1968 Pontiac Firebird Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The coupe or convertible 1968 Pontiac Firebird may have shared a platform and some body panels with the Camaro, but it was slowly carving...
The coupe or convertible 1968 Pontiac Firebird may have shared a platform and some body panels with the Camaro, but it was slowly carving out its own niche in the muscle car segment. Changes for 1968 include the disappearance of the side vent windows, and new wraparound turn signal lights and Pontiac V marker lights in the rear. A new suspension included staggered shocks and multi-leaf rear springs. Changes to the instrument panel, a new anti-theft button, and an optional 4-way power seat were also new for 1968. For its second year on the market, the 1968 Firebird updated its engines for more pony car performance or just personal fun behind the wheel. The base engine was now a 250 I6, with a new single-barrel carb that got 175-hp. The Sprint remained a 230-block at 215-hp. The V8s got some minor horsepower upgrades, but also a wider variety of options. The old 326 was now a 350 V8 that got 265-hp with a 2-barrel carb or 320-hp with a 4-barrel carb. The 400 V8 came in a wide palate of options. The four-barrel carb base engine rated 330-hp, but a High Output version upped that to 335-hp. There was also a High Output engine with Ram Air option, that didn't boost the horsepower, but reached its peak performance at a higher RPM. Midyear, this would be replaced by a Ram Air II that did increase the horsepower to 340-hp. The 400 V8s came with heavy duty parts and stiffer suspension for maximum street racing handling. But for average drivers looking for a little kick behind the wheel, the Sprint I6 produced an adequately satisfying sporty feel.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1968 Pontiac Firebird find it to be a fun and stylish classic car with plenty of power. Many enjoy the excitement of driving and the nostalgic appeal of its design. However, some have mentioned concerns about needing restoration and issues like overheating."
1968 pontiac firebird 350 convertible. Brand new American Racing rims and tires. Paint job is over 25 years old but it looks brand new. New seats. Straight pipes back and wheelie bar set up. overall head turner and gorgeous car.
June 5, 2009What can I say? This is a clasic muscle car whose styling is still current (IMHO). It is a piece of history and is a ball to drive. And unlike the Camaro's of the same generation not everybody has one!
October 19, 2010This is an amazing fun to drive classic pony car. It's a true sports car for it's time with great handling, and plenty of power to move you down the road. It's a blast to drive and gets lots of looks. It's got 2BBL, reg fuel - 350 cubic inch Vanity visor mirrors, outside remote control mirror Front and rear seat belts with front shoulder belts deluxe wheel discs deluxe steering wheel console clock power steering power brakes soft ray glass -windshield only custom pedal trim plates custom air conditioning F70 x 14 white wide-oval tires push button radio -man antenna-front Nordic Blue Teal vinyl top Teal interior 2.78 axle ratio
September 21, 2010What owners say
1968 pontiac firebird 350 convertible. Brand new American Racing rims and tires. Paint job is over 25 years old but it looks brand new. New seats. Straight pipes back and wheelie bar set up. overall head turner and gorgeous car.
June 5, 2009What can I say? This is a clasic muscle car whose styling is still current (IMHO). It is a piece of history and is a ball to drive. And unlike the Camaro's of the same generation not everybody has one!
October 19, 2010This is an amazing fun to drive classic pony car. It's a true sports car for it's time with great handling, and plenty of power to move you down the road. It's a blast to drive and gets lots of looks. It's got 2BBL, reg fuel - 350 cubic inch Vanity visor mirrors, outside remote control mirror Front and rear seat belts with front shoulder belts deluxe wheel discs deluxe steering wheel console clock power steering power brakes soft ray glass -windshield only custom pedal trim plates custom air conditioning F70 x 14 white wide-oval tires push button radio -man antenna-front Nordic Blue Teal vinyl top Teal interior 2.78 axle ratio
September 21, 2010350 Chev engine, TH400 Trans, 9" Diff. Best 1/4 mile 12.98 @105mph.
March 10, 2008whats not to like? its old its beautiful and its fast! all around greatness. it does however have a overheating problem and has for quite a while. im hoping an aluminum radiator will fix this problem other than than the car is great!
July 15, 20091968 pontiac firebird orginally a 350 now has a 66 389 tri power engine
March 16, 2008This is clearly a project car, so to judge it on overall performance and appearance would be unfair, but I will say this. For a 42 year old car, it still drive swell. As far as build quality, this car was kept a lot better than most of its age have, and it has not yet been restored. Only real body work that has been done to it was it received a new (but terrible) paint job in the mid 70's. Body is straight and solid.
August 6, 2010I wish I still owned this car, I bought it when I was 16 years old and drove it for 3 years. It was a great looking car- white convertible with blue interior. It was a fun car to drive, I loved feeling the wind in my hair and the sun on my face.
August 17, 2008Thsi car was alot of fun to drive and own. It had A/C with the soft top.
June 9, 2008Trims & specs
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