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| With the success from the previous year, the GTO was an option available on the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans. |
1965 Pontiac Lemans GTO
Again for 1965 the GTO was an option available on the Tempest LeMans models of Pontiac. The GTO popularity had been growing and Pontiac Immediately started to add unique identifiers to GTO equipped cars. Front grills, rear fender sides and trunk were now marked with bold GTO letters. In addition to more noticeable markings the hood of the GTO equipped cars featured a very distinctive hood scoop, a feature that would follow GTO throughout its production years. Horsepower actually increased over last year’s availability. A new LeMans GTO could be ordered with an optional 389, 360 Horsepower engine. Standard engine was 389 cubic inch rated at 335 horsepower. Additionally one could order a tri-power equipped 389 cubic inch motor that featured 3 - 2-barrel carbs.1965 Pontiac Tempest Lemans GTO Specifications
| Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
| Tempest LeMans w/ GTO Option | |||||
| 237 | 27 | 2d Coupe - 5P | $2,787 | 3,478 lbs | 8,319 |
| 237 | 37 | 2d Hardtop - 5P | $2,855 | 3,478 lbs | 55,722 |
| 237 | 67 | 2d Convertible - 5P | $3,093 | 3,700 lbs | 11,311 |
Model Series Identification
| GTO 2d Coupe - 5P - 23727 | GTO 2d Hardtop - 5P - 23737 | GTO 2d Convertible - 5P - 32767 |
Chassis Data
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
| GTO | 115 in | 206.2 in | 58 in | 58 in | 7.75 x 14 |
1965 Pontiac Tempest Lemans GTO Engines
Location Of Engine Code: V-8 engine codes are found on front of block below right cylinder head.| Letter Code | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Carburetor |
| WS | 8-389 | 360 | 424 | Manual | 3 - 2 BC |
| WT | 8-389 | 335 | 431 | Manual | 4 BC |
| YR | 8-389 | 360 | 424 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 4 BC |
| YS | 8-389 | 335 | 431 | Turbo Hydra-Matic | 3 - 2 BC |
Options and Accessories
| Description | Price | Description | Price |
| Air Conditioning | $346.00 | 3-Speed Manual Transmission | $Not Available |
| Carpets | $Not Available | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | $188.00 |
| Electric Clock | $19.00 | 2-Speed Automatic Transmission (6-Cyl) | $188.00 |
| Remote Control Deck Lid | $11.00 | 2-Speed Automatic Transmission (V-8) | $199.00 |
| GTO Option (style numbers - 23727, 23737, 23767) | $296.00 | Bucket Seats | Not Available |
| Console | $48.00 | Transistor Ignition | $65.00 |
| Ride & Handling Package | $16.00 | Transistor Regulator | $11.00 |
| Quick-Ratio Steering | $11.00 | Tinted Glass (all windows) | $31.00 |
| Parking Brake Signal | $3.00 | Dual Exhaust | $31.00 |
| Luggage Carrier (Safari) | $Not Available | Safe-T-Track Differential | $38.00 |
| Seat Belt Set | $8.00 | Heavy-Duty Battery | $4.00 |
| Panel Cluster & Tachometer Rally Gauge | $86.00 | 326-cid/250-hp V-8 | $108.00 |
| AM/FM Push Button Radio | $65.00 | 326-cid/285-hp V-8 | $173.00 |
| Safeguard Speedometer | $16.00 | 389-cid/335-hp V-8 | $296.00 |
| Super-Lift Shock Absorbers | $40.00 | 389-cid/360-hp V-8 (Tri-Power) | $116.00 |
| Custom Sport Steering Wheel | $Not Available | Cordova Top | $Not Available |
| Power Bucket Seat | $71.00 | Rally Gauge Cluster w/ Tachometer | $86.00 |
| Tilt Steering Wheel (power steering only) | $43.00 | Wire Wheel Discs | $Not Available |
| Power Steering | $97.00 | Custom Wheel Discs | $Not Available |
| Power Brakes | $43.00 | Rally Wheels | $Not Available |
| Two-Speed Wipers & Washers | $17.00 |
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