The Pontiac Tempest Custom Convertible is a convertible/cabriolet with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers its power to the rear wheels.
The Tempest Custom Convertible is part of Pontiac's 235 model range.
The 8 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 5.3 litres. This unit produces power and torque figures of 285 bhp (289 PS/213 kW) at 5000 rpm and 487 Nm (359 lbft/49.7 kgm) at 3200 rpm respectively.
A 3 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the wheels.
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