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| 1968 AMC Ambassador DPL Series | ||
| Station Wagon | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,504.00 | |
| No. Produced | 10,690 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Rambler | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 6888-5 | |
| Weight | 3,560lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 118 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 58.6 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline 6, overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 232 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 145@4300 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 33.75 | |
| Torque | 215@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 7 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Holley | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.64 | |
| 2nd | 1.61 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.64 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.125 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Live | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.15 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil link | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | |||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 21.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 9.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting A8-885B100001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 13 | ||
| Digits 1: Manufacturer | |||
| Digits 2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Transmission | |||
| Digits 4: Series | |||
| Digits 5: Body style | |||
| Digits 6: Series | |||
| Digits 7: Engine | |||
| Digits 8-13: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on right wheelhouse panel. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Car Ordering Guide & Price List (1968) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Technical Service Manual 1968 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| American Motors 1968 Color & Upholstery Book | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1968 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Classic Black | ||
| Frost White #2 | ||
| Matador Red | ||
| Saturn Blue Metallic | ||
| Caravalle Blue Metallic | ||
| Blazer Blue Metallic | ||
| Lauren Green Metallic | ||
| Rally Green Metallic | ||
| Tahiti Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Laredo Tan Metallic | ||
| Calcutta Russet Metallic | ||
| Scarab Gold Metallic | ||
| Turbo Silver Metallic | ||
| Hialeah Yellow | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Shift-Command automatic transmission | Opt | |
| 290 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 343 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 390 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |