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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

3 generations of the Pontiac Tempest

Version	Years	Engine	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Pontiac Tempest 1st Gen	1961 to 1963	naturally aspirated	Manual	FWD, RWD	SEDAN, WAGON, CONVERTIBLE
Pontiac Tempest 2nd Gen	1964 to 1970	naturally aspirated	Manual	RWD	SEDAN, COUPE
Pontiac Tempest 3rd Gen	1987 to 1991	3.1L naturally aspirated V6	Auto, Manual	FWD	SEDAN