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Ford Mustang
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1968 |
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Engine: |
6 and 8 Cylinder |
Capacity: |
200ci - 428ci |
Power: |
115-390 bhp |
Transmission: |
Manual and Automatic |
Number Built: |
317,404 (all models) |
Collectability: |
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The 1968 Ford Mustang received a simpler
grille and side trim and a limited number of 427 engines
were slipped into the engine bays.
These 427 engines
were slightly detuned but still cranked out 390bhp, enough
to strike fear on the streets.
Then on April 1, 1968,
Ford unveiled perhaps its most famous line of engines,
the 428 Cobra Jet. It was based on the regular 428 but
included larger valve heads, the race 427's intake manifold,
and an oil-pan windage tray.
It had ram-air induction
and breathed through a functional hood scoop. Output
was listed at 335bhp but was rumored to be around 410bhp.
The
Shelby's were still available, joined by an available
convertible model and renamed the Shelby Cobra. The GT-350
dropped its 289 cid 306 bhp engine and gained a 302 cid
250 bhp engine.
Midway through the year, the GT-500 was
dropped and was replaced by the GT-500KR ("King of the Road").
The GT-500KR sported the new Ram Air 428 Cobra Jet, still
underrated at 335 bhp.
1968 Ford Mustang |
Production: |
2 Door Hardtop |
249,447 |
Fastback |
42,581 |
Convertible |
25,376 |
Engines: |
200 Inline 6 cylinder - 115 bhp |
200 Inline 6 cylinder - 120 bhp |
289 V8 - 195 bhp |
289 V8 - 271 bhp |
302 V8 - 230 bhp |
302 V8 - 250 bhp (Shelby Cobra GT-350) |
390 V8 - 320 bhp |
390 V8 - 325 bhp |
427 V8 - 390 bhp |
428 V8 - 335 bhp (Cobra Jet) |
428 V8 - 350 bhp (Shelby Cobra GT-500) |
Performance: |
0-60 in 5.4 seconds (Cobra Jet 428ci/335hp) |
1/4 mile in 14.01@101mph |
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