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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 |
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 |
1966 Pontiac Owner's Manual
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