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1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Ram Air II Series 22600 (L-67)
Sport Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 90,152
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 4
Model Number 22637
Weight
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 188.8 inches
Width 72.8 inches
Height 50 inches
Front Tread 60 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type Own, V8, OHV
Displacement 400 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.125 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.75 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 340@5300
Rated Horsepower 54.3
Torque 430@3600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Quadrajet
Make Rochester
Type Fully synchronous, heavy duty 4-spd manual w/ Hurst floor shifter
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
Gear Ratios
1st 2.52 to 1
2nd 1.88 to 1
3rd 1.46 to 1
4th 1 to 1
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.59 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 13/32 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.90 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Hotchkiss
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drum
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size F70 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 18.5 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 12 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 223378(U or L)00001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2-3: Series
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes all coupes. Total produced was 107,112 of which 88,618 were V8's and 18,494 were 6's. This series was available mid-year to replace the 400 ram Air I Series.

1968 Pontiac Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
The '68 Greats from PontiacDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
The Fabulous Firebird M LammLos Angeles Public Library
1974 Pontiac Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
Catalog of Firebird ID Numbers Cars & PartsLos Angeles Public Library
The Complete Book of Classic GM Muscle by Mike MuellerPrivate Library



Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Paint Type
Colors Flambeau Burgundy Metallic
Aleutian Blue Metallic
Meridian Turquoise Metallic
April Gold Metallic
Nordic Blue Metallic
Aegena Blue Metallic
Alpine Blue Metallic
Verdoro Green Metallic
Springmist Green Metallic
Solar Red
Primavera Beige
Nightshade Green Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
3-speed heavy duty Turbo Hydramatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
Optional Axle RatiosOpt
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