Pontiac Tempest
Every Pontiac Tempest generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1961–1970 3 generations · 14 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 140 → 255 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 3 Epic 3 Epic
All 3 Pontiac Tempest Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
For exactly one model year, 1969, the Tempest Custom became the Custom S — a trim name Pontiac almost called the "TC" instead, before quietly retiring it after a single season.
The 1966 Tempest's overhead-cam six was the only one of its kind in any American production car — and it was also the first US-built engine to time its camshaft with a belt instead of a chain.
This Tempest used a flexible "rope drive" torque shaft to link its front engine to a rear transaxle — a one-piece design so unusual it had only ever appeared on a single GM concept car before.
Collectors Who Spotted the Pontiac Tempest
No member has published a public street spot of the Pontiac Tempest yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Pontiac Tempest Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest (1968–1970) | 1968–1970 | Epic | 5.7L V8 | 255 hp · 355 lb-ft | — | — | 6 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Tempest (1964–1967) | 1964–1967 | Epic | 3.5L I6 | 140 hp · 206 lb-ft | — | — | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Tempest (1961–1963) | 1961–1963 | Epic | 3.2L I4 | 166 hp · 215 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Pontiac Tempest on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.