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1964 Pontiac GTO
 

Standard Equipment includes: 389 engine w/1 - 4bbl and 325 horsepower, 3 speed stick with Hurst Shifter, Heavy-duty clutch, heavy-duty springs, shocks, stabilizer bar, special 7.5 x 14 red-line tires (rayon cord whitewalls optional at no extra cost), 14 x 6JK wide-rim wheels, high capacity radiator, declutching fan, high capacity battery, chromed air-cleaner, rocker covers, oil filler cap, bucket seats, standard axle ratio 3.23:1 (3.08, 3.36*, 3.55* to 1 available at no extra cost).

Extra Cost Options include: 389 engine w/3 - 2bbl and 348 horsepower (code #809), 3.55:1 axle ratio standard with this engine option/4speed with Hurst shifter (gear ratios 2.56:1, 1.91:1, 1.48:1, 1.00:1 and 2.64:1 reverse) 2-speed automatic with 2.20:1 torque converter, Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential,  (Code #701), 3.90:1, axle ratio available on special order with metallic brake linings, heavy-duty radiator and Safe-T-Track, Handling kit-20:1 quick steering and extra-firm-control heavy-duty shocks (Code #612), high-performance full transistor (breakerless) ignition (Code #671), tachometer (code #452), custom sports steering wheel, exhaust splitters (dealer installed), wire wheel discs (dealer installed), custom wheel discs with spinner and break cooling holes, Console.

 
1967 Pontiac GTO Options and Accesories
    
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OPTIONS AND ACCESORIES

Comfort & Convenience: Power steering, power brakes, power tilt driver's seat, power windows. Custom air conditioner, tinted glass all around or just in the windshield, rear-window defogger (except Convert.). Washers, two-speed wipers. Seven-position tilting steering wheel, padded dash, console. Radios, electric antenna, regular or reverberating rear seat speakers (except Convert.). Luggage comparttment light, ski racks, removable luggage carrier. Deluxe wheel discs, wire wheel discs, custom wheel discs. Black or white fabric top. Rayon cord whitewalls optional at no extra cost.

Performance: 4-speed all-synchro transmission with Hurst shifter, 2-speed automatic. Metallic brake linings, heavy-duty radiator, Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential. Custom sports steering wheel, handling kit (extra-stiff shocks and 20:1 quick steering) or extra-stiff shocks alone. Tachometer or rally clock, vacuum gauge. Exhaust splitters, mechanical3-2BBL carburetor linkage. Highhperformance full transistor (breakerless) ignition.

ENGINES:

   STANDARD  OPTIONAL
 TYPE  ohv V-8  ohv V-8
 Bore and stroke  4.06 x 3.75  4.06 x 3.75
 Displacement, cu, in.  389  389
 Compression ratio  10.75:1  10.75:1
 Minimum allowable combustion chamber volume,cc  66.0  66.0
 Carburation  1-4BBL  3-2BBL
 Total throttle bore area, sq. in.  7.62  12.19
 Bhp @rpm  325 @4800  348 @4900
 Torque, lb-ft  428 @3200  428@3600


Dimensions & Capacities: Wheelbase is 115 inches. Overall length is 203 inches. Tread is 58 inches, front and rear. Overall width is 73.3 inches. Height is 53.5 inches for the Sports Coupe and Hardtop, 53.6 inches for the Convertible. Total trunk capacity is 32.1 cubic feet. The gas tank holds 21.5 gallons. Shipping weights: Coupe-3272; Hardtop-3292; Convertible-3422.

Transmissions: A 3-speed manual transmission is standard, with Hurst shifter curving up into your hand from between the seats. Ratios are 2.58:1, 1.48:1, 1.00:1, and 2.58:1 reverse. Then there's an optional floor-mounted, aluminum-case, fully synchronized 4-speed. Ratios are 2.56:1, 1.91:1, 1.48:1, 1.00:1 and 2.64:1 reverse.
And, of course, there's a 2-speed torque converter automatic, its lever mounted on the steering column. Ratios are 1.76:1, 1.00:1 and 1.76:1 reverse, with a total torque multiplication off the line of  3.87:1. The governor is set for a maximum automatic upshift at 5200 rpm. The optional console accomodates the shifter lever for all three transmissions.

AXLE RATIOS:

 Engine  Transmission  Standard axle  Special Order axle ratios      
 325bhp  3 or 4 speed  3.23  3.08#  3.36  3.90  
 325bhp  automatic  3.23  3.08#  3.36  3.90  
 348bhp  3 or 4 speed  3.23  3.08  3.36  3.90  
 348bhp  automatic  3.23  3.08#  3.36  3.90  

 Axle ratio  Mph per 1000 rpm in high gear
 3.08  25.2
 3.23  24.0
 3.36  23.1
 3.55  21.9
 3.90  19.9



Steering: Recirculating ball bearing steering gear. Standard ratio is 24:1. Optional quick steering is 20:1. Power steering is 17.5:1.

Suspension: Ball joint independent front, four-link rear. Shocks are valved specifically for firm ride and control. Heavy-duty coil springs have wheel rates of 90 and 110 pounds per inch, front and rear. Diameter of stabilizer bar is 0.938".
We'd suggest you try this already heavy-duty standard suspension before you make up your mind about the stiffer suspension components we have available.

Brakes: Hydraulic, duo-servo, self-adjusting. Diameter of finned drums is 9.5", with a swept area of 269.8 sq. in. Metallic brake linings are available as a separate option with all axle ratios except 3.08:1, but are recommended only for extreme duty service since they have the usual metallic brake ailments of squeaks, grunts, and high pedal pressure when cold.


 
1964 GTO

1964 Pontiac GTO - The Begining

The famous Grand Turismo Ornologata (GTO) was for the first year offered to the public. Available only in 1964 as an option on the 1964 Pontiac Tempest LeMans. GTO optioned Tempest Lemans featured distinctive appearance items in place of standard LeMans features.

Standard Engine was a 389 cubic inch with 10.75:1 compression ratio which produced 325 horsepower at 4600 rpm's. Optional you could factory order the same 389 cubic inch motor which produced 348 horsepower at 4600 rpm's.
 
 Models
 Model Body Type Model No. Body Style No. Base Price Weight Production
 Tempest Lemans 2-dr Coupe 5P 22 2227 $2,852.00 3106 7384
 Tempest Lemans 2-dr Hardtop 5P 22 2237 $2,963.00 3126 18422
 Tempest Lemans 2-dr Convertible 5P 22 2267 $3,081.00 3360 6644
 
 Optional Equipment
Air Conditioning $430.00
Console Included Tach $161.00
Instrument Gauge Package N/A
Remote Control Mirror $12.00
Power Brakes $57.00
Power Seats $96.00
Tachometer $54.00
Sport Wheel Covers N/A
Aluminum Hubs & Drums N/A
 
 
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