The 1968 Pontiac Catalina Convertible had Morrokide seats. |
1968 Pontiac Catalina
Peripheral front bumper, pointed nose, split grille, new interior, revised instrument panel, and redesigned taillights were the new styling features of the 1968 Pontiac Catalina. The Catalina's safety features included the standard GM equipment. They had a cigar lighter, glove box and ashtray lights, wood-grained dash trim, carpeting, concealed two-speed wipers, and a 2-barrel carburetor was also standard. The Catalina convertibles and station wagons had Morrokide seats and the nine passenger station wagon had a power window in the tailgate. Catalinas still had the Ventura Custom trim option, some with bucket seats and other with bench seats, which gave you a special interior trim and "Ventura" lettering on the front fenders were it would say "Catalina" normally.1968 Pontiac Catalina Production
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Catalina Series 252 | |||||
252 | 69 | 4d Sedan - 6P | $3,004 | 3,888 lbs | 94,441 |
252 | 39 | 4d Hardtop - 6P | $3,158 | 4,012 lbs | 41,727 |
252 | 11 | 2d Sedan - 6P | $2,945 | 3,839 lbs | 5,247 |
252 | 87 | 2d Hardtop - 6P | $3,089 | 3,943 lbs | 92,217 |
252 | 67 | 2d Convertible - 5P | $3,391 | 3,980 lbs | 7,339 |
252 | 45 | 4d Station Wagon - 9P | $3,537 | 4,408 lbs | 13,363 |
252 | 35 | 4d Station Wagon - 6P | $3,390 | 4,327 lbs | 21,848 |
Model Series Identification
25269 - 4d Sedan - 6P | 25267 - 2d Convertible - 5P |
25239 - 4d Hardtop - 6P | 25245 - 4d Station Wagon - 9P |
25211 - 2d Sedan - 6P | 25235 - 4d Station Wagon - 6P |
25287 - 2d Hardtop - 6P |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Catalina | 121 in | 216.5 in | 63 in | 64 in | Not Available |
Catalina Station Wagon | 121 in | 217.8 in | 63 in | 64 in | Not Available |
1968 Pontiac Catalina Options
Description | Description |
Custom Air Conditioner | AM/FM Stereo |
Auxiliary Gauge Panel | Split Back Seat (station wagon) |
Console | Hood Mounted Tachometer |
Remote-Control Deck Lid | Strato Bucket Seats |
Rear Window Defogger | Wire Wheel Discs |
Door Guards | Heavy-Duty 15-inch Wheels |
Electric Clock | Aluminum Hubs & Drums |
Head Restraints | Rally II Wheels |
Custom Gear Shift Knob | Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission |
Underhood Utility Light | 4-Speed Manual Transmission |
Visor Vanity Mirror | 3-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio) |
Power Brakes | 4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio) |
Power Antenna | 400-cid/256-hp 2-Barrel V-8 |
Power Bucket Seat (driver's side) | 400-cid/350-hp 4-Barrel V-8 |
Power Steering | 428-cid/375-hp 4-Barrel V-8 |
Power Windows | 428-cid/390-hp 4-Barrel V-8 |
Power Vent Windows | Safe-T-Track Differential |
Dual Exhaust |
1968 Pontiac Catalina Engine Data
Location Of Engine Code: (Six-Cyl) - On cylinder head-to-block contact surface behind oil filter pipe. (V8) - Stamped on right front side of block or beneath production engine number on machined pad on right hand bank of engine block.Letter Code | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Carburetor |
WA | 8-400 | 290 | 428 | Manual | 2 BC |
WB | 8-400 | 290 | 428 | Manual | 2 BC |
WG | 8-428 | 375 | 472 | Manual | 4 BC |
WJ | 8-428 | 390 | 465 | Manual | 4 BC |
XH | 8-400 | 350 | 445 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
XZ | 8-400 | 350 | 445 | Manual | 4 BC |
YA | 8-400 | 265 | 397 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 2 BC |
YC | 8-400 | 290 | 428 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 2 BC |
YE | 8-400 | 340 | 445 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
YH | 8-428 | 375 | 472 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
YK | 8-428 | 390 | 465 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
Axle Codes
Location Of Axle Codes: On flange end of axle shaft and on or near carrier.Color - Non-Locking | Color - Locking | Ratio |
UA | VA | 2.29 |
UB | VB | 2.41 |
UC | VC | 2.56 |
UD | VD | 2.73 |
UE | VE | 2.93 |
UF | VF | 3.08 |
UG | VG | 3.23 |
UH | VH | 3.42 |
VJ | 3.55 | |
VK | 3.73 | |
VM | 4.11 |
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