TEMPEST GTO
2-door, 4-passenger convertible

 

OPTIONS ON CAR TESTED:

Automatic transmission, power steering-brakes-windows-antenna, handling and ride package, seat belts, misc. access.
BASE PRICE: $3092.90
PRICE AS TESTED: $3947.95 (plus tax and license)
ODOMETER READING AT START OF TEST: 1943 miles
RECOMMENDED ENGINE RED LINE: 5500 rpm

PERFORMANCE
ACCELERATION (2 aboard)                                            
     0-30 mph....................................2.9 secs.         
     0-45 mph....................................4.9               
     0-60 mph....................................7.2               
PASSING TIMES AND DISTANCES                                        
     40-60 mph...................................3.1 secs., 227 ft.
     50-70 mph...................................4.1 secs., 360 ft.
Standing start 1/4-mile 16.1 secs. and 89 mph                      
Speeds in gears @ 5000 rpm                                         
     1st...............65 mph       2nd..............115 (observed)
                                                         @ 5500 rpm
Speedometer Error on Test Car                                      
     Car's speedometer reading.....32    47    52    63    73    84
     Weston electric speedometer...30    45    50    60    70    80
Observed miles per hour per 1000 rpm in top gear.............21 mph
Stopping Distances -- from 30 mph, 35 ft.; from 60 mph, 199.5 ft.  

SPECIFICATIONS FROM MANUFACTURER

 
Engine
   Ohv V-8
   Bore: 4.06 ins.
   Stroke: 3.75 ins.
   Displacement: 389 cu. ins.
   Compression ratio: 10.75:1
   Horsepower: 335 @ 5000 rpm
   Horsepower per cubic Inch: 0.86
   Torque: 431 lbs.-ft. @ 3200 rpm
   Carburetion: 1 4-bbl.
   Ignition: 12-volt coil

Gearbox
   2-speed automatic;
   floormounted lever

Driveshaft
   1-piece, open tube

Differential
   Hypoid, semi-floating
   Standard ratio: 3.23:1

Suspension
   Front: Independent, with upper
   and lower control arms,
   coil springs, direct-acting
   tubular shocks, anti-roll bar
   Rear: 4-link pivoted control
   arm with coil springs and
   direct-acting tubular shocks

Steering
   Recirculating ball, with power assist
   Turning diameter: 40.9 ft.
   Turns lock to lock: 4.2

Wheels and Tires
   5-lug, steel disc wheels
   7.75 x 14 rayon whitewall tires

Brakes
   Hydraulic, 2-shoe single
   anchor, self-adjusting; power-
   assisted; cast-iron drums
   Front: 9.5-in. dia. x 2.5 ins. wide
   Rear: 9.5-in. dia. x 2.0 ins. wide
   Effective lining area: 170.7 sq. ins.
   Swept drum area: 269.8 sq. ins.

Body and Frame
   Welded steel body with
   perimeter-type frame (boxed
   on convertible)
   Wheelbase: 115.0 ins.
   Track: front and rear, 58.0 ins.
   Overall length: 206.1 ins.
   Overall width: 73.4 ins.
   Overall height: 53.6 ins.
   Curb weight: 3700 lbs.

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