Pontiac's new package of punch...posh...and low price! The re-designed 1962 Pontiac Tempest. |
1962 Pontiac Tempest
Pontiac's new package of punch...posh...and low price! Convertible or Coupe! A couple of fancy, frisky newcomers. Pull the trigger on a fired-up "4". (Standard power: 110, 115, 120 or 140 h.p. Optional at extra cost: 166-horse "4"; 190 h.p. aluminum V-8; four-speed, floor mounted stick shift.) Plush, sports type bucket seats and full carpeting are part of the package. Plenty more. Front engine balanced by rear transmission. Independent suspension at all four wheels. Big 15-inch wheels and tires(at no extra cost). Get the good word from your Pontiac dealer. He's very high on the car and very low on the price.1962 Pontiac Tempest Specification and Production Numbers
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Tempest Series 21 | |||||
21 | 19 | 4d Sedan - 6P | $2,240 | 2,815 lbs | 16,057 (21,373) |
21 | 27 | 2d Coupe - 6P | $2,186 | 2,785 lbs | 15,473 |
21 | 17 | 2d Hardtop - 6P | $2,294 | 2,800 lbs | 12,319 |
21 | 67 | 2d Convertible - 5P | $2,564 | 2,955 lbs | 5,076 |
21 | 35 | 4d Station Wagon - 6P | $2,511 | 2,995 lbs | 6,504 (11,170) |
Tempest Custom Series 21 (LeMans option) | |||||
21 | 17 | 2d Hardtop - 6P | $2,418 | Not Available | 39,662 |
21 | 67 | 2d Convertible - 5P | $2,742 | Not Available | 15,559 |
CU IN Displacement | Carb. | HP @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Bore & Stroke | Compression Ratio | Lifter Type | Oil Pressure |
389 | 2-bbl. | 215 @3600 | 390 @2000 | 4.063x3.750 | 8.6-1 | Hyd. | 30-40 |
389 | 2-bbl. | 230 @4000 | 380 @2000 | 4.063x3.750 | 8.6-1 | Hyd. | 30-40 |
389 | 2-bbl. | 235 @3600 | 402 @2000 | 4.063x3.750 | 8.6-1 | Hyd. | 30-40 |
389 | 2-bbl. | 267 @4200 | 405 @2400 | 4.063x3.750 | 10.25-1 | Hyd. | 30-40 |
389 | 2-bbl. | 283 @4400 | 413 @2800 | 4.063x3.750 | 10.25-1 | Hyd. | 30-40 |
389 (425E) | 4-bbl. | 303 @4600 | 425 @2800 | 4.063x3.750 | 10.25-1 | Hyd. | 30-40 |
389 (425A) | 4-bbl. | 333 @4800 | 425 @2800 | 4.063x3.750 | 10.75-1 | Hyd. | 30-40 |
389 (425A) | 3-2-bbl. | 348 @4800 | 430 @3200 | 4.063x3.750 | 10.75-1 | Hyd. | 30-40 |
Years | Model | Cylinder Heads | Rod Bearings | Main Bearings | Crankshaft Balancer | Flywheel to Crankshaft | Intake | Exhaust |
1957/1965 | All | 80-95 | 35-45 | 85-95 | 160 | 90-95 | 40 | 30 |
1962 Pontiac Tempest Photo Gallery
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