1968 GTO
The 1968 GTO was well received when it was initially rolled out in this model year. Part of the reason behind this was that General Motors redesigned much about this car both in engineering and looks. General Motors very much wanted to introduce the GTO as a high performance car and they succeeded in doing this within the muscle car community.
General Motors made the 1968 GTO sleeker and shorter. They trimmed the length of the body but kept the wheelbase the same. In addition, they gave the car a more curvaceous look which appealed to many enthusiasts.
Engine options remained the same as they did in 1967 models. However, General Motors did introduce some options when it came to other parts of the car. For instance, this was the first year that concealed windshield wipers were offered on a North American car brand. This feature was already available in European cars and was widely popular. Many people took advantage of this option because of the overall look it gave to the car.
In addition, another option that received a lot of attention was the hood mounted tachometer. There was an option for an in dash tachometer, but it was the hood mounted version that people were crazy about.
Finally, in 1968 the GTO ended up winning Motor Trend’s Car of the Year Award and the high sales of this car solidified its standing.