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1968 Fastback (Type 3)

1584cc • 53 HP • 2-door fastback

1968 Fastback (Type 3)

Photo: dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada · Wikimedia Commons · CC-BY

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Engine

Displacement
1584cc (1.584L)
Configuration
Air-cooled 'pancake' flat-4
Power
53 HP
Engine Code
Type 3

Performance

0-60 mph
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A

Drivetrain

Transmission
4-speed manual / 3-speed automatic
Drive Type
RWD

Chassis

Front Suspension
Torsion bar
Rear Suspension
Swing axle
Brakes
Drum front and rear
Steering
Worm and roller

Dimensions

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