1965 Pontiac Tempest 4-Dr. Safari Wagon
The Tempest Safari wagon provided practical family transportation with Pontiac performance, available with either economical inline-six or optional V8 power.
233355Z116920
I6-215: 215 CID I6 (140 HP) or V8-326: 326 CID V8 (250-285 HP)
Engine
4-Dr. Safari Wagon
Body
Fremont, California
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 | Z | Fremont, California |
| Serial Number | 116920 | Unit #116920 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelTempest
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Safari Wagon
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)