1968 Dodge Coronet Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1968 Dodge Coronet, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unit Steel
Production Years for Series :	1965 - 1970
Price :	$2,460-$3,610

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3687 cc \| 225.0 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Compression :	8.4:1
Main Bearings :	4
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 1-barrel R3271A

Inline 6
Displacement :	2786 cc \| 170.0 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Power :	101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 1-barrel BBS-4099S

V 8
Displacement :	4474 cc \| 273.0 cu in. \| 4.5 L.
Power :	180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 2-barrel BBD-4113S

V 8
Displacement :	5211 cc \| 318.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Stromberg 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4474 cc \| 273.0 cu in. \| 4.5 L.
Power :	235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel AFB 3855S

V 8
Displacement :	6276 cc \| 383.0 cu in. \| 6.3 L.
Power :	270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 2-barrel 4125S

V 8
Displacement :	5572 cc \| 340.0 cu in. \| 5.6 L.
Power :	275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter Thermo-Quad 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6276 cc \| 383.0 cu in. \| 6.3 L.
Power :	290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5

V 8
Displacement :	6276 cc \| 383.0 cu in. \| 6.3 L.
Power :	300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.2 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	2.3 in \| 58 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6276 cc \| 383.0 cu in. \| 6.3 L.
Power :	325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.2 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel AFB 3855S

V 8
Displacement :	7210 cc \| 440.0 cu in. \| 7.2 L.
Power :	375 BHP (276 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 110 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4130S carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6981 cc \| 426.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
2 Carter AFB-3084S 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , 3 Automatic Torque-Flite

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1968 :	627,533
Total 1968 Coronet production :	196,242
1968 Dodge Coronet
440 Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	103,500
500 Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	30,100
Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	45,000
R/T Series HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	10,900

Handling

Steering
Recirculating Ball
Turning Circle :	12.5 m \| 492.164 in. \| 12500.966 mm.

Recall

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V104000
Notes	POSSIBLE THAT VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE.THIS COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HOSE.A FAILURE OF THIS TYPE WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, WITHOUT WHICH GREATER MANUAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.(REPLACE THE SUBJECT HOSE.)

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V103000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT REAR SHELF PANEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR THE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS.DURING SEVERE IMPACT, THIS PANEL COULD FAIL AT LESS THAN DESIGN IMPACT SPECIFICATIONS.(INSPECT AND INSTALL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AS REQUIRED.)

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V074000
Notes	POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE AND THE PUMP PULLEY OR BATTERY TRAY.THIS COULD RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE HOSE, LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID, AND MAY RENDER THE POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE.(REPLACE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.)

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V073000
Notes	POSSIBLE MISROUTING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS AND/OR THE OMISSION OF A CRITICAL CLIP MAY ALLOW CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE.OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD THEN RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE WIRING INSULATION WHICH COULD CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF ANY ONE OF A NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OR THE COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.(INSPECT, REROUTE HARNESS, AND INSTALL CLIP AS NECES- SARY.)

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 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1968 Dodge Coronet has a wheelbase size of 117.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1968 Dodge Coronet has lengths of 206.60 and 210.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1968 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1968 Dodge Coronet has a width of 76.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Dodge Coronet cost when new?A: The 1968 Dodge Coronet cost approximately $2,460 to $3,610 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1968 Dodge Coronet was offered as a 440 Series HardTop Coupe, 440 Series Sedan, 440 Series Station Wagon, 500 Series Convertible, 500 Series HardTop Coupe, 500 Series Sedan, 500 Series Station Wagon, Deluxe HardTop Coupe, Deluxe Sedan, Deluxe Station Wagon, R/T Series Convertible, R/T Series HardTop Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1968? A: Dodge produced 627,533 automobiles in 1968.

Q: How many 1968 Coronets were produced? A: Dodge produced 196,242 examples of the Coronet in 1968.

Q: What engines did the 1968 Dodge Coronet have? A: The 1968 Dodge Coronet had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM

Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4200 RPM

V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM

V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (5572 cc | 340.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.) with 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 5000 RPM

V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 5000 RPM

V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM

V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM

V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Dodge Coronet have? A: The 1968 Dodge Coronet had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Torque-Flite.