Potiac Firebird Muscle Car History

Red Blower of 1968 Pontiac Firebird

General Motors manufactures made Potiac Firebird on February 23, 1967 aims to compete with the Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang. The Chevrolet Camaro has been issued previously on February 23, 1966, while Ford Mustang much earlier, ie on 29 September 1967.

Black 1968 Pontiac Firebird Picture

Muscle Car Potiac Firebird Camaro was designed from the design as for the design of the GTO is a car with a drivetrain on a different rear end. Differences seen in split-grill, six vertical louvers, the sub-frame, louver-style lamps and six vertical louvers on the front of the rear quarter panel. Some other improvements include rear springs reinforced and front suspension.

1968 Pontiac Firebird and Adrienne Janic

Potiac Firebird engine power include: 215 energy turtles, model V8 engine, 230 cubic inch OHC six-cylinder, 250 two-barrel, Firebird HO V-8 326 four-barrel. Previously appeared 230 to 250 cubic inches cubic inches provide 175 horsepower.

Adrienne Janic's 1968 Pontiac Firebird Engine - Lady Bird

A few years later, in 1968 hartop coupe and convertible on the potiac machine produce a series cars:

Firebird OHC:
This car has a power of 175 horsepower with an enhanced specification of 230 cubic inches to 250 cubic inches with a manual transmission model. The car is receiving a OHC Firebird Mono-Jet single barrel carburetor. The price for a coupe reaches $ 2,666, while a convertible for $ 2,903.

1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Interior View

Firebird Sprint:
The strength of this car and the 215-horsepower 10.5:1 compression, using a valve larger, floor-mounted three-speed, low restriction intake and exhaust systems. To upgrade such facilities are available for additional cars valued at $ 116.16.

1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Engine View

Firebird 350:
This type of generation Firebird is the result of the previous generation which was then increased to 350 cubic-inch two-barrel that produces 265 horsepower strength. This species is offered with an additional $ 105.60.

1968 Pontiac Firebird 350 Picture

Firebird 350 H.O.:
This type of power generating 320 horsepower with premium fuel. Output increased to 350 cubic-inch barrel. Firebird car is equipped with dual exhaust, side stripes with "HO" letters and stiff suspension. The price is available at an additional $ 180.58.

Firebird 400:
These machines use a model of type V-8 engine with power up to 330 horsepower. Several other supplies that do not exist in previous generations of dual exhaust, heavy duty battery, heavy duty springs, heavy duty battery, engine fan declutching, heavy duty starter motor. This type was added Firebird $ 358.09

1968 Pontiac Firebird - Front Left View

Firebird 400 H.O.:
Muscle cars that one can achieve the power of 335 horsepower at 5,000 rpm engine speed. The fuel used is a premium. Exterior Firebird 400 HO is still has a stiff suspension and kenalpot type double.

Firebird 400 Ram Air:
When the engine speed is 5300 rpm Firebird car and still allow the engine power was increased to reach 335 horsepower, has a twin hood scoops,

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