Pontiac Tempest Custom Convertible V8 is a car that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet type body with a front positioned engine delivering power to the rear wheels.
It forms part of Pontiac's 235 model series.
Its 8 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 5.3 litres. For this model it musters power and torque figures of 285 bhp (289 PS/213 kW) at 5000 rpm and 486 Nm (358 lbft/49.6 kgm) at 3200 rpm respectively.
A 3 speed manual 'box transfers the power to the driven wheels.
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