What's New for 1968
 

The hot cars for 1968,,,,,,

http://images.stampwants.com/7hnlj.img

Mopar Cars

Plymouth Road Runner 383 & 426 Hemi
Plymouth Barracuda 340 & 383
Plymouth GTX 440 & 426 Hemi
Plymouth Satellite 383
Plymouth Sport Satellite 383

Dodge Dart GTS 340 & 383
Dodge Super Bee 383 & 426 Hemi
Dodge Charger R/T 383 & 440 & 426 Hemi
Dodge Coronet R/T 440 & 426 Hemi
Dodge Coronet 383

Re: What's New for 1968
 

How about the '68 Charger R/T from the movie Bullitt...

http://theselvedgeyard.files.wordpre...pg?w=600&h=372

http://pics.imcdb.org/0is207/capture74bau6.4711.jpg

http://cdn.speednik.com/files/2011/12/bullitt28.jpg

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Car Life, April 1968

1968 Dodge Dart 340 GTS
* Automatic w/3.23 Posi

Performance:
14.68 @ 96.20 MPH

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/APRIL-1968-CA...KBQ~~60_57.JPG




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I hope this thread isn't just about Mopars because there were some hot ones from some other brand x companies as well...

http://www.competitionplus.com/2005_.../deuces_03.jpg

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Paul,
Is there a HEMI under the hood of that GTX conv???

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That is a 68' Dodge Coronet R/T with a 440.

Car Life Magazine (December 1967)

Road Test; 1968 Plymouth Barracuda 340
Automatic w/3.23 Posi Gears

Performance;
14.93 @ 95.90 MPH

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mRl8...UBYSww/140.jpg

Re: What's New for 1968
 

While this is an internet file photo, it is what I was driving (16 years old) in 1968. The interior in mine was a dark red. All else the same.

At least I could say no one else, locally, had one.
Only saw one other like it over the years. NOT fast but the cool factor of a convertible at 16.......

http://ned.ronet.ru/0/1968%20Buick%2...onvertible.jpg

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Charlie,,,,,,,,

What was the 1/4 mile performance test on the 68' Buick GS400.

I remember the basic GS400 400/340HP running around 15.00's @ 92 MPH.

All were automatics, I never saw a 4-speed.

Re: What's New for 1968
 

No but there is under that yellow '68 426 Hemi Charger R/T...see door badges.

Cars on the cover of Car Life magazine...

- '68 340 Dodge Dart GTS hardtop.
- '68 440 Dodge Coronet R/T convertible.
- '68 426 Dodge Charger R/T hardtop.

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Here's a few shots from Motor Trend Classics...

http://image.motortrend.com/f/308281...-in-motion.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/308279...-in-motion.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/308279...ee-quarter.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/308281...ee-quarter.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/308281...quarters-2.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/308281...-quarter-2.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/308281...-quarter-2.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/308281...-quarter-3.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/308281...-hemi-side.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/323009...-in-motion.jpg

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Here's a factory photo of a '68 Charger being built on the production line...

http://www.redlinedodge.com/wp-conte...oke_Bottle.JPG

Quote - In 1968, two years after production officially began, Dodge rolled out a new body style for the popular Dodge Charger muscle car and unknowingly introduced what would eventually become one of the most iconic cars in American history. Sporting curvier front fenders and rear quarter panels, the ’68 model was the first Charger to feature the famous “Coke bottle” styling and was widely praised by the automotive community for its eye-catching design. Today, this particular generation (1968-1970) remains one of the most popular thanks to the Charger’s famous roll in both Bullitt (1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 Magnum) and the original TV series The Dukes of Hazzard (1969 Dodge Charger).

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Re: What's New for 1968
 

On a Buick website they report mid to high 15's with automatic and 2:91 gears.
One report (current owner) is a 400/4speed convertible with 3:91's that went 14.64!

http://www.musclecardrive.com/buick/...8_buick_gs.jpg
Would love to have that one.


Found this link: http://www.musclecardrive.com/buick/...ick-gs-400.php

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Charley A.

Found an old Road & Track Magazine,,,,

1968 Buick GS 400 400/340 HP
Automatic w/3.42 Gears

15.17 @ 92.35 MPH

The 4-speed w/3.42 Gears ran a 14.99 @ 94.55 MPH

Sounds about right..

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Car Craft,,,,,,,,,1968 Budget Musclecar 'The Battle to 13-Seconds'

1968 Plymouth Barracuda 'Fastback'
340/275 HP, Automatic w/3.55 Gears

1968 Ford Mustang GT 'Fastback' 390
390/325 HP, Automatic w/3.50 Gears

Performance Results
Barracuda;,,,, 14.67 @ 96.25 MPH
Mustang GT;, 14.70 @ 96.05 MPH

Performance Results w/performance tune-up
Barracuda;,,,,,14.51 @ 97.01 MPH
Mustang GT;,,14.58 @ 97.11 MPH

Performance Results w/Cyclone Headers and Transmission shift-kit
Barracuda;,,,,,14.20 @ 98.55 MPH
Mustang GT;,,14.18 @ 98.62 MPH

Performance Results w/3.91 Gears and Carburetor re-jetting
Barracuda;,,,,,,13.97 @ 100.14 MPH
Mustang GT;,,,13.96 @ 100.46 MPH

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Here They Come,,,,,,

http://graphic-server.com/cgi-bin/ba...d/CD196803.JPG

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Charley A,,,

1968 Buick GS 400
Engine; 400/340 HP
Car Weight; #3512 lbs (10.33 Wt/Hp) = E/S or E/SA

http://www.adclassix.com/images/68buickgs400.jpg

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Hot Rod,,,,,,,,,,,November 1967

http://image.hotrod.com/f/10416663+w..._rod_cover.jpg

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Someone probably loves these things, and I was thankfull to have a new ride as a kid.

BUT ...this style of Buick was likely one of the UGLIEST things ever produced.
:eek:

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Didn't think that style of Barracuda really belonged with the pony cars.

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Charley A,

1968

A) Camaro, Firebird, Mustang, AMX

B) Cougar, Barracuda

C) Dart GTS

The Cougar and Barracuda could have easily been called 'Sports Cars'

The Dart GTS, 'low-budget econo-racer'

Re: What's New for 1968
 

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The Cougar belongs with the Mustang.

Dart and Barracuda should have been compared to the Nova/Phoenix/Apollo. IMHO

Re: What's New for 1968
 

'68 Copo Nova...

http://www.yenko.net/features/2003/MM68.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/features/2003/MM68-2_big.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/features/2003/MM68-1_big.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/features/2003/November2003.htm

Re: What's New for 1968
 

1968 Mercury Cougar

Available with;
302/230 HP
390/320 HP
428/335 HP

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1968-MERCURY-...kMw~~60_57.JPG

Re: What's New for 1968
 

1968 Cougar GT 428 Cobra-Jet

Only 127 built. (Perfect for E/SA in 1968)

http://scottalesinc.com/full/1968_co...8racephoto.JPG

Re: What's New for 1968
 

http://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/pon...lder/68gto.jpg

http://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/pon...der/gto681.jpg

Re: What's New for 1968
 

428 Cobra Jet

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...no/pics046.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...loading031.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...no/pics043.jpg

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http://www.tachrev.com/GTOGenealogy_...68GTOAdTxt.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3096/3...0dd20556_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3363/3...af69b32d_z.jpg

Re: What's New for 1968
 

1968 Plymouth GTX

440/375 HP 'Super Commando' ,,,a perfect fit for D/S or SS/F.

The Plymouth Mid-Size cars have you covered;

GTX 440/375 HP,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, D/S or SS/F
GTX 426 Hemi,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SS/D
Road Runner 383/335 HP,,,,,,,E/S
Road Runner 426 Hemi,,,,,,,,,,,SS/C
Sport Satellite 383/330 HP,,,,,,F/S

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1968-PLYMOUTH...z9!~~60_57.JPG

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Paul, just came up with this little game that could be played in this thread...of all the cars posted so far in this thread by the Big 3 (literally), who has the fastest car so far if you go by old road-tests. :p

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Moose,

1968 426 Hemi Road Runner

In the other post, it ran 13.20's.

I think SS & DI called it the fastest 1968 car they had tested.

Re: What's New for 1968
 

I knew it would be a close one...but I'd really like to see the '68 Hemi Road Runner, '68 Hemi Charger R/T, '68 396 Copo Nova, '68 428 Cobra Jet Fairlane, '68 440 GTX and '68 Hemi GTX all battle it out on here...I can smell the tire smoke already. :)




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Re: What's New for 1968
 

HM,,, maybe this will help a little,,, go to Youtube,, type in F.A.S.T. drag racing, and check out matchups such as Joel Nystrom's '67 Hemi GTX against Dave Dudek's '68 Hemi Roadrunner,, both 4 speed cars.
Danny Durham

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Danny, yes I've seen those cars from Fast...their rules are very different.

Some of the other big block muscle cars mentioned in this thread, '68 440 & Hemi Coronet R/T & Superbee's, '68 428 Cobra Jet Cougar...also can't forget about some of the mid-size and small block pony cars posted on here as well...I wonder who had the fastest small block car in '68.

Re: What's New for 1968
 

1968 GTX

440/375 HP, w/727 Automatic Transmisson, and 3.23 Posi-Gears.

Base Price: $3355

Performance Results; 14.29 @ 97.90 MPH
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Motor Trend Magazine

1968 GTX, w/727 Automatic and 4.10 Gears

Performance Results; 13.75 @ 102.70 MPH

Re: What's New for 1968
 

'68 428 Royal Bobcat GTO...

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/CH0911...d=091711154120

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/CH0911...d=091711154120

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/CH0911...d=091711154120

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/CH0911...d=091711154120

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/CH0911...d=091711154120

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/CH0911...d=091711154120

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/CH0911...d=091711154120

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/CH0911...d=091711154120

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/CH0911...d=091711154120

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/CH0911...d=091711154120

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Yeah,,, I know about the rules,,,I was just offering a pacifier,, not the whole cure.
As far as the fastest smallblock in '68, I'm wondering if it was a 340 powered Mopar, maybe Colletti, as I can't think of any 350 GM cars that jumped out of the magazines back then, although Dave Strickler's Z/28 was no slouch, even though it was a 302.
I'm sure someone will chime in with some figures from '68.
Danny Durham

Re: What's New for 1968
 

In 1968 for Stock Class,,,,,,,

The Fastest Small-Blocks,,,,,,,,

No doubt the Wenzil Brothers out of Merril, Michigan with their
67' 302 Z-28 Camaro in C/Stock, was the fastest 4-speed.
Running 12.30's'.

The 68' 302 Z-28 Camaro (heavier car) was classed in D/Stock.
Elapsed times were 12.45's.

On the other transmission side, Mark Coletti in the 68' 340 Barracuda 'Fastback'
running in E/SA was the quickest automatic..
Running 12.75's.

Also, Jimmy Boyd who ran a 68' 340 Barracuda 'Notchback' in D/SA
was actually quicker, but lesser known than the Coletti's.
Running 12.55's.

Re: What's New for 1968
 

Paul, some pretty quick small blocks there...got any pics of these.