1965 Pontiac Tempest

You could choose from 12 different models in the Pontiac Tempest line-up for 1965 (not including the Tempest Lemans GTO). Outward appearances featured stacked headlights and split grille with wrap-around tail lamps.  Inside, standard accessories included a heater and defroster, seat belts, turn signals, electric windshiel wipers and more.      

 

1965 Pontiac Tempest Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Tempest Series 233
233	69	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,263	2,963 lbs	15,705
233	27	2 dr Coupe - 5P	$2,211	2,943 lbs	18,198
233	35	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,549	3,237 lbs	5,622
Tempest Custom Series 235
235	69	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,496	3,021 lbs	25,242
235	27	2 dr Coupe - 5P	$2,295	2,965 lbs	18,367
235	37	2 dr Hardtop - 5P	$2,359	2,983 lbs	21,906
235	67	2 dr Convertible - 5P	$2,584	3,064 lbs	8,346
235	35	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,633	3,250 lbs	10,792
Tempest LeMans Series 237
237	69	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,496	3,021 lbs	14,227
237	27	2d Coupe - 5P	$2,437	2,996 lbs	18,881
237	37	2d Hardtop - 5P	$2,501	3,014 lbs	60,548
237	67	2d Convertible - 5P	$2,736	3,107 lbs	13,897

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Tempest	115 in	206.2 in	58 in	58 in	6.95 x 14
Station Wagon	121 in	204.4 in	Not Available	Not Available	7.35 x 14

1965 Pontiac Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: V-8 engine codes are found on front of block below right cylinder head.

eng.	hp	disp.	carb	Bonneville	Star Chief	Grand Prix	Catalina	Tempest
6	140	215	2-bbl	*	*	*	*	std.
V-8	250	326	2-bbl	*	*	*	*	$108
V-8	285	326	4-bbl	*	*	*	*	$173
V-8	335	389-GTO	4-bbl	*	*	*	*	$296
V-8	360	389	3 2-bbl	*	*	*	*	$116 on GTO
V-8	256 (economy V-8 available on all Pontiacs w/Turbo Hydra-matic)	389	2-bbl	*	std.	*	std.	*
V-8	290	389	2-bbl	*	std. H-M	*	std. H-M	*
V-8	325	389	4-bbl	std. H-M	$35	std. H-M	$35	*
V-8	333	389	4-bbl	std.	$45	std.	$45	*
V-8	338	389	3 2-bbl	$133	$178	$133	$178	*
V-8	338	421	4-bbl.	$138	$174	$108	$174	*
V-8  V-8	356  376	421  421HO	3 2-bbl	$272  $376	$307  $410	$241  $344	$307  $410	*

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1965 Pontiac Options and Accessories

Description	Bonneville	Star Chief	Grand Prix	Catalina	Tempest
Superlift shocks	$40	$40	$40	$40	$40
Quick-ratio steering	*	*	*	*	$11
Tach	$54	$54	$54	$54	*
Transistor ignition w/ AC	$75	$75	$75	$75	$75
Transistor ignition w/ out AC	$65	$65	$65	$65	$65
Turbo hydra-matic transmission	$231	$231	$231	$231	*
Two-speed automatic w/ 6	*	*	*	*	$188
Two-speed automatic w/ V-8	*	*	*	*	$199
Tri-comfort AC	$430	$430	$430	$430	$346
Tinted glass, all windows	$43	$43	$43	$43	$31
Seat belt sets	$8	$8	$8	$8	$8
Heavy-duty battery	$5	$5	$5	$5	$4
Electro Cruise and fuel warning	$86	$86	$86	$86	*
Brougham option	$161	*	*	*	*
Console	$108	$108	$108	$108	$48
Auto temperature control	$65	$65	$65	$65	*
Bucket seats	$116	*	std.	opt.	opt.
Power left bucket seat	$71	$71	$71	$71	$71
Ride and handeling package	$16	$16	$16	$16	$16
Rally gauge cluster and tach	*	*	*	*	$86
Aluminum wheels/hubs/drums	$121	$121	$121	$138	*
Catalina 2+2 package, convertible	*	*	*	$397	*
Catalina 2+2 package, coupe	*	*	*	$419	*
GTO option package	*	*	*	*	$296
dual exhausts on V-8s	$31	$31	$31	$31	$31
Saf-T-Track differential	$43	$43	$43	$43	$38
Four-speed	$231	$231	$231	$231	$188
Power steering	$108	$108	$108	$97	$97
Power brakes	$43	$43	$43	$43	$43
Transistorized voltage regulator	$11	$11	$11	$11	$11

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