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Pontiac Tempest

1961 – 1991 — USA

The Tempest, a model produced by Pontiac in two distinct periods, first from 1960 to 1970 and then from 1987 to 1991, made its debut as an entry-level compact vehicle at the 1960 Paris Auto Show. It was built on GM's first unibody chassis, sharing the Y-platform with the Buick Special/Skylark and Oldsmobile F-85/Cutlass vehicles. What set the Pontiac Tempest apart was its innovative design, featuring a front-engine/rear-transaxle layout that aimed for a near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, enhancing its handling capabilities. The Tempest included an independent rear suspension system, utilizing a swing axle design akin to the