1968 VW Type 3 4112
The 1968 VW Type 3 is one of the most important years in Type 3 history, especially for North American models, with the introduction of Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection. The 1968 Type 3 also moved to IRS rear suspension with CV joints, improving ride quality and handling while retaining the practical Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback body styles.
This page groups parts for the 1968 Volkswagen Type 3, including Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback applications depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1968 VW Type 3 parts and accessories, including engine parts, fuel injection parts, brake parts, disc brake parts, IRS rear suspension parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, exterior parts, lighting parts, wheels, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1968 VW Type 3 and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining a fuel-injected driver, restoring a Squareback, preserving a Notchback, rebuilding a Fastback, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1968 VW Type 3
Factory-style details
- Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback applications
- 1600cc air-cooled flat-four “pancake” engine
- Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection on many applications
- Torsion-bar front suspension
- IRS rear suspension with CV joints
- Front disc brakes
- Dual-circuit brake system
- 4x130 wheel bolt pattern
- 12-volt electrical system
1968 Type 3 notes
- 1968 is noted for the introduction of Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection
- IRS rear suspension with CV joints replaced the earlier swing axle setup on many applications
- Fuel injection made the Type 3 one of the early mass-production cars with electronic fuel injection
- Ride quality and handling improved with the IRS rear suspension layout
- Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback body styles may apply depending on market and catalog fitment
- Body, trim, engine, fuel injection, lighting, brake, suspension, wheel, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, transmission, and body style
