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Tempest
1961 Pontiac Tempest
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Features
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Vehicle Details
Year
1961
Make
Pontiac
Model
Tempest
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.2
Power (hp)
122 hp
Power (kW)
89 kW
Torque
274 Nm (202 lb-ft)
Displacement
3,186 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,808 mm
(189.3 in)
Width
1,834 mm
(72.2 in)
Height
1,364 mm
(53.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,845 mm
(112.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
103.19 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
95.25 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
10.25 :1
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
60 litres
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Platform
General Motors Platforms
Y Platform (1st Generation)
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Features
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Yes
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Awards
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
1961
Tempest
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Tempest Standard
1961–1969
Tempest Convertible Generations
1 of 5
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1st Generation
1961–1963
Year
1961
Powertrain
3.2
Horsepower
122 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 3-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 3-speed
Gasoline