The GTO underwent a complete styling update for the 1968 model year with smoother rounded edges replacing the sharp corners of previous generations. The big news was the body colored "Endura" bumpers, which were highly dent resistant and ahead of their time. Vacuum assisted hidden headlights were an option.
Engine choices were essentially the same, with an improved Ram Air II making a debut in March 1968.
1968 Production
Two Door Hardtop, $2935: 77,704
400 ci 265 hp Automatic: 2,841
400 ci 350 hp Manual: 25,371
400 ci 350 hp Automatic: 39,215
400 ci 360 hp Manual: 6,197
400 ci 360 hp Automatic: 3,140
400 ci 360/366 hp Manual Ram Air: 757
400 ci 360/366 hp Automatic Ram Air: 183
Two Door Convertible, $3165: 9,980
400 ci 265 hp Automatic: 432
400 ci 350 hp Manual: 3,116
400 ci 350 hp Automatic: 5,091
400 ci 360 hp Manual: 766
400 ci 360 hp Automatic: 461
400 ci 360/366 hp Manual Ram Air: 92
400 ci 360/366 hp Automatic Ram Air: 22
Total: 87,684
Available Engines:
400 cubic inch V8
265 hp
Two barrel carburetor
400 cubic inch V8
350 hp
400 cubic inch V8 HO (High Output)
360 hp
Single Carter four barrel carburetor.
400 cubic inch V8 Ram Air
360 hp
Used a paper air filter on the carburetor and a dealer installed option made the hood scoops functional.
1968 Performance
Motor Trend, February 1968
400 cubic inch V8 Ram Air, four speed
0 to 60 mph . . . . 6.5 sec.
Standing 1/4 mile . . . .14.45 sec. @ 98.2 mph
400 cubic inch V8 Ram Air, automatic
0 to 60 mph . . . . 7.3 sec.
Standing 1/4 mile . . . .15.93 sec. @ 88.32
Car Life, May 1968
400 cubic inch V8 Ram Air
Standing 1/4 mile . . . .14.53 sec. @ 98.7 mph
0 to 60 mph . . . . 6.6 sec.
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