1964 Pontiac Tempest
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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