1968 Pontiac Tempest

The Tempest was redesigned again in 1968 with a long hood, and taillights placed in the bumper.  The Tempest Custom came equipped with all the same features as the Tempest including rear armrests with ball-bearing ashtrays, cigarette lighter, deluxe steering wheel, and a new anti-theft warning buzzer.  The “Sprint” option came equipped with a high compression 250 overhead Cam Six, 4 barrel carb, and heavy-duty shocks and springs, plus “Sprint” exterior side stripes.    

1968 Pontiac Tempest Specifications & Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Tempest Series
233	69	4d Sedan - 6P	$2,509	3,307 lbs	11,590
233	27	2d Coupe - 6P	$2,461	3,242 lbs	19,991
Tempest Custom
235	69	4d Sedan - 6P	$2,602	3,297 lbs	17,304
235	39	4d Hardtop - 6P	$2,728	3,382 lbs	6,147
235	27	2d Coupe - 6P	$2,554	3,252 lbs	10,634
235	37	2d Hardtop - 6P	$2,614	3,277 lbs	40,574
235	67	2d Convertible - 6P	$2,839	3,337 lbs	3,518
235	35	4d Station Wagon - 6P	$2,906	3,667 lbs	8,253
Tempest LeMans
237	39	4d Hardtop - 6P	$2,916	3,407 lbs	9,002
237	27	2d Coupe - 6P	$2,724	3,287 lbs	8,439
237	37	2d Hardtop - 6P	$2,786	3,302 lbs	110,036
237	67	2d Convertible - 6P	$3,015	3,377 lbs	8,820
Tempest Safari
239	35	4d Station Wagon - 6P	$3,017	3,677 lbs	4,414

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Tempest - 2 door	112 in	200.7 in	60 in	60 in	-
Tempest - 4 door	116 in	204.7 in	60 in	60 in	-
Tempest Safari	116 in	211 in	60 in	60 in	-