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Pontiac Tempest Legacy: How the Trophy 4 Engine Set the 1960s Compact Car Apart Dodge Charger Hemi, Pontiac Tempest, The Tempest, Mercedes Maybach, New Mercedes, Benz Sprinter, Compact Cars, Sprinter Van, Pontiac Gto

The Pontiac Tempest, a compact car introduced in 1961, stands out among its Detroit-based counterparts. While most competitors offered V6 or V8 engines, the Tempest was initially powered by a unique four-cylinder engine derived from the 389-cubic-inch V8. This innovative approach set it apart in the burgeoning compact car market.

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The GM Y-body senior compacts (Buick Special/Skylark, Oldsmobile F-85/Cutlass, and Pontiac Tempest/Le Mans) were practically sized cars with some interesting mechanical innovations, including an all-aluminum V-8. The Tempest/Le Mans sported a flexible driveshaft and a rear transaxle. When they came out for the 1961 model year, one thing none of the three offered was a…

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