What's New for 1968

[Hemi Moose]

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



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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[Charlie A]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

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.

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!


Would love to have that one.


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

[Paul Ceasrine]

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..

[Paul Ceasrine]

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

[Paul Ceasrine]

Here They Come,,,,,,

[Paul Ceasrine]

Charley A,,,

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

[Paul Ceasrine]

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

[Charlie A]

Originally Posted by Charlie A

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.......

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.

[Charlie A]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Here They Come,,,,,,

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

[Paul Ceasrine]

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'