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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 |
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 |
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 |
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