Page N-4 — Manual Transmissions

1968 Pontiac Sales Album





MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

CATALINA, EXECUTIVE, BONNEVILLE, GRAND PRIX

 
 

3-Speed Manual – Column Shift. Standard on Catalina, Executive and Bonneville, and on Grand Prix (with Strato-bench front seat). This versatile transmission performs exceptionally well at all speeds and under all normal driving conditions. Wide, helical-cut gears are fully synchronized for quiet, smooth shifting through all gear ranges. (See chart on page N-1)

3-Speed Manual – Floor Shift. Standard on Grand Prix and available at extra cost on Catalina, Executive and Bonneville. Floor console, standard in Grand Prix (with Strato-bucket seats), is optional at extra cost in Bonneville models equipped with optional, extra-cost bucket front seats. A new feature is the plunger-type, self-adjusting backup lamp switch that provides fast, positive operation of the backup lamps when shift lever is moved to reverse. (See pages N-1 and S-2 for further details.)

4-Speed Manual – Floor-mounted “Hurst-type” Shift. Optional at extra cost on Catalina, Executive, Bonneville and Grand Prix models equipped with the 428 cu. in. V-8 engine. This rugged, dependable 4-speed unit combines true “sports car” fell with unexcelled performance. All four forward gears are fully synchronized to permit smooth, quiet gear-shifting up and down while the car is in motion. Bucket seats and floor console are standard in Grand Prix and are available at extra cost in the Bonneville

 

Hardtop Coupe and Convertible. (Refer to pages N-1, K-4 and S-2 for further details on transmission and console application.)

“Hurst-type” Shift Linkage. This special sports-type shift linkage features a shear-resistant selector pin and spring-loaded reverse for fast, positive action. Gear noise has been effectively reduced through the use of rubber insulation around the base of the shift rod and a full rubber lining in the floor support.

GEAR RATIOS FOR
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

Catalina, Executive, Bonneville, Grand Prix

GEAR
POSITION

TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE APPLICATION

3-Speed Manual
(All V-8 Engines)

4-Speed Manual
(428 V-8 Engines)

4-Speed Manual
Close Ratio*
(428 V-8 Engines)
Special Order Only

1st

2.42:1

2.52:1

2.20:1

2nd

1.61:1

1.88:1

1.64:1

3rd

1.00:1

1.46:1

1.28:1

4th

1.00:1

1.00:1

Reverse

2.33:1

2.59:1

2.27:1

*4.11 Axle Ratios only
 
 
Column Shift Husrt Shift
 
 

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