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| 1968 Pontiac GTO 400 Ram Air I Series 24200 (L67) | ||
| Convertible | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 9,980 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 24237 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 112 inches | |
| Length | 200.7 inches | |
| Width | 74.8 inches | |
| Height | 52.2 inches | |
| Front Tread | 60 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | 360@5400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 54.3 | |
| Torque | 445@3800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On pad at front of right side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Quadrajet | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Fully synchronous, 4-speed 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 13/32 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.33 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil link | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | G77 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 21.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 6 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | 17.75 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 242678a100001 | ||
| 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 | |||
| This series was replaced mid-yr by Ram Air II. Production number includes all engine configurations (series) for this model. | |||
| References | |
| The Complete Book of Classic GM Muscle by Mike Mueller | Private Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
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| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||