1968 Shelby Mustang Data Explorer
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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1968 style information including Special Models)
The 1968 Shelby introduced a newly designed hood which now featured twin scoops at the leading edge of the car and a dual pin and stock Mustang hood lock mechanism. Other changes included a larger grille opening created by a fiberglass front valance panel with the first American twin rectangular driving lights. Just before 1968 Shelby production, the Shelby manufacturing group (Shelby Automotive Inc.) moved from Torrance, California to Ionia, Michigan due to the need for high-quality fiberglass as more components required it. This led to the three Shelby divisions of the Shelby Automotive Inc., Shelby Racing Co., and Shelby Parts. Interesting facts include that some cars came with Ford's tilt-away steering column but was not an option that could be specifically ordered; also all air-conditioned models came with tinted glass directly from Ford which was not altered by Shelby. A new 250 hp, 302 cubic inch, V8 engine was offered as well as a 360 hp, 428 cubic inch Police Interceptor V8; and a 335 hp, 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8. Mid-1968, Shelby introduced the GT-500KR or "King of the Road" which used Ford's new unofficially rated 400hp, 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet engine along with other handling/safety modifications to contain the power. One of the most popular convertible options was surfboard attachment rings located on the top of the roll-bar.
Sales Brochures (compare years)
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Production Totals (compare years)
| Total | VIN | VCT | Body | Sub-Total | 4451 | 02 | 63 | Fastback GT-350 | 1027 | |
| 02 | 63 | Fastback GT-500 | 1046 | |||||||
| 02 | 63 | Fastback GT-500KR | 1053 | |||||||
| 03 | 76 | Convertible GT-350 | 404 | |||||||
| 03 | 76 | Convertible GT-500 | 402 | |||||||
| 03 | 76 | Convertible GT-500KR | 518 | |||||||
| prototype | 65 | Hardtop GT-500 | 1 |
Paint Color Codes (compare years, paintref.com - codes, chips)
| Code | Sample | Mfg Code | ||||||
| Raven Black | A | M1724 | ||||||
| Medium Blue | D | M3077 | ||||||
| Lime Green (Lime Gold*) | I | M2041 | ||||||
| Wimbledon White | M | M1619 | ||||||
| Dark Green | R | M3067 | ||||||
| Candy Apple Red | T | M2008 | ||||||
| Gold | Y | M3073 | ||||||
| Yellow | blank | M3217 | ||||||
| Special Orange** | WT5185 | |||||||
| Special Yellow** | WT6066 | |||||||
| Special Green** | WT7081 |
Engine Data (compare years, see more 1968 performance information)
| VIN | Displacement | Carb | Compression | Max Power | Max Torque | |||||||
| Shelby GT-350 250hp V8 (standard) | J | 302ci | 4-bbl | 10.5:1 | 250hp 4800rpm | 310ft-lb 2800rpm | ||||||
| Shelby GT-350 335hp supercharged V8 (optional) | J | 302ci | 4-bbl | 10.5:1 | 335hp 5200rpm | 325ft-lb 3200rpm | ||||||
| Shelby GT-500 325hp V8 (early standard) | S* | 390ci | 4-bbl | 10.5:1 | 325hp 4800rpm | 427ft-lb 3200rpm | ||||||
| Shelby GT-500 360hp V8 Police Interceptor (late standard) | R | 428ci | 4-bbl | 10.5:1 | 360hp 5400rpm | 420ft-lb 3200rpm | ||||||
| Shelby GT-500 400hp V8 (early option) | R | 427ci | 4-bbl | 10.6:1 | 400hp 5600rpm | 460ft-lb 3200rpm | ||||||
| Shelby GT-500KR 335hp V8 Cobra Jet (late option) | R | 428ci | 4-bbl | 10.6:1 | 335hp** 5200rpm | 440ft-lb 3400rpm | ||||||
| * some were actually R-code 428ci Police Interceptor engines **some claim 410hp but Ford rated it lower for insurance reasons |
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