |
| Supreme Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 33,518 |
| Supreme Holiday Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 15,067 |
| Supreme Town Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 5,524 |
| Town Sedan V8 4 dr. 6 P : | 25,994 |
Dimension(s)
6 Cylinder Holiday Hardtop
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.6 in | 5222 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
6 Cylinder Town Sedan
| Price : | $2,675 |
| Weight : | 3150 lbs | 1428.816 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.6 in | 5222 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
6 Cylinder Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,970 |
| Weight : | 3345 lbs | 1517.266 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.6 in | 5222 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Holiday Hardtop V8
| Price : | $2,910 |
| Weight : | 3350 lbs | 1519.534 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.6 in | 5222 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Town Sedan V8
| Price : | $2,780 |
| Weight : | 3350 lbs | 1519.534 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.6 in | 5222 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Station Wagon V8
| Price : | $3,075 |
| Weight : | 3560 lbs | 1614.789 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.6 in | 5222 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
6 Cylinder S Sports Coupe
| Price : | $2,630 |
| Weight : | 3215 lbs | 1458.299 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.6 in | 5121 mm. |
| Height : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
6 Cylinder S Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $2,695 |
| Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.6 in | 5121 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
6 Cylinder S Convertible
| Price : | $2,950 |
| Weight : | 3245 lbs | 1471.907 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.6 in | 5121 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
S Sports Coupe V8
| Price : | $2,740 |
| Weight : | 3410 lbs | 1546.75 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.6 in | 5121 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
S Holiday Hardtop V8
| Price : | $2,800 |
| Weight : | 3295 lbs | 1494.587 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.6 in | 5121 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
S Convertible V8
| Price : | $3,050 |
| Weight : | 3410 lbs | 1546.75 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.6 in | 5121 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Supreme Coupe
| Price : | $2,980 |
| Weight : | 3335 lbs | 1512.731 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.6 in | 5121 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Supreme Town Sedan
| Price : | $2,885 |
| Weight : | 3335 lbs | 1512.731 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 217.8 in | 5532 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Supreme Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $3,058 |
| Weight : | 3245 lbs | 1471.907 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 217.8 in | 5532 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.75x14 |
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass has wheelbase sizes of 59.00-, 112.00-, 116.00-inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass has lengths of 201.60-, 205.60-, 217.80-inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass cost when new?A: The 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass cost approximately $2,630 to $3,075 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass was offered as a 6 Cylinder Holiday Hardtop, 6 Cylinder S Convertible, 6 Cylinder S Holiday Hardtop, 6 Cylinder S Sports Coupe, 6 Cylinder Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder Town Sedan, Holiday Hardtop V8, S Convertible V8, S Holiday Hardtop V8, S Sports Coupe V8, Station Wagon V8, Supreme Coupe, Supreme Holiday Hardtop, Supreme Town Sedan, Town Sedan V8.Q: What tires did the 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass have? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass had 7.75x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1968? A: Oldsmobile produced 562,459 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 1968 Cutlasss were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 190,070 examples of the Cutlass in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass have? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass have? A: The 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.