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1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Series
Convertible
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 1,559
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 112 inches
Length 189.3 inches
Width 72.2 inches
Height 55.2 inches
Front Tread 56.8 inches
Rear Tread 56.8 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 10.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 120@3800
Rated Horsepower 26.41
Torque 202@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 Synchronous meshing
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.94 to 1
2nd 1.68 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.32
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.3 inches
Trans-axle
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.31 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 8 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 11.6 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 162-1001
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

Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Paint Type
Colors Mandalay Red
Cameo Ivory
Belmar Red Metallic
Bamboo Cream
Silvermist Gray Metallic
Kimberly Blue
Yorktown Blue Metallic
Ensign Blue Metallic
Seafoam Aqua
Aquamarine Metallic
Silverleaf Green Metallic
Yuma Beige
Caravan Gold Metallic
Starlight Black
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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