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The 1967 Pontiac GTO, with its bold front grille, is considered one of the most formidable muscle cars ever manufactured. Explore more muscle car images.The 1967 Pontiac GTO is regarded as one of the most stunning muscle cars in automotive history. Pontiac designers enhanced its already striking front end with elegant polished "chain link" grille elements. At the rear, they refined the edges and streamlined the taillights. Without altering the iconic lines of the '66, the stylists achieved an aesthetic masterpiece.
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A new powertrain lay behind the sleek new grille of the 1967 Pontiac GTO: The base engine now featured a 400-cid upgrade from the previous 389-cid V-8. While the compression ratio remained the same, the standard version with its four-barrel carburetor still produced 335 horsepower. Replacing the discontinued tri-carb setup was a new High Output engine option with a single four-barrel carburetor. This $77 upgrade included a higher-lift camshaft, free-flow exhaust manifolds, and an open-element air cleaner. Out of 81,722 GTOs produced in '67, 13,827 were fitted with the HO engine.
Under the hood, a 400-cid V-8 took the place of the revered 389.For an extra $263, the 1967 Pontiac GTO's High Output engine could be upgraded with Ram Air. These high-performance V-8s were equipped with stronger valve springs and a camshaft with a longer duration; though officially rated at 360 horsepower, their true potential exceeded expectations. The Ram Air option featured components that activated the previously nonfunctional hood scoops, as well as a pan that encircled the open-element air cleaner and sealed to the hood with a foam-rubber skirt.
Ram Air was offered as a factory option for 751 cars, but the necessary pan and scoop parts were delivered in the trunk for dealer installation. Owners were instructed to swap the closed-scoop parts during wet weather conditions.
The 1967 Pontiac GTO was available with either three- or four-speed manual transmissions, both using Hurst shifters. Ram Air models could opt for either the manual or an automatic transmission, but a 4.33:1 axle ratio was mandatory. The previous two-speed automatic was replaced with a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic. When equipped with a center console, the gear lever was moved from the steering column to the floor, and a Hurst Dual Gate shifter was used, allowing the driver to either keep it in Drive or slide it into a secondary gate for full manual control.
The interior of the 1967 Pontiac GTO was exceptional in nearly every aspect.Subtle styling tweaks refined the GTO's appearance, while under the hood, a 400-cid V-8 took the place of the iconic 389. This version features the optional hood-mounted tachometer, which looked impressive, but proved difficult to read in both rain and direct sunlight. Inside, the cabin remained top-tier, even though the dashboard swapped wood trim for a woodgrain vinyl applique.
Among the new options for the 1967 Pontiac GTO were power front disc brakes ($105) and a hood-mounted tachometer ($84).
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Specifications
Wheelbase, inches: 115.0
Weight, lbs: 3,425
Number built: 81,722
Base price: $2,871
Top Available Engine
Type: ohv V-8
Displacement, cid: 400
Fuel system: 1 x 4 bbl.
Compression ratio: 10.75:1
Horsepower @ rpm: 360 @ 5400
Torque @ rpm: 438 @ 3800
Representative Performance
0-60 mph, sec: 6.6
1/4 mile, sec @ mph: 14.66 @ 99
