- VIN 161736809
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The VIN decodes to a 1961 Pontiac Tempest 4.
1961 Pontiac Tempest 4
- Basic
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Model Year1961MakePontiac
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SeriesTempest 4Trim LevelCoupe
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Production14887OriginUnited States
- Axle Type
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Axle TypeTrans-axle
- Body
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Body MakerFisherModel Number2127
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Passengers6Doors2
- Brakes
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Emergency BrakeRear service brakesService4 wheel hydraulic drum
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Brake Size9 in.
- Capacities
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Fuel Tank15.5 gal.Oil4 qt.
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Rear Differential3 pt.
- Carburetor
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Carburetor MakeRochester
- Clutch Type
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Clutch Size9.3 inchesClutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
- Differential
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Differential Ratio3.55 :1DifferentialHypoid
- Dimension
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Wheelbase112 in.Width72.2 in.
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Length189.3 in.Height53.1 in.
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Front Tread56.5 in.Rear Tread56.8 in.
- Engine
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Main Bearings5Engine TypeSynchronous meshing
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Torque190@2000 ft/lbsBore and Stroke4 1/16 & 3 3/4 in.
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Cylinders4Engine No. LocationOn pad at front of right side of block.
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Engine TypeSingle downdraftBrake Horsepower110@3800 hp
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Rated Horsepower26.41 hpDisplacement194.43 cu. in.
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Engine TypeInline Valve-in-headLubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
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Valve LiftersHydraulicCompression Ratio8.6 :1
- Exterior Colors
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Exterior Colors
- Other Systems Specifications
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Ignition SystemDistributor and coilExhaust SystemSingle with crossover
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Battery12Cooling System11.6 Quarts
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RadiatorTube and centerCooling SystemCentrifugal pump with thermostat
- Standard/Optional Equipment
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Hydramatic automatic transmissionOptionalPower steeringOptional
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Pushbutton RadioOptional
- Steering Gear
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Steering GearRecirculating ball bearing
- Suspension
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Rear SuspensionCoil springsFront SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
- Transmission
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Gears3DriveRear wheel drive
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1st2.94 :12nd1.68 :1
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3rd1 :1Reverse3.32 :1
- VIN Data
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VIN LocationPlate on left front hinge pillar post.
- Wheels, Rims & Tires
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Tire Size6 x 15Spare LocationTrunk
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