The Pontiac Tempest Custom Convertible V8 is a convertible/cabriolet with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits its power to the rear wheels.
The Tempest Custom Convertible V8 forms part of Pontiac's 235 series.
Power is produced by an overhead valve, 5.3 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 285 bhp (289 PS/213 kW) at 5000 rpm and 486 N·m (358 lb·ft/49.6 kgm) at 3200 rpm respectively.
Power is transferred to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox.
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