| Models |
GT 350 |
GT 500 |
GT 500
KR |
| List Prices
1968 |
$4,116 |
| Fastback |
$4,317 |
| Convertible |
$4,438 |
|
| Fastback |
$4,472 |
| Convertible |
$4,594 |
|
| Engine |
| Type |
V-8, iron block, water
cooled |
| Head |
Cast iron, removable |
| Valves |
Overhead,
pushrod/rocker-actuated |
| Max BHP |
250 @ 6,000 rpm
With Paxton Supercharger
335 @ 5,200rpm |
355 bhp @ 5,400 rpm |
335 bhp @ 5,600 rpm (actual
horsepower was closer to
400Bhp same as the 68 1/2 Cobra Jet Mustang) |
| Max Torque |
318 lbs.-ft @ 3,200 rpm
With Paxton Supercharger
325 lbs.-ft @ 3,200rpm |
420 lbs.-ft @ 3,200
rpm |
440 lbs.-ft @ 3,400
rpm |
| Bore |
4.05" |
4.13" |
4.13" |
| Stroke |
2.87" |
3.98" |
3.98" |
| Displacement |
302cid, 4272cc |
428cid, 7051cc* |
428cid, 7051cc |
| |
|
*A very few '68 GT500's came with a
427 low riser
Engine and those were equipped with an automatic transmission. The
letter "W" is
In the vin code for an original factory installed 427. |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
10.6:1 |
10.6:1 (Optional drag racing pistons
12.5:1) |
| Cylinder Heads &
Valves |
|
|
Large intake port with 2.06" intake valve,
1.625"
Exhaust valves |
| Induction system |
Single Holley four-barrel, 600 cfm
R-4069
Optional- Paxton Supercharger |
Single Holley four-barrel,
715 cfm
R-4129 |
Single Holley four-barrel,
735 cfm
R-4168/manual
R-4174/automatic |
| Intake Manifold |
COBRA Aluminum
hi-rise |
COBRA Aluminum intake |
Cast iron version of aluminum
intake |
| Cam shaft lift &
duration |
|
|
.481 intake, .490" exhaust
290 degree |
| Exhaust system |
Standard, dual
exhaust |
| Electrical system |
12-volt distributor
system |
| Distributor |
C8ZF-12127-A/manual
C8ZF-12127-D/automatic |
C8ZF-12127-J |
C8ZF-12127-T |
| Fuel consumption |
13-15 mpg |
9-11 mpg |
9-11 mpg |
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| Chassis |
| Frame |
Unibody, welded |
| Body |
Steel & fiberglass |
| Front suspension |
Unequal arms, coil
springs, adjustable
Tube arms, anti-sway bar |
| Rear suspension |
Live axle, multi-leaf,
Semi-elliptical springs, tube
Shocks |
| Tire type and size |
Goodyear Speedway 350
E70-15" |
Goodyear Speedway 350
E70-15" |
Goodyear Speedway 350
E70-15" |
| Wheel Size |
15x6 or optional
15x7 |
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| Weights
And Measures |
| Wheelbase |
108" |
| Front track |
58.1" |
| Rear track |
58.1" |
| Overall height |
51.8" |
| Overall width |
70.9" |
| Overall length |
183.6" |
| Ground clearance |
6.5" |
| Crankcase |
5 quart |
| Cooling system |
20 quart |
| Gas tank |
18 gallons |
| Curb
weight |
3,335 lbs. |
3,445 lbs. |
3,570 lbs. |
| Weight
Distribution |
55/45% |
56/44% |
56.8/43.2% |
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| Clutch |
| Type |
Single dry disc |
| Diameter |
10.5" |
11.5" |
11.5" |
| Actuation |
Mechanical |
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| Transmission |
| Type |
Four speed, (full
syncromesh) Ford Top
Loader or
C-4 automatic
|
Four speed, (full
syncromesh) Ford Top
Loader or
C-6 automatic |
Four speed, (full
syncromesh) Ford Top
Loader or
C-6 automatic |
| Ratios 4 speed |
| First |
2.32:1 |
| Second |
1.69:1 |
| Third |
1.29:1 |
| Fourth |
1.00:1 |
| Reverse |
2.32:1 |
|
| Ratios automatic |
| First |
2.46:1 |
| Second |
1.46:1 |
| Third |
1.00:1 |
| Reverse |
2.20:1 |
|
|
|
| Brakes |
| Front |
11.3" Kelsey-Hayes power assisted discs |
| Rear |
10x1.75" drums |
|
| Front |
11.3" Kelsey-Hayes power assisted discs. |
| Rear |
10x3" drums |
|
| Front |
11.3" Kelsey-Hayes power assisted discs |
| Rear |
10x3" drum |
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| Differential |
|
| std. 3.89 or 4.11, 4.56 at no
Additional cost |
| 3.50 |
|
| std. 3.25
or optional 4.11 or 4.56 at no
Additional cost |
| 3.50 |
|
| Drive axles - type |
Enclosed,
semi-floating |
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| Steering |
| Type |
Power Assisted Recirculating
ball |
| Turns, lock to lock |
3.5 |
| Turning circle |
37.6' |
| Steering ratio |
16.0:1 |
| Performance |
| 0-30 mph |
2.8 Secs |
3.0 Secs |
2.5 Secs |
| 0-40 mph |
3.7 Secs |
3.8 Secs |
3.6 Secs |
| 0-50 mph |
4.9 Secs |
5.0 Secs |
4.8 Secs |
| 0-60 mph |
6.3 Secs |
6.5 Secs |
6.9 Secs |
| 0-70 mph |
8.6 Secs |
8.6 Secs |
8.2 Secs |
| 0-80 mph |
10.6 Secs |
10.6 Secs |
10.2 Secs |
| 0-100 mph |
17.1 Secs |
17.1 Secs |
14.6 Secs |
| Quarter Mile |
14.9 Secs @ 94 mph |
14.75 Secs @ 98 mph |
14.04 Secs @ 102.73 mph |
| Top Speed |
119 mph @ 6,100 rpm |
129 mph @ 5,100 rpm |
130 mph @ 6,100 rpm |
| 3rd gear |
92 mph @ 6,500 rpm |
116 mph @ 5,500 rpm |
98 mph @ 6,000 rpm |
| 2nd gear |
70 mph @ 6,500 rpm |
79 mph @ 5,500 rpm |
75 mph @ 6,000 rpm |
| 1st gear |
51 mph @ 6,500 rpm |
47 mph @ 5,500 rpm |
55 mph @ 6,000 rpm |
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| Options: |
| |
10 Spoke Shelby Aluminum Wheels
15x7 |
| Automatic Transmission C-4 |
Automatic Transmission C-6 |
Automatic Transmission C-6 |
| Air Conditioning |
| Ram-Air Hood |
| Tinted Glass |
| Fold-down Rear Seat (Fastback
Only) |
| Ford Traction-Lok Limited Slip Rear
End |
| Detroit Locker Rear
End |
| Mandatory Options: |
| |
Power Brakes |
| Power Steering |
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Air Craft Type Shoulder
Harness |
