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1968 Cadillac Fleetwood

1968 Cadillac Fleetwood

Features distinguishing 1968 Sixty-Specials, in addition to a longer wheelbase, were the same exterior and interior appointments used in 1967 models. Extra items of standard equipment included:

  • Automatic Level Control
  • front and rear power operated ventipanes
  • and, on Broughams, adjustable reading lamp
  • padded roof with special scripts and emblems
  • and carpeted folding foot rests.

STYLE

Model No.Style No.Body TypeSeatFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
68-68068069-M
4-door Sedan

4-door Sedan

6$65832180 kg3,300
68-68168169-P
4-door Brougham

4-door Brougham

6$68992184 kg15,300

NOTE: Some sources list lower prices for 1968 Cadillacs, indicating a mid-year increase. The higher recorded prices are being used here.

ENGINE

TypeV-8. Overhead valves
BlockCast iron block
Displacement7.729 Liters
Bore and stroke109.2mm x 103.1mm
Compression ratio10.5:1
Brake horsepower375 hp @ 4400 rpm
Power280 kW @ 4400 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters
CarburetorRochester Quadrajet four-barrel model 7028210S

NOTE: The new engine featured

  • a metal temperature monitoring device
  • air injection emissions control system
  • integral air-conditioning system (still optional)
  • cast crankshaft and connecting rods
  • integral water crossover pipe with thermostatic passages
  • engine bearings with more surface area
  • 15-plate battery.

CHASSIS

FeatureSeries 60
Wheelbase3378mm
Overall Length5796mm
Rear axle ratio2.94:1
Transmissionthree-speed Turbo-Hydramatic
Tires8.20 x 15
Front Treadnot available
Rear Treadnot available

POWER TRAIN OPTIONS

Optional axle ratio data not available
Air injector reactor and closed positive crankcase ventilation standard
Controlled differential was now $52.65 extra on all Fleetwoods

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Availability and prices of options and accessories were largely the same as 1967
Auxiliary horn$16
Automatic Climate Control on Sixty-Special models$516
Firemist finish$132
Cruise control$95
Rear window defogger on models Sixty-Special$27
Door guards$8
Soft Ray glass$51
Guide-Matic headlamp control$51
Head rests$53
Leather upholstery on Sixty-Special$138
License frame$13/pair
Power door locks$68
Power door locks for Fleetwood 75 models$116
AM radio$162
AM/FM radio$188
AM/FM stereo on Sixty-Special$288
AM radio rear controls on Fleetwood 75 models$242
Six-way power front seat on models M-P-R$83
Rear center seat belt$11
Front shoulder straps$32
Tilt-telescope steering wheel$90
Remote control trunk lock$52
Twilight Sentinel$32
White sidewall tires, size 9.00 x 15 four-ply 8PR-5, except nine-passenger models$56 exchange
White sidewall tires, size 8.20 x 15, four-ply 8PR-5 on nine-passenger models$63 exchange
New items of optional equipment were added as well
Twin front and rear floor mats for Series 60$17
Twin front floor mats for Fleetwood 75 models$10
Front seat warmer for all models except Fleetwood 75s, which came instead with rear seat warmer only, both at$95