1968 PONTIAC GTO Information Specifications Resources Pictures

Motor Trend's "Car of the Year' in 1968 - the Pontiac GTO!!.

1968 Pontiac GTO

1968 became another major milestone for Pontiac as record sales and production records soared with over 940,000 cars produced, and the Pontiac GTO was chosen car of the year by Motor Trend magazine for being so successful in confirming the superb safety, style and performance. 1968 Also saw some very refined and modified styling changes. Gone was the boxy styling and in were the more elegant rounded lines, which followed the GTO into the 1970's. 1968 GTO models included many standard features, amongst some of the features were dual exhaust, sporty suspension, redline tires, bucket seats, ignition alarm, ash tray and courtesy lamps, deluxe steering wheel and hidden headlamps and windshield wipers, steel reinforced rubber front bumper, twin hood scoops replaced the previous years single hood scoop and distinctive styling tail lamps.

1968 Pontiac GTO Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
GTO Series 242
242	37	2d Hardtop - 5P	$3,101	3,506 lbs	77,704
242	67	2d Convertible - 5P	$2,996	3,346 lbs	9,980

Notes: Total production for the 1968 Bonneville including station wagons was 104,931. 208 passenger cars had synchromesh and 97,797 had automatic, while 9 station wagons had synchromesh and 6,917 had automatic.

Model Series Identification

GTO 2d Hardtop - 5P - 24237

GTO 2d Convertible - 5P - 24267

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
GTO	112 in	200.7 in	60 in	60 in	Not Available

VIN Decoding

First Symbol - Manufacturer

2 = Pontiac

Second & Third Symbol - Series
23 = Firebird	42 = GTO
33 = Tempest (Std.) & Station Wagon (Std.) w/o wood grain	52 = Catalina, 2+2, & Ventura
35 = Tempest (Custom) & Station Wagon (Custom) w/o wood grain	56 = Executive
37 = LeMans	62 = Bonneville
39 = Safari Station Wagon w/ wood grain	66 = Grand Prix

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style
11 = two-door sedan	45 = station wagon three seat
27 = two-door sedan	57 = two-door hardtop
35 = station wagon two seat	67 = convertible
37 = two-door hardtop	69 = four-door sedan
39 = four-door hardtop	87 = two-door hardtop

Sixth Symbol - Last Digit Of The Model Year

8 = 1968

Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia	(P) Pontiac, Michigan
(B) Baltimore, Maryland	(R) Arlington, Texas
(C) Southgate, California	(V) Lordstown, Ohio
(E) Linden, New Jersey	(X) Kansas City, Kansas
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts	(Z) Fremont, California
(K) Kansas City, Missouri	(1) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
(L) Van Nuys, California	(2) St. Therese, Quebec, Canada
(N) Norwood, Ohio

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 100001

1968 Pontiac GTO Options

Group #	Part #	Code	Description	Suggested List Price
9.650	984888	AM	Verbra-Phonic Amplifier	$42.00
9.650	988560	AM	Verbra-Phonic Amplifier Adapter	$0.95
9.647	984951	AM	Manual Antenna	$5.70
4.898	988597	AF	Power Brakes	$46.15
9.772	984947	AM	Clock	$17.95
8.873	984993	AM	Compass	$6.95
7.629	984321	AMF	Spare Wheel & Tire Cover	$3.00
3.880	984969	AM	Cruise Control 8-Cyl Automatic	$44.95
8.891	984905	AM	Tissue Dispenser	$3.95
3.705	984996	AF	Tail Pipe Extension	$9.10
9.990	985592	AM	Fire Extinguisher (2 3/4 lbs.)	$14.95
9.990	985593	AM	Fire Extinguisher Re-Charge Kit	$2.15
10.352	984891	AM	Door Edge Guard - 2-Door	$5.25
0.034	984642	SPA	Engine Block Heater (8-cyl)	$10.25
8.030	988505	AF	Ram Air Hood Scoop	$50.00
2.810	988571	AF	Horn Cover & Switch Package	$6.50
4.006	984848	AM	Gear Shift Knob (Walnut) - 3-Speed Manual	$5.95
9.988	988678	AM	Luggage Compartment Lamp	$4.65
8.891	984834	SAS	Litter Container Assortment	$14.40
3.028	984825	AM	Gas Cap Lock	$3.50
7.633	984701	AMF	Spare Tire Lock	$5.05
15.294	984826	AM	Trunk Mat	$9.95
15.286	984661	AM	Front Mat Full (Ivory)	$9.95
15.286	984655	AM	Front Mat Pair (Ivory)	$7.95
15.306	984114	AM	Rear Mat Pair (Ivory)	$7.65
15.286	984659	AM	Front Mat Full (Black)	$9.95
15.286	984653	AM	Front Mat Pair (Black)	$7.95
15.306	984512	AM	Rear Mat Pair (Black)	$7.65
15.286	984785	AM	Front Mat Full (Red)	$9.75
15.286	984784	AF	Front Mat Pair (Red)	$8.15
15.306	984787	AF	Rear Mat Pair (Red)	$7.75
15.286	984939	AM	Front Mat Full (Blue)	$9.75
15.286	984928	AF	Front Mat Pair (Blue)	$8.15
15.286	984931	AM	Front Mat Pair (Light Blue)	$8.15
15.306	984935	AM	Rear Mat Pair (Light Blue)	$7.75
12.286	984942	AM	Front Mat Full (Light Blue)	$9.75
15.286	984929	AM	Front Mat Pair (Turquoise)	$8.15
15.306	984933	AF	Rear Mat Pair (Turquoise)	$7.75
12.286	984940	AM	Front Mat Full (Turquoise)	$9.75
15.286	984941	AF	Front Mat Full (Gold)	$9.75
15.286	984662	AM	Front Mat Full (Bronze)	Not Listed
10.185	984974	AM	Remote Control Mirror (Left)	$11.45
10.185	984873	AM	Visor Vanity Mirror (L.H. or R.H.)	$1.53
9.650	984978	AF	Push Button Radio	$53.55
9.650	984987	AF	AM-FM Stereo Radio	$225.00
9.675	993502	A	Child Safety Seat - Standard	$8.95
9.675	987499	A	Child Safety Seat - Deluxe	$18.95
9.679	993970	A	Infant Safety Carrier Seat	$9.95
6.508	984965	AF	Power Steering	$95.15
9.750	988559	AF	Hood Tachometer	$75.00
5.880	984922	AM	Tire Inflator - Fire Extinguisher (CO-2) - S/S Spare	$7.95
2.694	984901	AF	Trailer Wire Harness	$11.20
5.858	984912	AM	Custom Wheel Discs	$49.95
5.858	984913	AM	Deluxe Wheel Discs	$28.00
5.858	984528	AM	Wire Wheel Discs	$69.15
7.345	3186582	MF	Rear Superlift Shock Absorbers	$47.20

1968 Pontiac GTO Engine Data

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
WS	8-400	366	445	Manual	4 BC
WT	8-400	360	445	Manual	4 BC
WW	8-400	350	430	Manual	4 BC
XM	8-400	265	397	Automatic	2 BC
XP	8-400	366	445	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
XS	8-400	366	445	Manual	4 BC
YS	8-400	350	430	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
YZ	8-400	366	445	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	Stamped on servo cover on right side of transmission.
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case & on some models on the left side of converter housing.
Powerglide	Stamped on a metal tag located on the right side of the transmission.
3-Speed	Painted or stamped on the transmission case.
4-Speed	Painted or stamped on the transmission case.

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Plant	Transmission Type
A	Cleveland	Manual Powerglide
B	Cleveland	Turbo Hydra-Matic
C	Cleveland	Powerglide
CA	Hydra-Matic	Turbo Hydra-Matic
D	Saginaw	Overdrive
E	McKinnon	Powerglide
H	Muncie	3-Speed
K	McKinnon	3-Speed
L	GM of Canada	Turbo Hydra-Matic
M	Muncie	3-Speed & Overdrive
N	Muncie	4-Speed
O	Saginaw	Overdrive
P	Warner Gear	3 & 4-Speed
P	Muncie	4-Speed
R	Saginaw	4-Speed
R	Muncie	4-Speed
S	Muncie	3-Speed
S	Saginaw	3-Speed
T	Toledo	Powerglide
X	Cleveland	Turbo Hydra-Matic
Y	Toledo	Turbo Hydra-Matic

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: Letter codes are on the rear of right hand axle tube near carrier or on the left hand brake drum.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio
WB	YB	2.56
WC	YC	2.78
WD	YD	2.93
WE	YE	3.08
WF	YF	3.23
WG	ZG	3.36
WH	ZH	3.55
WK	ZK	3.90
	ZL	4.33

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A - Starlight Black Lucite® Code - 88L Dulux® Code - 93-005		N - Flambeau Burgundy Metallic Lucite® Code - 4915LH Dulux® Code - 4915DM
C - Cameo Ivory Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774		P - Springmist Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4897L Dulux® Code - 4897D
D - Alpine Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4892L Dulux® Code - 4892D		Q - Verdoro Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4947LH Dulux® Code - 4947DH
E - Aegena Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4899L Dulux® Code - 4899D		R - Solar Red Lucite® Code - 4948LH Dulux® Code - 4948DH
F - Nordic Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4901L Dulux® Code - 4901D		T - Primavera Beige Lucite® Code - 4895L Dulux® Code - 4895D
G - April Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4896L Dulux® Code - 4896D		V - Nightshade Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4898L Dulux® Code - 4898D
K - Meridian Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4900L Dulux® Code - 4900D		Y - Mayfair Yellow Lucite® Code - 4620L Dulux® Code - 93-96908
L - Aleutian Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4893L Dulux® Code - 4893D
NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination EC on a Pontiac would indicate the body finished in Aegena Blue Metallic and the roof area in Cameo Ivory.) General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left cross-rail in the engine compartment. Corvette paint code plate is on the instrument panel brace, below the glove compartment.

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Parchment Lucite® Code - 9482L (semi-gloss)		Dark Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 9471LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9454LH (flat)
Medium Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9478L (semi-gloss)		Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9463LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9452LH (flat)
Dark Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9480L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9456L (flat)		Red Lucite® Code - 4688LH (semi-gloss)
Midnight Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9489L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9459L (flat)		Dark Red Lucite® Code - 9385LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9201LM (flat)
Dark Teal Metallic Lucite® Code - 9467LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9453LH (flat)		Black Lucite® Code - 88L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 4428L (flat)
NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use 1/2 oz. DuPont #4528S flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.