1968 Ford Mustang Fact Sheet
1968 Ford Mustang Facts, Figures, and Specifications
The 1968 Ford Mustang continued the use of the same sheet metal and body shell introduced in the previous year with minor trim changes. The 302 CID V-8 replaced the 289.
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The styling of the 1968 Mustang continued the look introduced in the previous year. The 302 CID V-8 bowed, and in April, the Cobra Jet 428 CID V-8 would be introduced, becoming one of Ford’s coveted powerplants of the period.
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1968 Ford Mustang Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1968 Ford Mustang Facts
The 1968 Ford Mustang was introduced in September 1967. The 1968 Mustang continued to use the same body shell introduced the previous year, with minor trim changes. The Mustang emblem appeared to float in the center of the grille, with no horizontal or vertical bars attached to the emblem. Also, the side scoop had much cleaner chrome trim than the previous year, with no horizontal stripes connected to it. Side marker lights and other new federally mandated safety features were required on all Mustangs built this year.
The 427-powered Mustang was capable of moving from 0-60 mph in around six seconds. The price for this motor was $775 above that of the base Mustang V-8. The 427 was available early in the year, but rarely installed, as the Cobra Jet could match it and cost $500 less. 428 CJ V-8s were installed in 2,854 Mustangs in this model year.
Historical Notes
Ford went through a 60-day strike from late September to late November, 1967. This had a negative effect on sales and production. Model year production peaked at 317,148 units.
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In 1968 Ford embarked on a program to create a 428-powered Mustang. The result came out in April 1968 as the “428 Cobra Jet”. A 428 CID police interceptor short-block was topped with 427 CID “low-riser” cylinder heads, and a Holley 735-cfm four-barrel, on an iron intake rather than the aluminum police interceptor casting. The Cobra Jet used the same hydraulic camshaft as the 390 GT engine. Ford underrated its new 428 CJ engine at 335 hp – only 10 more than the 390 it was replacing. See a test of the Cobra Jet HERE.
A very collectible model-option produced this year was the highly sought after “California Special” a variant of the coupe with special features like Shelby-type taillights. There was also the “High-Country Special,” a similar regional edition model, produced for the Colorado Sales Zone. See some photos of these models HERE.
1968 Ford Mustang Facts – Models Offered
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Model 65 A – Standard equipment included all Ford Motor Co. safety features, plus front bucket seats, full carpeting, floor-mounted shift, vinyl interior trim, heater, wheel covers, and cigarette lighter. The fastback came with wheel covers, special emblems, and rocker panel moldings. There were five engine choices ranging from a 120 hp 200 CID six to a 320 hp 390 CID V-8. New options available included the Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic.
Model 63 A – Standard equipment included all Ford Motor Co. safety features, plus front bucket seats, full carpeting, floor-mounted shift, vinyl interior trim, heater, wheel covers, and cigarette lighter. The fastback came with wheel covers, special emblems, and rocker panel moldings. There were five engine choices ranging from a 120 hp 200 CID six to a 320 hp 390 CID V-8. New options available included the Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic.
Model 76A – Standard equipment included all Ford Motor Co. safety features, plus front bucket seats, full carpeting, floor-mounted shift, vinyl interior trim, heater, wheel covers, and cigarette lighter. The fastback came with wheel covers, special emblems, and rocker panel moldings. There were five engine choices ranging from a 120 hp 200 CID six to a 320 hp 390 CID V-8. New options available included the Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic.
GT Equipment Group: includes base V-8 standard, (all other V-8s optional), dual exhausts; fog lamps, special ornamentation, disc brakes, GT racing stripes (rocker panel moldings deleted), and Special Handling Package
1968 Ford Mustang Facts – Engines
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- 115 HP 200 CID I-6
- 195 HP 289 CID V-8
- 230 HP 302 CID V-8
- 306 HP 302 CID V-8
- 280 HP HP 390 CID V-8
- 325 HP HP 390 CID V-8
- 335 HP 428 CID V-8
- 390 HP 427 CID V-8
Inline Six. (Code “T”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Seven main bearings.
Displacement: 200 CID.
Bore and stroke: 3,684″ x 3.13″.
Compression ratio: 8.8:1.
Horsepower: 115 @ 3800 RPM.
Torque: 190 @ 2200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 240 degrees, Exhaust: 240 degrees, Lift: (Intake) 0.348″, (Exhaust) 0.348″. Overlap: 27 degrees.
Carburetor: Emission Control Ford Autolite one-barrel (Manual Transmission) C80F-9510-A (Automatic Transmission) Model C680F-9510-B. Carburetor Non-Emission Control Ford Autolite one-barrel (Manual Transmission) C80F-9510-E (Automatic Transmission) Model C680F-9510-F.
Two Barrel 289 CID V-8. (Code “C”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 289 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 2.87 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.7:1.
Horsepower: 195 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 288 @ 2600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 254 degrees, Lift: (Intake) 0.368″, (Exhaust) 0.380″. Overlap 34 degrees.
Carburetor: Emission Control (Manual Transmission) Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model C8AF-9510-AK; (Auto Transmission) Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model C8ZF-9510-G. Non-Emission Control (Manual Transmission) Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model C8AF-9510-AF; (Auto Transmission) Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model C8OF-9510-S.
230 HP 302 CID Optional V-8. (Code “J”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 302 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.0:1.
Horsepower: 230 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 310 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 254 degrees, Lift: (Intake) 0.368″ (Exhaust) 0.380″. Overlap 34 degrees.
Carburetor: Emission Control (Manual Transmission) Ford Autolite 4-barrel Model C8ZF-9510-C; (Auto Transmission) Ford Autolite 4-barrel Model C8ZF-9510-D. Non-Emission Control (Manual Transmission) Ford Autolite 4-barrel Model C8ZF-9510-A; (Auto Transmission) Ford Autolite 4-barrel Model C8ZF-9510-B.
306 HP 302 CID – Competition Only – V-8. (Code “G”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 302 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.0:1.
Horsepower: 306 @ 6000 RPM.
Torque: 325 @ 3600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 310 degrees, Exhaust: 310 degrees, Lift: (Intake) 0.471″ @ .020″ lash (Exhaust) 0.4757 @ .020″ lash. Overlap 82 degrees.
Carburetor: (Manual Transmission only) Ford Holley 4-barrel Model C8OF- 9510-F.
NOTE: This engine was available for SCCA Trans Am racing and was special order. It would later be replaced with the unsuccessful Tunnel Port design
280 HP Optional 390 CID V-8. Engine Code “X” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 390 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 280 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 403 @ 2600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 266 degrees, Lift: (Intake) 0.481″ (exhaust) 0.490″, Overlap 36 degrees.
Carburetor: Emission Control Only Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model C8OF-9510K (Automatic transmission only).
325 HP Optional 390 CID V-8. Engine Code “S” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 390 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 325 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 427 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 290 degrees, Lift: (intake) 0.481″ (exhaust) 0.490″, Overlap 46 degrees.
Carburetor: Emission Control Ford Holley 4-barrel Model C8OF-9510C (manual transmission), Holley 4-barrel Model C8OF-9510D (Automatic transmission). Non-Emission Control Ford Holley 4-barrel Model C7OF-9510A (manual transmission), Holley 4-barrel Model C7OF-9510B (Automatic transmission).
335 HP Optional Cobra Jet V-8. Engine Code “P” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 428 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 3.98 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.6:1.
Horsepower: 335 @ 5400 RPM.
Torque: 440 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 290 degrees, Lift: (intake) 0.481″ (exhaust) 0.481″, Overlap 46 degrees.
Carburetor: Emission Control Ford Holley 4-barrel Model C8OF-9510AA (manual transmission), Holley 4-barrel Model C8OF-9510D (Automatic transmission). Non-Emission Control Ford Holley 4-barrel Model C8OF-9510AA (manual transmission), Holley 4-barrel Model C8OF-9510AB (Automatic transmission).
Optional 390 HP 427 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 427 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.23 x 3.78 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.9:1.
Horsepower: 390 @ 5600 RPM.
Torque: 460 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 290 degrees, Lift: (intake) 0.481″ (exhaust) 0.490″, Overlap 46 degrees.
Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel Model C8AF-9510 AD (automatic transmission only).
1968 Ford Mustang Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 108.00″
- Overall length: 183.6″
- Height: 51.60″ (Coupe) 51.60″ (Fastback} 51.40″ (Convertible)
- Weight:
Hardtop: 2755 lbs.
Fastback: 2779 lbs.
Convertible: 2865 lbs. - Front tread: 58.50″
- Rear tread: 58.50″
- Tires:
- With I-6 and 302 CID V-8: 6.95 x 14 four-ply tubeless black wall.
- With 390 CID V-8 7.35 x 14 four-ply tubeless black wall.
- With 302 & 390 CID GT V-8 F70 x 14 tubeless white wall.
- With 427 & 428 CID V-8 FR70 x 14 tubeless black wall.
1968 Ford Mustang Facts –
Engine Options
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- 289 CID two-barrel 195 hp V-8 ($106).
- 302-CID four-barrel 230 hp ($172).
- 390-CID four-barrel 325 hp V-8 ($158).
- 427-CID four-barrel 390 hp V-8 ($775).
- 428 CID four-barrel 335 hp Cobra-Jet V-8 ($245).
1968 Ford Mustang Facts – Significant Options
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- Air Conditioner, Select-Arie conditioner ($360).
- Center console, radio required ($54).
- Convenience Group, console required with Select-Arie ($32)
- Front seat, Full-width, hardtop and 2+2 only, not available with console, ($32).
- Glass backlight, convertible ($39).
- Glass, Tinted ($30).
- GT Equipment Group, 230 or 325 hp V-8s with power brakes, not available with Sports Trim Group of optional wheel covers, ($147).
- Interior Decor Group in convertibles & models with full-width front seat ($110), in others without full-width front seat ($124).
- Left door mirror, Remote-control ($10).
- Limited-slip differential, V-8s only ($79).
- Paint stripe, Accent ($14).
- Paint, Hood, Two-tone ($19).
- Power front disc brakes, V-8s only, required with 390 V-8 or GT Equipment Group ($54).
- Power steering ($84).
- Power top, convertible ($53).
- Radio, AM/FM stereo ($61).
- Radio, Push-button AM ($360).
- Speed control, Fingertip, V-8 and Select-Shift required ($74).
- Sport deck rear seat, 2+2 only ($65).
- Steering wheel, Tilt-Away ($66).
- Tachometer, V-8s only ($54).
- Tape System, Stereo-Sonic, AM radio required, ($181).
- Vinyl roof, hardtop ($74).
- Wheel covers, not available with GT or V- 8 Sports Trim Group ($34).
- Whitewall tires ($33).
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1968 Z28 Camaro vs Tunnel Port Mustang Road Test – Car and Driver Magazine
1968 Tunnel Port Mustang V-8 Exposed – Hi-Po Cars Magazine
1968 Ford Mustang Facts –
Power Train Options
Transmissions
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- Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic with six-cylinder ($19), with 289 V-8 ($201), with 390 V-8 ($233).
- Four-speed manual, not available with six cylinder; with 289 V-8 ($184); with 390 V-8 ($233).
- Three-speed manual transmission standard, except 302 CID 306 HP and 335 HP 428 CID where 4-speed was standard.
Transmission Ratios
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- Three-Speed Manual Transmission
I-6, 289 CID V-8 & 302 CID V-8: First: 2.99:1, Second: 1.675:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 3.17:1. Synchromesh all forward gears
390 V-8: First: 2.42:1, Second: 1.61:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.33:1. Synchromesh all forward gears - Four-Speed Manual Transmission
I-6 and 289, 302, 390 V-8: First: 2.78:1, Second: 1.93:1, Third 1.36:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1
427 & 428 V-8, Optional 390 GT: First: 2.32:1, Second: 1.69:1, Third: 1.29:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.32:1 - Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
Low: 2.46:1, Second: 1.46:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.20:1 (except 390, 427, 428: Reverse: 2.17:1)
- Three-Speed Manual Transmission
Rear Axle
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- I-6:
– Three Speed Manual: 3.20:1
– Four-speed Manual: 3.20:1
– Automatic: 2.83:1 optional - 195 HP V-8
– Three Speed & Four Speed Manual: 2.79:1, Optional 3.00:1, 3.25:1
– Automatic: 2.79:1 Optional 3.00:1 - 230 HP V-8
– Three Speed & Four Speed Manual: 3.00:1 Optional 2.79:1, 3.25:1
– Automatic: 3.00:1 Optional 2.79:1, - 230 HP GT V-8
– Three Speed & Four Speed Manual: 3.25:1 Optional 3.00:1
– Automatic: 3.25:1 Optional 3.00:1 - 280 HP 390 V-8
– Automatic: 2.75:1 Optional 3.25:1, 3.00:1 - 325 HP 390 GT V-8
– Three Speed & Four Speed Manual: 3.25:1 Optional 3.00:1
– Automatic: 3.25:1 Optional 3.00:1, 2.79:1 - 335 HP 428 V-8
– Four Speed Manual & Automatic: 3.50:1 Optional 3.91:1, 4.30:1 - 390 HP 427 V-8
– Automatic: 3.50:1 - Equa-lock axle available on all models all except 2.79:1.
- I-6:
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1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
The 1968 Mustang Convertible came in two trim levels – Standard (shown) and GT. The total production for the convertible was 25,376.
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
The 1968 Mustang Fastback was not as popular in sales as the hardtop with only 42,325 sold. Many, however, were equipped with the GT option as shown here.
1968 Ford Mustang Hardtop
The 1968 Mustang Hardtop was the most popular style Mustang sold with 249,447 leaving the showrooms. This example sports the optional vinyl roof and GT style wheel options.
1968 Mustang GT Package
The GT option was quite popular and available on all models and was a bargain at $147 (not including the engine option and disc brakes cost). It was only available with the 302 V-8 and higher – including the Cobra Jet!
1968 Mustang Bench Seat Option
1968 Mustangs could be equipped with bench seats (except the convertible) 6,113 hardtops were produced, as well as 256 fastbacks.