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| 1968 Ford Thunderbird | ||
| Landau | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $4,924.00 | |
| No. Produced | 21,925 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 57C | |
| Weight | 4,630lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115 inches | |
| Length | 209.4 inches | |
| Width | 77.3 inches | |
| Height | 53.4 inches | |
| Front Tread | 62 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 62 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 389.09 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 3/64 & 3 25/32 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 315@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 52.41 | |
| Torque | 427@2800 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Autolite | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Cruise-O-Matic automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.0 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil link | ||
| Steering Gear | Integral power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Cable and conduit on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 8a87N100001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 11 | ||
| Digits 1: Model year | |||
| Digits 2: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 3-4: Body style | |||
| Digits 5: Engine | |||
| Digits 6-11: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Wheelbase for this model is 117 inches. This model has bench seats. Model 57C has bucket seats (same VIN).?? | |||