Pontiac Tempest 0–60 Times
The Pontiac Tempest 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Pontiac Tempest is the 1964 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans GTO Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.10 seconds at 115.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Pontiac Tempest is the 1964 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans GTO Convertible, which took 7.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Pontiac Tempest tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.40 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.67 seconds at 101.33 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.6sec
1964 Le Mans GTO Coupe
Average 0–60
6.40sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.67sec
@ 101.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.7sec
1964 Le Mans
Across 3 verified runs, the Pontiac Tempest ranges from 4.6 to 7.7 seconds 0–60, with a 6.40-second average.
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Pontiac Tempest 0–60 times by model year
3 tests · 1 year
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1964
Pontiac Tempest · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.67
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
1964 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans GTO Coupe
4.6sec 0–60
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0.0s · 0mph
13.10s
¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 115.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
1964 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans GTO Convertible
6.9sec 0–60
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15.10s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
#03
1964 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans GTO Convertible
7.7sec 0–60
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0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- MPG EPA
- 12.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify Pontiac Tempest performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Pontiac Tempest trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Pontiac Tempest 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Pontiac Tempest performance FAQs
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The quickest Pontiac Tempest on record is the 1964 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans GTO Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.10 seconds at 115.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Pontiac Tempest is the 1964 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans GTO Convertible, which takes 7.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Pontiac Tempest reaches 60 mph in 6.40 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.67 seconds at roughly 101.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Pontiac Tempest can do, not a single marketing claim.
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