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Pontiac Tempest

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 103.10 mm × 95.25 mm 4.06 in × 3.75 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 3.2 litre 3181 cc (194.117 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.60:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 111.5 PS (110.0 bhp) (82 kW) @ 3800 rpm
0-50 mph 10.50 s
0-60 mph 15.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 19.90 s @ 67.80
Standing km
Top speed 137 km/h (85 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 83.08 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 258.0 Nm (190 ft·lb) (26.3 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 1019.2 kPa (147.8 psi)
Specific torque 81.11 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 795.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2845 mm
wheelbase 112 in
Length (milimeters) 4808 mm
Length (inches) 189.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1834 mm
Width (inches) 72.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1359 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1324 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2919 lb
Weight distribuiton 54.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.55

General information

RAC rating 26.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1960 Pontiac Tempest PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1960

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