The 428 Cobra Jet was offered in Fords Mustang fastbacks and coupes and in Torino and Mercury Cougar and Cyclone models. Hooked up with a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission. All 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jets had heavier-duty front shock towers. The mighty 1968 Ford 428 Cobra Jet was introduced on April 1, 1968. Rated at 335hp with actual hp around 410. Built with the 428 cid big-car engine, but produced with larger-valve heads and the race-brewed 427's intake manifold. Also optioned with ram-air induction and a functional hood scoop that was mated to a special air cleaner with a vacuum-actuated butterfly valve that funneled air directly into the 735-cfm Holley 4bbl carburetor.

1968 Ford Mustang Options and accessories

289 - 195hp 2-barrel	$106
302 - 230hp 4-barrel	$172
390 - 325hp 4-barrel	$158
427 - 390hp  4-barrel	$775
428 - 335hp 4-barrel cobra jet	$245
4-speed
Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed
Whitewalls	$33
GT Equipment Group	$147
Power front disc brakes	$54
Power Steering	$84
Power top convertible	$53
Tachometer	$54
Limited-slip differential	$79
Glass backlight
Tinted glass	$30
Push Butten AM	$360
AM/FM Stereo Radio	$61
Sterio Tape system	$181
Center Console	$54
Tilt-away steering wheel	$66
Interior Decor Group	$110
Two-Tone hood paint	$19
Accent paint stripe	$14
Vinyl roof	$74
Wheel covers	$34
Overhead Console
Finger tip speed control	$74
Remote left door mirror
Air Conditioner

In 1968 Ford production for the Mustang was:

• 249,447 HardTop Coupes 
• 42,325 Fastbacks
• 25,376 Convertibles

About 17458 of these Mustangs came with the GT Package!

In 1968 Ford offered the following engine options for the Mustang

• 6 cylinder - T Code
• 289 V8 with 195 HP - C Code
• 302 V8 4-barrel with 230 HP - J Code
• 390 V8 280 HP - X Code
• GT 390 325 HP - S Code
• 427 390 HP - W Code
• 428 Cobra Jet 335 HP  - R Code

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For 1968 the GT Equipment Group Consisted of:

• Heavy Duty Suspension
• Dual Exhaust w/chrome quad tips
• GT pop open gas cap
• GT Fender badges
• GT C Stripe
• Slotted and painted 14 inch styled wheels with GT hubcap and trim rings
• Fog lamps
• Larger front and rear shock absorber

In 1968 Ford continued with the same body style, with minor changes to the trim. Changes included; the Mustang front emblem now appeared to float in the center of the grill with no horizontal or vertical bars attached, As well as the side scoops having a much cleaner chrome trim with no horizontal stripes attached to it.