The 1968 Mustang FastbackThe 1968 Mustang fastback continued the refinement of the newly updated body style from the previous year. Exterior stylingSome of the major exterior and interior changes would be as a result of the new and stiffer safety regulations imposed by the US government.
New front and rear side markers, make one of the easiest ways to differentiate the 1967 and 1968 Mustang fastback, along with the word, Mustang, which went from block letters to script, on the front fender sides, just in front of the doors. 
Interior StylingThe 1968 model year also brought the addition of the new, and some would say ugly addition of the "safety steering wheel", with it's little foam donut, which was somehow going to save your head if you were in a collision.Seat backs now had retainers, to prevent them from flopping forward and the rearview mirror became attached directly to the windshield, instead of screwed onto the top inside windshield header. Engine Choices and SpecsLike the 1968 coupes and convertible Mustangs, the fastback models were available with a huge choice of powerplants.For the economy minded, or those scared of going fast, the venerable 200 cubic inch inline six cylinder was available in either a 3 speed standard or 3 speed c4 automatic transmission. The base v8 engine, was a 289 cubic inch V8, with a 2 barrel carb, producing 195 horsepower.
The first, was a 4 barrel version of Ford's tried and true, 390 cubic inch V8, making a solid 325 horsepower, and what was to become one of Ford's legendary offerings, the 428 cobra Jet, which produced a conservatively stated 335 horsepower. Special 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback ModelsFord produced several very special fastback only versions, including the 428 Cobra Jet equipped cars, as well as the Shelby GT350, GT500 and the famous 1968 GT500KR Mustang King of the Road.Return from 1968 mustang fastback to 1968 Ford Mustang Return to Ford Mustang
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