1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1964 - 1967
Price :	$2,437-$3,095
Weight :	3015 lbs \| 1367.581 kg

Performance

1/4 Mile :	13.1 seconds.
Top Speed :	115 mph \| 185.035 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3523 cc \| 215.0 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 1-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Hydra-Matic
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual , Hydra-Matic Turbo

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1965 :	802,000
Total 1965 Tempest LeMans production :	182,905
1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans
Convertible 2 dr. 5 P :	13,897
Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	18,881
GTO Convertible 2 dr. 5 P :	11,311
GTO Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	8,319
GTO Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P :	55,722
Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P :	60,548
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	14,227

Dimension(s)

Hardtop

Chassis # 237375P145101
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Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	74.4 in \| 1890 mm.
Height :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$2,437
Weight :	3000 lbs \| 1360.777 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	74.4 in \| 1890 mm.
Height :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

Convertible

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Exterior
Price :	$2,740
Weight :	3100 lbs \| 1406.136 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	74.4 in \| 1890 mm.
Height :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,495
Weight :	3020 lbs \| 1369.849 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	74.4 in \| 1890 mm.
Height :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

GTO Coupe

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Exterior
Price :	$2,785
Weight :	3475 lbs \| 1576.233 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	74.4 in \| 1890 mm.
Height :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

GTO Hardtop

Chassis # 237675B126587
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,850
Weight :	3475 lbs \| 1576.233 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	74.4 in \| 1890 mm.
Height :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

GTO Convertible

Chassis # 237675Z128994
Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 237675P294599

Exterior
Price :	$3,095
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	74.4 in \| 1890 mm.
Height :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.95x14

Optional Tires
Tires :	7.75x14

1965 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,650
Avg. Household Income :	$6,450
Avg. Home :	$13,600
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.31

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Q: How fast is the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans? A: The 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans has a top speed of 115 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans? A: The 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans? A: The 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans has a length of 206.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans? A: The 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans has a width of 74.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans cost when new?A: The 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans cost approximately $2,437 to $3,095 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans? A: The 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, GTO Convertible, GTO Coupe, GTO Hardtop, Hardtop, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans have? A: The 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans had 6.95x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1965? A: Pontiac produced 802,000 automobiles in 1965.

Q: How many 1965 Tempest LeManss were produced? A: Pontiac produced 182,905 examples of the Tempest LeMans in 1965.

Q: What engines did the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans have? A: The 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3523 cc | 215.0 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 5000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans have? A: The 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, Hydra-Matic Turbo.