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1963 Pontiac Tempest 4 Series 21
Sport Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,294.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number 2117
Weight 2,820lbs
Wheelbase 112 inches
Length 194.3 inches
Width 74.2 inches
Height 54 inches
Front Tread 57.3 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 194.43 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 4 1/16 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 10.25 to 1
Brake Horsepower 115@4000
Rated Horsepower 26.41
Torque 195@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On pad at front of right side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Hydramatic 3 speed automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Trans-axle
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.30 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 12.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 163-1001
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2-3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-9: Production number
VIN Location Plate on left front hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1963Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Kimberly Blue
Yuma Beige
Starlight Black
Cameo Ivory
Silvermist Gray
Yorktown Blue
Silverleaf Green
Cordovan
Marimba Red
Aquamarine
Marlin Aqua
Saddle Bronze
Caravan Gold
Grenadier Red
Nocturne Blue
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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