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Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1968

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FORD Mustang (1968)FORD Mustang (1968)

Ford introduced a vital upgrade for the Mustang in 1968. It was the year when the carmaker took its gloves off and started to punch the other muscle-car producers.

In 1967, the muscle-car era was at its height, and cars like the Pontiac GTO or Dodge Charger started to get more attention on the drag-strips. Ford was losing at its game, and surely it didn't want that. But the carmaker had a few aces on its sleeves and introduced an updated version for the 1967 and 1968 model year. That included larger engines, some exterior modifications, and interior improvements. It was also the car that starred in the famous chase from Bullit against a Dodge Charger.

On the outside, the carmaker installed side-scoops and chrome side ornaments. At the front, the famous Mustang badge was not supported by horizontal slats. It was just bolted onto the grille. In the rear, there were concave taillights that made the car looks sportier than the original version.

Inside, the carmaker had to do some modifications according to the new safety rules, including the seatbelts. There was a new, two-spoke steering wheel with an energy-absorption steering column. Along with these improvements, Ford started to offer new interior colors for the upholstery.

Under the hood, Ford went all the way and installed a big-block V8 engine, which put down over 400 hp for the top version. On a car of that weight, and with an improved suspension, the Mustang regained its place on the racetracks.

FORD Mustang 1968
  3 gasoline engines
  • 3.3L 3MT RWD (117 HP)
  • 7.0L V8 4MT RWD (340 HP)
  • 7.0L V8 4MT RWD (406 HP)

FORD Mustang
3.3L 3MT RWD (117 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L 3MT RWD (117 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:3275 cm3
Power:86 KW @ 3800 RPM
117 HP @ 3800 RPM
115 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque:190 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM
258 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Drums
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/50-R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.6 in (4663 mm)
Width:71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:108 in (2743 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.5
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2758 lbs (1251 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Combined:16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)

FORD Mustang
7.0L V8 4MT RWD (340 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 7.0L V8 4MT RWD (340 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:7010 cm3
Power:250.1 KW @ 5600 RPM
340 HP @ 5600 RPM
335 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:440 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM
597 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127 mph (204 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.6 in (4663 mm)
Width:71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Wheelbase:108 in (2743 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.5

FORD Mustang
7.0L V8 4MT RWD (406 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 7.0L V8 4MT RWD (406 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:7010 cm3
Power:298.6 KW @ 5600 RPM
406 HP @ 5600 RPM
400 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:460 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
624 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.6 in (4663 mm)
Width:71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase:108 in (2743 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.5
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3704 lbs (1680 kg)
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