Page A-5 — Firebird 400 Convertible (22367)

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 400 Convertible

Firebird 400 Convertible (22367)

Firebird 400 Hardtop Coupe (22337)

 
 

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

   

Distinctive 400 Equipment

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Special Hood with Dual Simulated Air-intake Scoops

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4-BBL Quadra-jet Carburetor

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Heavy-duty Radiator

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“Power-Flex” Fan with 5 Variable-pitch Blades

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High-performance Starting Motor

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Heavy-duty 61 Amp. Hour Battery

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Chrome-plated Rocker Arm covers, Oil Filler Cap and Air Cleaner

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Heavy-rated Front and Rear Springs

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Heavy-duty Clutch

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Dual Exhaust System

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Specific Exterior Identification

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Pontiac “Vee” Crest on Front Bumper Center Peak

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Bright Center Grille Bar

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

Standard Engine

400 Cu. In. V-8, 330 HP, 4-BBL Carb.-Prem. Fuel

   

Available Engine

400 Cu. In. High Output V-8, 335 HP, 4-BBL Carb.-Prem. Fuel

   

Standard Transmission

Heavy-duty 3-speed Manual-Floor Shift

   

Available Transmissions

4-speed Manual-Floor Shift

Automatic-Column Shift

Automatic-Floor Shift (console required)

   

Exterior Dimensions (inches)

Overall Length

188.8

Wheelbase

108.1

Height

49.9

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)

37.5

Leg Room (maximum effective)

42.5

   
 

Rear

Hip Room

47.5

Shoulder Room

47.3

Head Room (effective)

36.8

Leg Room (maximum effective)

29.5

Trunk Capacity (usable luggage, cu. ft.

7.2

Note: See page Q-14 for additional specifications.

 
 

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