PONTIAC TEMPEST SPRINT

Acceleration

Zero to                           Seconds

30  mph............................4.2
40 mph.............................5.7
50 mph.............................7.8
60 mph........................... 10.3
70 mph........................... 13.3
80 mph........................... 17.0
90 mph........................... 22.5
100 mph......................... 29.3

Standing 1/4mile    82 mph in 17.8

ENGINE  
Water-cooled 6-in-line, cast iron block, 7 main bearings Bore x stroke.3.875 x 3.25 in, 98.4 x 82.6 mm Displacement.............230 cu. in, 3769 cc 
Compression ratio..................10,5-to-one Carburetion.........Single downdraft 4-barrel Valve gear..Belt-driven ohc, hydrauliclifters Power (SAE)................. 207 bhp @ 5200 rpm Torque...................228 Ibs-ft @ 3800 rpm Specific power output........81 bhp per cu. in, 55 bhp per liter Usable range of engine speeds.1500-6500 rpm Electrical system,...12-volt, 54 amp-hr battery,450W generator
Fuel recommended................... Premium Mileage..................................16-24 mpg Range on 21.5-gallon tank.. 344-476 miles

DRIVE TRAIN  
Clutch...............10.4-inch single dry plate Transmission....4-speed, all-synchromesh  

  Final drive ratio.....................3.90 to one  

CHASSIS  
Wheelbase................................. 115.0 in Track............................. F 58.0, R 59.0 in Length.........................................206.4 in Width........................................... 74.4 in Height...........................................54.0 in Ground Clearance............................6.0 in Curb Weight................................3235 Ibs Test Weight................................3700 Ibs Weight distribution front/rear......... 55/45% Pounds per bhp (test weight)............. 17.9 Suspension F: Unequal-length wishbones,
                      coil springs, anti-sway bar
                  R: Solid axle, upper & lower
                      control arms, coil springs  
Brakes.........................9.5 in drums F&R,
                            269.2 sq in swept area
Steering........................ recirculating ball
Turns, lock to lock............................. 5.0
Turning circle...................................41 ft.
Tires and wheels........... 7.75 x 14.5 in rim

CHECK LIST

ENGINE
Starting.....................................Good
Response..................................Good
Noise........................................Good 
Vibration..............................Excellent

DRIVE TRAIN  
Clutch action.............................Good Transmission linkage............Excellent Synchromesh action..................Good Power-to-ground transmission.....Good

BRAKES  
Response...................................Fair 
Pedal pressure..........................Good 
Fade resistance......................... Fair Smoothness.............................Good 
Directional stability.....................Poor

STEERING  
Response..................................Poor
Accuracy..................................Good
Feedback...................................Fair
Road feel....................................Fair 

SUSPENSION  
Harshness control........................Fair
Roll stiffness..............................Good
Tracking....................................Good
Pitch control..............................Good
Shock damping...........................Good

CONTROLS  
Location....................................Good
Relationship..............................Good
Small controls...........................Good 

INTERIOR  
Visibility..............................Excellent
Instrumentation..........................Good
Lighting.....................................Good
Entry/exit..................................Good
Front seating comfort.................Good
Front seating room.....................Good
Rear seating comfort...................Poor
Rear seating room......................Poor
Storage space...........................Good
Wind noise................................Good
Road noise..................................Fair 

WEATHER PROTECTION  
Heater.................................Excellent
Defroster..............................Excellent
Ventilation.................................Good
Weather sealing...................Excellent
Windshield wiper action..............Good

QUALITY CONTROLS  
Materials, exterior......................Good
Materials, interior.......................Good
Exterior finish............................Good
Interior finish................................Fair
Hardware and trim......................Good

GENERAL  
Service accessibility.............Excellent
Luggage space..........................Good
Bumper protection.....................Good
Exterior lighting.........................Good
Resistance to crosswinds..........Good