1965 Pontiac Tempest 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The base Tempest was Pontiac's entry into the compact market, competing with Ford Falcon and Chevy Nova. This redesigned model featured new styling and improved handling on Pontiac's signature wide-track chassis.
233275P100001
I6-215: 215 CID I6 (140 HP) or V8-326: 326 CID V8 (250-285 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Pontiac, Michigan
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Pontiac Tempest
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 33 | Tempest |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | P | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Serial Number | 100001 | Unit #100001 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelTempest
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from series code.
I6-215
I6-215: 215 CID I6 (140 HP)
Horsepower140 HP
Displacement215 CID
V8-326
V8-326: 326 CID V8 (250-285 HP)
Horsepower250-285 HP
Displacement326 CID
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications (Matched to: Tempest & LeMans)
Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1972
Headroom front38.1
Headroom rear37.2
Height54.0
Legroom front41.8
Legroom rear35.8
Length206.1
Nameplate origin1961
Wheelbase115.0
Width73.1
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)