You could order a plethora of choices for interior and exterior trim on the 1968 Pontiac Tempest. |
1968 Pontiac Tempest
The Tempest was redesigned again in 1968 with a long hood, and taillights placed in the bumper. The Tempest Custom came equipped with all the same features as the Tempest including rear armrests with ball-bearing ashtrays, cigarette lighter, deluxe steering wheel, and a new anti-theft warning buzzer. The “Sprint” option came equipped with a high compression 250 overhead Cam Six, 4 barrel carb, and heavy-duty shocks and springs, plus “Sprint” exterior side stripes.1968 Pontiac Tempest Specifications & Production Numbers
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Tempest Series | |||||
233 | 69 | 4d Sedan - 6P | $2,509 | 3,307 lbs | 11,590 |
233 | 27 | 2d Coupe - 6P | $2,461 | 3,242 lbs | 19,991 |
Tempest Custom | |||||
235 | 69 | 4d Sedan - 6P | $2,602 | 3,297 lbs | 17,304 |
235 | 39 | 4d Hardtop - 6P | $2,728 | 3,382 lbs | 6,147 |
235 | 27 | 2d Coupe - 6P | $2,554 | 3,252 lbs | 10,634 |
235 | 37 | 2d Hardtop - 6P | $2,614 | 3,277 lbs | 40,574 |
235 | 67 | 2d Convertible - 6P | $2,839 | 3,337 lbs | 3,518 |
235 | 35 | 4d Station Wagon - 6P | $2,906 | 3,667 lbs | 8,253 |
Tempest LeMans | |||||
237 | 39 | 4d Hardtop - 6P | $2,916 | 3,407 lbs | 9,002 |
237 | 27 | 2d Coupe - 6P | $2,724 | 3,287 lbs | 8,439 |
237 | 37 | 2d Hardtop - 6P | $2,786 | 3,302 lbs | 110,036 |
237 | 67 | 2d Convertible - 6P | $3,015 | 3,377 lbs | 8,820 |
Tempest Safari | |||||
239 | 35 | 4d Station Wagon - 6P | $3,017 | 3,677 lbs | 4,414 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Tempest - 2 door | 112 in | 200.7 in | 60 in | 60 in | - |
Tempest - 4 door | 116 in | 204.7 in | 60 in | 60 in | - |
Tempest Safari | 116 in | 211 in | 60 in | 60 in | - |
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