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1963 Pontiac Tempest
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
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Vehicle Details
Year
1963
Make
Pontiac
Model
Tempest
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.3 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
264 hp
Power (kW)
194 kW
Torque
477 Nm (352 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,343 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
4,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
94.49 mm
(3.7 in)
Stroke
95.25 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
10.25 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
76 litres
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Platform
General Motors Platforms
Y Platform (1st Generation)
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
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
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Car of the Year
1961
Tempest
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Convertible
Variant
Tempest Standard
1961–1969
Tempest Convertible Generations
1 of 5
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1st Generation
1961–1963
Year
1963
Powertrain
5.3 V8
Horsepower
264 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Convertible
2WD
Gasoline
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
