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The successful LeMans/Tempest saw relatively little change for 1966

1966 Pontiac Tempest

The successful LeMans/Tempest saw relatively little change for 1966 with the exception of smoother contours, including hopped-up "Coke-bottle" rear fenders and, on coupes and hardtops, "flying buttress" rear roof pillars astride recessed backlights.

The Sprint package was available to order on Tempest, Tempest Custom or LeMans. Along with a bigger 6 cylinder engine featuring 207hp and a Quadrajet 4-bbl, the package comes with a chromed low-restriction air cleaner, dressy cam cover, synchro 3-speed with a Hurst floor shifter, sports striping and special emblems.

1966 Pontiac Tempest Specifications & Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Tempest Series
233	69	4d Sedan - 6P	$2,331	3,075 lbs	17,392
233	07	2d Coupe - 6P	$2,278	3,040 lbs	22,266
233	35	4d Station Wagon - 6P	$2,624	3,340 lbs	4,095
Tempest Custom
235	69	4d Sedan - 6P	$2,415	3,100 lbs	23,988
235	39	4d Hardtop - 6P	$2,547	3,195 lbs	10,996
235	07	2d Coupe - 6P	$2,362	3,060 lbs	17,182
235	17	2d Hardtop - 6P	$2,426	3,075 lbs	31,322
235	67	2d Convertible - 6P	$2,655	3,170 lbs	5,557
235	35	4d Station Wagon - 6P	$2,709	3,355 lbs	7,614
Tempest LeMans
237	39	4d Hardtop - 6P	$2,701	3,195 lbs	13,891
237	07	2d Coupe - 6P	$2,505	3,090 lbs	16,654
237	17	2d Hardtop - 6P	$2,568	3,125 lbs	78,109
237	67	4d Station Wagon - 6P	$2,806	3,220 lbs	13,080
Tempest GTO
242	07	2d Coupe - 5P	$2,783	3,445 lbs	10,363
242	17	2d Hardtop - 5P	$2,847	3,465 lbs	73,785
242	67	2d Convertible - 5P	$3,082	3,555 lbs	12,798

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Tempest	115 in	206.4 in	58 in	58 in	6.95 x 14 (Hardtop & Convertible - 7.65 x 14)
Tempest Safari	115 in	203.6 in	58 in	58 in	6.95 x 14

VIN Decoding

Serial Numbers were on the left front hinge pillar. Fisher body on cowl tells style number, body number, trim code, paint code, and other data.

First Symbol - Manufacturer

2 = Pontiac

Second & Third Symbol - Series
33 = Standard Tempest & Station Wagon w/o wood grain	52 = Catalina & Ventura
35 = Custom Tempest & Station Wagon w/o wood grain	54 = 2 + 2
37 = LeMans	56 = Star Chief
39 = Safari Station Wagon w/ wood grain	62 = Bonneville
52 = Catalina & Ventura	66 = Grand Prix

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style
07 = two-door sedan	45 = station wagon three seat
11 = two-door sedan	57 = two-door hardtop
17 = two-door hardtop	67 = convertible
35 = station wagon two seat	69 = four-door sedan
37 = two-door hardtop	87 = two-door hardtop
39 = four-door hardtop

Sixth Symbol - Last Digit Of The Model Year

6 = 1966

Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
(B) Baltimore, Maryland	(P) Pontiac, Michigan
(C) Southgate, California	(R) Arlington, Texas
(D) Doraville, Georgia	(U) Lordstown, Ohio
(E) Linden, New Jersey	(V) Bloomfield, Illinios
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts	(X) Kansas City, Kansas
(K) Kansas City, Missouri	(Z) Fremont, California

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 100001

1966 Pontiac Engine Data

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
WA	8-389	256	388	Manual	2 BC
WB	8-389	256	388	Manual	2 BC
WC	8-389	290	418	Manual	2 BC
WE	8-389	333	429	Manual	4 BC
WG	8-421	338	459	Manual	4 BC
WH	8-421	356	459	Manual	3 - 2 BC
WJ	8-421	376	461	Manual	3 - 2 BC
WK	8-421	338	459	Manual	4 BC
XA	8-389	260	388	Manual	2 BC
XB	8-389	260	388	Turbo Hydra-Matic	2 BC
XC	8-389	293	418	Turbo Hydra-Matic	2 BC
YA	8-389	256	388	Turbo Hydra-Matic	2 BC
YC	8-389	290	418	Turbo Hydra-Matic	2 BC
YD	8-389	290	418	Turbo Hydra-Matic	2 BC
YE	8-389	325	429	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
YF	8-421	338	459	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
YH	8-421	338	459	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
YJ	8-421	356	459	Turbo Hydra-Matic	3 - 2 BC
YK	8-421	376	461	Turbo Hydra-Matic	3 - 2 BC
YL	8-389	333	429	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
YM	8-421	375	461	Turbo Hydra-Matic	3 - 2 BC
YT	8-421	338	459	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
YU	8-389	290	418	Turbo Hydra-Matic	2 BC
YV	8-389	290	418	Turbo Hydra-Matic	2 BC
YW	8-389	325	429	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
YX	8-389	325	429	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC
YZ	8-421	338	459	Turbo Hydra-Matic	4 BC

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	Stamped on servo cover on right side of transmission.
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case or on the left side of converter housing.
Powerglide	Stamped on a metal tag located on the right side of the transmission.
Super Turbine 300 (TempesTorque)	On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case or stamped on lower servo cover.
Jetway	On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case or stamped on lower servo cover.
3-Speed	Painted or stamped on the transmission case.
4-Speed	Painted or stamped on the transmission case.

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Transmission Type
LA	TempesTorque
LB	TempesTorque
MA	TempesTorque
MB	TempesTorque
MC	TempesTorque
NA	TempesTorque
PA	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PB	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PC	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PD	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PG	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PH	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PQ	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: On flange end of axle shaft and on or near carrier.

Color - Non-Locking	Color - Locking	Ratio
UB	VB	2.41
UC	VC	2.56
UD	VD	2.73
UE	VE	2.93
UF	VF	3.08
UG	VG	3.23
UH	VH	3.42
UJ	VJ	3.55
UK	VK	3.73
UM	VM	4.11

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A - Starlight Black Lucite® Code - 88L Dulux® Code - 93-005		N - Burgundy Lucite® Code - 4624LH Dulux® Code - 181-97213M
B - Blue Charcoal Lucite® Code - 4622L Dulux® Code - 181-97211		P - Carrier Blue Lucite® Code - 4760L Dulux® Code - 181-98106
C - Cameo Ivory Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774		R - Montero Red Lucite® Code - 4625LH Dulux® Code - 93-97540H
D - Fontaine Blue Lucite® Code - 4630L Dulux® Code - 181-97219		T - Martinique Bronze Lucite® Code - 4706L Dulux® Code - 181-97591
E - Nightwatch Blue Lucite® Code - 4631L Dulux® Code - 181-97220		V - Mission Beige Lucite® Code - 4401L Dulux® Code - 93-96261
H - Palmetto Green Lucite® Code - 4633L Dulux® Code - 181-97223		W - Platinum Lucite® Code - 4708L Dulux® Code - 181-97593
K - Reef Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4628L Dulux® Code - 181-97217		Y - Candelite Cream Lucite® Code - 4709L Dulux® Code - 93-9794
L - Marina Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4703L Dulux® Code - 181-97561H
NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination VC on a Pontiac would indicate the body finished in Mission Beige and the roof area in Cameo Ivory.) General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left cross-rail in the engine compartment. Corvette paint code plate is on the instrument panel brace, below the glove compartment.

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Parchment Lucite® Code - 9000L (semi-gloss)		Medium Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4628L (semi-gloss)
Medium Fawn Lucite® Code - 9274L (semi-gloss)		Dark Turquoise Lucite® Code - 9273LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9287LH (flat)
Dark Fawn Lucite® Code - 9288LH (flat)		Medium Blue Lucite® Code - 4630L (semi-gloss)
Medium Slate Lucite® Code - 9269LH (semi-gloss)		Dark Blue Lucite® Code - 9268LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9284LH (flat)
Dark Slate Gray Lucite® Code - 9285LH (flat)		Red Lucite® Code - 9183LM (semi-gloss)
Gunmetal Lucite® Code - 4622L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9191LH (flat)		Dark Red Lucite® Code - 9181LM (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9201LM (flat)
Medium Green Lucite® Code - 4633L (Semi-gloss)		Plum Lucite® Code - 9179LM (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9200LM (flat)
Midnight Green Lucite® Code - 4634L (semi-gloss)		Black Lucite® Code - 88L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 4428L (flat)
NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use 2 oz. DuPont #4528S flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.