These are standard specifications for the 1968 Pontiac GTO, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 2 Automatic , 3 Manual Heavy Duty with Floor Shift , Hydra-Matic Turbo
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1972 |
| Price : | $3,000-$3,100 |
| Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 320 BHP (235.52 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | Turbo-HydraMatic | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 5100 RPM |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 366 HP (269.376 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 375 HP (276 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
4 Manual , 2 Automatic , 3 Manual Heavy Duty with Floor Shift , Hydra-Matic Turbo
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1968 : | 910,977 |
| Total 1968 GTO production : | 87,684 |
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 9,980 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 77,704 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.7 in | 5098 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $3,000 |
| Weight : | 3350 lbs | 1519.534 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.7 in | 5098 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 68V009000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY REINFORCED BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET WHICH ALSO ASSISTS IN SUPPORTING THE POWER BRAKE UNIT ON THESE VEHICLES WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A DEALER'S PARTS KIT FOR CONVERTING MANUAL DISC BRAKES TO POWER DISC BRAKES.THE BRACKETS USED WITH MANUAL DISC BRAKES COULD CRACK OR BREAK IF A POWER ASSIST UNIT IS ATTACHED IN THE FIELD.A BROKEN OR CRACKED BRACKET COULD CAUSE LEAKS IN HYDRAULIC BRAKE ATTACHING LINES AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION.(COR-ECT BY INSTALLING NEW REINFORCE- MENT BRAKE SUPPORT BRACKETS.) |
Data updated January 2023
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Pontiac GTO?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Pontiac GTO? A: The 1968 Pontiac GTO has a wheelbase size of 112.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Pontiac GTO? A: The 1968 Pontiac GTO has a length of 200.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Pontiac GTO cost when new?A: The 1968 Pontiac GTO cost approximately $3,000 to $3,100 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Pontiac GTO? A: The 1968 Pontiac GTO was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1968? A: Pontiac produced 910,977 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 1968 GTOs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 87,684 examples of the GTO in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Pontiac GTO have? A: The 1968 Pontiac GTO had the following engine options: V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 5000 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 320 BHP (235.52 KW) V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 5000 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 5100 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 366 HP (269.376 KW) @ 5400 RPM V 8 (7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Pontiac GTO have? A: The 1968 Pontiac GTO had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic, 3 speed Manual Heavy Duty with Floor Shift, Hydra-Matic Turbo.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Pontiac GTO? A: The 1968 Pontiac GTO has a wheelbase size of 112.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Pontiac GTO? A: The 1968 Pontiac GTO has a length of 200.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Pontiac GTO cost when new?A: The 1968 Pontiac GTO cost approximately $3,000 to $3,100 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Pontiac GTO? A: The 1968 Pontiac GTO was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1968? A: Pontiac produced 910,977 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 1968 GTOs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 87,684 examples of the GTO in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Pontiac GTO have? A: The 1968 Pontiac GTO had the following engine options: V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 5000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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