Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 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.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L 3MT RWD (117 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50-R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2758 lbs (1251 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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) |
ENGINE SPECS - 7.0L V8 4MT RWD (340 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 7.0L V8 4MT RWD (406 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |