You travel first class in a Pontiac Tempest in its debut year. |
1961 Pontiac Tempest
The 1961 Tempest was in it's first year of production and already gained popular acceptance into the small-car marketplace. The four-door and station wagon models were first to hit the scene with and then later joined by a 2-door hardtop and Tempest LeMans. The Tempest featured Pontiac's twin grille styling theme, sculptured side panels, and body side wind splits. Tempests also came equipped with turn signals, electric windshield wipers, sun visors, and five tubeless black sidewall tires 1961 Pontiac Options included: Air-Conditioning - Electric Antenna - Guide Matic Headlamp Control - Power Steering - Power Brakes - Six Way Power Seat - Power Windows - Safeguard Speedometer - Magic Cruise - Aluminum Hubs & Drums - Bucket Seats - EZ Eye Glass - Luggage Carrier - Power Tailgate - 4 Speed Super HydraMatic - 4 Speed Manual - SafeT Track Differential - 4 Barrel Induction System - Tri Power Induction System1961 Pontiac Tempest Specification and Production Numbers
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Tempest | |||||
21 | 19 | 4d Sedan - 6P | $2,702 | 2,800 lbs | 22,557 |
21 | 27 | 2d Hardtop - 6P | $2,113 | 2,785 lbs | 7,432 |
21 | 35 | 4d Station Wagon - 6P | $2,438 | 2,980 lbs | 7,404 |
Tempest (with custom trim package) | |||||
21 | 19 | 4d Sedan - 6P | $2,884 | 2,800 lbs | 40,082 |
21 | 27 | 2d LeMans Hardtop - 6P | $2,297 | 2,795 lbs | 7,455 |
21 | 35 | 4d Station Wagon - 6P | $2,611 | 2,980 lbs | 15,853 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Tempest | 112 in | 189.3 in | 56.8 in | 56.8 in | 6.00 x 15 |
1961 Pontiac Owner's Manual
Related Reading
Like this article? You might also enjoy these related articles.
OldRide Marketplace
Check out Pontiac items for sale in the OldRide Marketplace.
1956 Pontiac Sedan
$20,495
1972 Pontiac LeMans
$40,995
1964 Pontiac GTO
$62,495
1968 Pontiac Firebird
$43,995
1998 Pontiac Firebird
$27,995
Recent Articles
Like this article? You might also enjoy these related articles.