1964 Pontiac Tempest |
1964 Pontiac Tempest
Three years after it was named Motor Trend's Car of the Year, the Tempest has made quite a change. Gone is the aluminum V8 along with the 112 inch wheelbase, curved drive shaft and transaxle. Now, it shares the "A" body style similar to other GM divisions and a 215 cu. in. inline 6 cylinder replaces the 4 cylinder which features ball-mounted rocker arms. Also available was two versions of the 326 cu. in. V8 along with either a 2-speed automatic with torque converter or a 3-speed or 4-speed manual transmission. The famous GTO (Gran Turismo Omologato) option package was released for the first time in 1964 with a little over 32,000 produced and was available on the Tempest LeMans. The idea behind the package was to get around the restrictions of overpowered vehicles by offering the 389 cu. in V8 engine as an option.1964 Pontiac Tempest Specifications & Production Numbers
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Tempest Series | |||||
20 | 69 | 4d Sedan - 6P | $2,313 | 2,970 lbs | 19,427 |
20 | 27 | 2d Hardtop - 6P | $2,259 | 2,930 lbs | 21,765 |
20 | 35 | 4d Station Wagon - 6P | $2,605 | 3,245 lbs | 6,834 |
Tempest Custom | |||||
21 | 69 | 4d Sedan - 6P | $2,399 | 2,990 lbs | 29,948 |
21 | 67 | 2d Convertible - 5P | $2,641 | 3,075 lbs | 7,987 |
21 | 27 | 2d Hardtop - 6P | $2,345 | 2,955 lbs | 25,833 |
21 | 35 | 4d Station Wagon - 6P | $2,691 | 3,260 lbs | 10,696 |
Tempest LeMans | |||||
22 | 27 | 2d Coupe - 5P | $2,491 | 2,975 lbs | 31,317 |
22 | 37 | 2d Hardtop - 5P | $2,556 | 2,995 lbs | 31,310 |
22 | 67 | 2d Convertible - 5P | $2,796 | 3,125 lbs | 17,559 |
Tempest LeMans with GTO option | |||||
22 | 27 | 2d Coupe - 5P | $2,852 | 3,106 lbs | 7,384 |
22 | 37 | 2d Hardtop - 5P | $2,963 | 3,126 lbs | 18,422 |
22 | 67 | 2d Convertible - 5P | $3,801 | 3,360 lbs | 6,644 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Tempest | 115 in | 203 in | 58 in | 58 in | 6.50 x 14 |
1964 Pontiac Engines
Location Of Engine Code: (Six-Cyl) - On cylinder head-to-block contact surface behind oil filter pipe. (V8) - Stamped on right front side of block or beneath production engine number on machined pad on right hand bank of engine block.Letter Code | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Carburetor |
01A | 8-389 | 215 | 390 | Manual | 2 BC |
02B | 8-389 | 215 | 390 | Heavy Duty Manual | 2 BC |
03A | 8-389 | 215 | 390 | Manual | 2 BC |
04L | 8-389 | 230 | 386 | Automatic | 2 BC |
05L | 8-389 | 230 | 386 | Automatic | 2 BC |
08R | 8-389 | 230 | 386 | Automatic | 2 BC |
09R | 8-389 | 230 | 386 | Automatic | 2 BC |
10A | 8-389 | 283 | 418 | Manual | 2 BC |
11H | 8-389 | 267 | 410 | Manual | 2 BC |
12H | 8-389 | 267 | 410 | Automatic | 2 BC |
13L | 8-389 | Not Available | Not Available | Automatic | 2 BC |
17M | 8-389 | 283 | 418 | Automatic | 2 BC |
18M | 8-389 | 283 | 418 | Automatic | 2 BC |
19R | 8-389 | Not Available | Not Available | Automatic | 2 BC |
22B | 8-389 | 235 | 386 | Heavy Duty Manual | 2 BC |
23B | 8-389 | 306 | 420 | Heavy Duty Manual | 4 BC |
25K | 8-389 | 303 | 430 | Automatic | 4 BC |
26K | 8-389 | 303 | 430 | Automatic | 4 BC |
27P | 8-389 | 303 | 430 | Automatic | 4 BC |
28P | 8-389 | 303 | 430 | Automatic | 4 BC |
29N | 8-389 | 306 | 420 | Automatic | 4 BC |
30R | 8-389 | Not Available | Not Available | Automatic | 4 BC |
32B | 8-389 | 325 | 428 | Automatic | 4 BC |
33-6 | 8-389 | 330 | 430 | Automatic | 3 -2 BC |
34N | 8-389 | 330 | 430 | Automatic | 3 -2 BC |
35B | 8-421 | 320 | 455 | Manual | 4 BC |
38S | 8-421 | 320 | 455 | Automatic | 4 BC |
43N | 8-421 | 320 | 455 | Automatic | 4 BC |
44B | 8-421 | 350 | 454 | Manual | 3 -2 BC |
45B | 8-421 | 370 | 460 | Manual | 3 -2 BC |
46G | 8-421 | 370 | 460 | Automatic | 3 -2 BC |
47S | 8-421 | 350 | 454 | Automatic | 3 -2 BC |
49N | 8-421 | 350 | 454 | Automatic | 3 -2 BC |
50Q | 8-421 | 370 | 460 | Automatic | 3 -2 BC |
Options and Accessories
Description | Description |
Air Conditioning | Sports Wheel Covers |
Console (incl. tachometer) | Aluminum Hubs & Drums |
Instrument Gauge Cluster | 3-Speed Manual Transmission |
Luggage Carrier | Hydra-Matic Transmission |
Remote Control Mirror | 4-Speed Manual Transmission |
Power Brakes | 389-cid/230-hp V-8 (economy) |
Power Seat | 389-cid/330-hp V-8 (Tri-Power) |
Power Tilt Bucket Seat (driver's side) | 389-cid/348-hp V-8 (Tri-Power) |
Tachometer | 421-cid/350-hp V-8 (Tri-Power) |
Cordova Top | 421-cid/370-hp V-8 (Tri-Power) |
Ventura Trim (Catalina 2369, 2339, & 2347) |
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