Page A-1 — Firebird Hardtop Coupe (22337)

An enhanced reproduction of the original Pontiac Sales Manual used in 1968 showrooms which described all the equipment that was available on the Firebird. This album has become a rare and valuable resource.

1968 Pontiac Sales Manual


 

(a) Firebird
(a-a) Firebird Custom Option

 
 
Firebird Hardtop Coupe

Firebird Hardtop Coupe (22337)

Firebird Convertible (22367)

 
 

Standard Equipment

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Circ-L-Aire Heater and Defroster

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Energy-Absorbing Steering Column

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Padded Instrument Panel, Sun Visors, and Windshield Corner Posts

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Energy-Absorbing Instrument Panel with Smooth, Contoured Knobs and Levers

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Anti-Theft Ignition Key Warning Buzzer

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Labeled Instrument Panel Control Switches

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Wood Grain Appearance Instrument Panel

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Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamp, Glove Box Lamp and Ashtray Lamp

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Glove Compartment Lock

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Cigar Lighter

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Parking Brake Warning Light

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Reduce-Glare Instrument Panel and Windshield Wiper Arms and Blades

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Inside Day-Night Mirror with Deflecting Base

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Safety Front Armrests

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Rear Armrests with Integral Ashtrays

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Slimline Strato-bucket Front Seats

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Expanded Morrokide Seat Backs and Cushions

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Nylon-blend Loop-pile Carpeting

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Padded Vinyl Trim on Upper Door and Rear Quarter Panels

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Carpeted Lower Trim Pads on Doors

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Seat Belts with Push-Button Buckles for All Passenger Positions

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Outer Front Seat Belt Retractors

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Folding Front Seat Back Latches

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Full Padding on Rear Upper Panel of Front Seat Back

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Soft, Low-Profile Window Control Knobs and Coat Hooks

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Passenger-Guard Door Locks–All Doors

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Safety Door and Window Regulator Handles

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Upper-level Ventilation System

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Vertical Louvers in Both Rear Quarter Panels

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Safety Door Latches and Hinges

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Theft-Deterrent Door Locks and Keys

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Center Dome Lamp (Exc. Convertibles)

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Dual Master Cylinder Brake System with Warning Light

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Self-Adjusting Brakes with Corrosion-resistant Brake Lines

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Four-Way Hazard Warning Flasher

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Lane-Change Feature in Direction Signal Control

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Backup Lights

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Body Side Marker Lights at Front and Rear

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Dual-Speed Electric Windshield Wipers with Washer

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Outside Rearview Mirror

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Thick Laminate Windshield

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Self-Adjusting Hood Latch

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Bright Metal Rocker Panel Moldings

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Bright Roof Drip Scalp Moldings on Hardtop Coupe

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Bright Chrome-Plated Hub Caps

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Delco-Eye Energizer Battery

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Full-flow Oil Filter

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18.5 Gallon Fuel Tank

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Safety Rim Wheels

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7.35 x 14 “Space-Saver Spare” Tire

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E:70 x 14 Wide-oval Blackwall Tires (4)

   

Standard Engine

250 Cu. In. OHC 6, 175 HP, 1-BBL Carb.-Reg. Fuel

   

Standard Transmission

3-speed Manual-Column Shift

   

Available Transmissions

3-speed Manual-Floor Shift

4-speed Manual-Floor Shift

Automatic-Column Shift

Automatic-Floor Shift (console required)

Exterior Dimensions (inches)

Overall Length

188.8

Wheelbase

108.1

Height

50.0

Overall Width

72.8

Front Tread (Wide-Track)

60

Rear Tread (Wide-Track)

60

   

Interior Dimensions (inches)

Front

Hip Room

56.3

Shoulder Room

56.7

Head Room (effective)

37.0

Leg Room (maximum effective)

42.5

   
 

Rear

Hip Room

54.6

Shoulder Room

53.6

Head Room (effective)

36.7

Leg Room (maximum effective)

29.5

Trunk Capacity (usable luggage, cu. ft.

9.9

Note: See page Q-14 for additional specifications.

 
 

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