1969 PONTIAC TEMPEST & GTO

1969 PONTIAC TEMPEST & GTO

Model Designations:

Pontiac Tempest, Series 233, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Tempest Custom 'S', Series 235, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Tempest Lemans, Series 237, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Tempest Safari, Series 239, 6 & 8 Cylinder

GTO, Series 242, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Tempest, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23369

Base Price: $2,557; Shipping Weight: 3,250 Pounds

Total Production: 9,741

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style #23327

Base Price: $2,510; Shipping Weight: 3,180 Pounds

Total Production: 17,181

Total Tempest Production: 26,922

Total with Standard Transmission: 4,450

Total with Automatic Transmission: 22,472

Pontiac Tempest Custom 'S', Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23569

Base Price: $2,651; Shipping Weight: 3,235 Pounds

Total Production: 16,532

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23539

Base Price: $2,777; Shipping Weight: 3,315 Pounds

Total Production: 3,918

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style #23527

Base Price: $2,603; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Pounds

Total Production: 7,912

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23537

Base Price: $2,663; Shipping Weight: 3,220 Pounds

Total Production: 46,886

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23567

Base Price: $2,888; Shipping Weight: 3,265 Pounds

Total Production: 2,379

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #23535

Base Price: $2,956; Shipping Weight: 3,696 Pounds

Total Production: 6,963

Total Tempest Custom 'S' Production: 84,590

Total with Standard Transmission: 4,045

Total with Automatic Transmission: 80,545

Pontiac Tempest LeMans, Body Styles:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23769

Base Price: $2,965; Shipping Weight: 3,360 Pounds

Total Production: 6,475

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23727

Base Price: $2,773; Shipping Weight: 3,225 Pounds

Total Production: 5,033

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23737

Base Price: $2,835; Shipping Weight: 3,245 Pounds

Total Production: 82,817

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23767

Base Price: $3,064; Shipping Weight: 3,290 Pounds

Total Production: 5,676

Pontiac Tempest LeMans Safari, Body Styles:

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #23936

Base Price: $3,198; Shipping Weight: 3,690 Pounds

Total Production: 4,115

Total Tempest Lemans Production:

Passenger Cars: 100,001

Total with Standard Transmission: 6,303

Total with Automatic Transmission: 93,698

Safari Wagons: 4,115

Total with Standard Transmission: 86

Total with Automatic Transmission: 4,029

Pontiac GTO, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 24237

Base Price: $3,156; Shipping Weight: 3,503 Pounds

Total Production: 58,126

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 24267

Base Price: $3,382; Shipping Weight: 3,553 Pounds

Total Production: 7,328

2 Door Hardtop Judge, 5 Passenger, Body Style #24237

Base Price: $3,661; Shipping Weight: N/A

Total Production: 6,725

2 Door Convertible, Judge, 5 Passenger, Body Style #24267

Base Price: $4,212; Shipping Weight: N/A

Total Production: 108

Total Tempest GTO Production: 72,287

Total with Standard Transmission: 31,433

Total with Automatic Transmission: 40,854

Total with Ram Air III V-8's: 8,491

Total with Ram Air IV V-8's: 759, including 59 Convertibles

Ram Air Engine Codes:

XP - Automatic Transmission

WW - Standard Transmission

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

2 Door: 112"

4 Door: 116"

Tire Size:

Tire Sizes Not Available

Engine Availability:

Engine Horsepower Model Availability

I-6 250 Cubic Inch 175 H.P. Standard on Tempest, except GTO

I-6 250 Cubic Inch 215 H.P. Optional on Tempest, except GTO

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 265 H.P. Optional on Tempest, except GTO .

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 330 H.P. Optional on Tempest, & Lemans except Safari Wagon & GTO

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 350 H.P. Standard on GTO

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 366 H.P. Optional on GTO (Ram Air)

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 370 H.P. Optional on GTO (Ram Air)

General Engine Specifications:

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Tune Up Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine, with 1 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R44NS

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: TDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; 500 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive: 500 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Of"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/4 PSI

6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R44NS

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 850 RPM; 600 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive: 500 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Of"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/4 PSI

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 850 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 850 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S (GTO: AC 44S)

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with Ram Air:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S (GTO: AC 44S)

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 15 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM; 650 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

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Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:

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Engine Tightening Specifications:

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Capacities:

6 Cylinder:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 12 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 12-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Two Speed Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 7-1/2 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "J" Prefix:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 10 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "P" Prefix:

Pan: 3.7 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, Tempest:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 20 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 21-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1-2 Pints

Four Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Two Speed Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 7-1/2 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "J" Prefix:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 10 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "P" Prefix:

Pan: 3.7 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, Tempest, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18-1/4 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19-3/4 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Two Speed Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 7-1/2 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "J" Prefix:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 10 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "P" Prefix:

Pan: 3.7 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

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Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

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Rear Axle Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .005"-.009"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Nut

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs

Used Bearings: 14-20 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: Slip fit plus .008" Tight

Brake Specifications:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster:

Passenger Cars: -1-1/2 Degrees

Station Wagons: -2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1/4 Degrees

Right: +1/4 Degrees

Toe In: 0 to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carburetor Specifications:

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Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Heater & Defroster; AM Radio; AM-FM Push Button Radio; Stereo Tape Player; Rear Seat Speaker; Electric Antenna; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Electric Clock; Tinted Windshield; Padded Dash; Remote Control Side Mirror; LeMans Console Shift; Bucket Seats; Reclining Passenger Side Bucket Seat; Head Rests; Tilt Steering Wheel; Custom Sports Steering Wheel; Tachometer; Rally Gauge Cluster; Two Speed Wipers & Washer; Luggage Carrier for Wagons; Power Tailgate Window for Wagons; Custom Wheel Discs; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally Wheels; Back Up Lights; Bumper Guards; Cordova Top; Handling & Ride Package; Safe-T-Track; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.

1969 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1969 Pontiac line was on September 26, 1968.

Total 1969 Pontiac Production was 870,976, including 287,915 Tempests & GTOs.

1969 Pontiac Colors & Codes:

Code Color

10 Starlilght Black

40 Mayfair Maize

50 Cameo White

51 Liberty Blue

52 Matador Red

53 Warwick Blue

55 Crystal Turquoise

57 Midnight Green

59 Limelight Green

61 Expresso Brown

63 Champagne

65 Antique Gold

67 Burgundy

69 Palladium Silver

72 Carousel Red

73 Verodo Green

76 Goldenrod Yellow

87 Windward Blue

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Bonneville 2 Door Hardtop, Bonneville Convertible, Grand Prix 2 Door Hardtop, Tempest GTO 2 Door Hardtop, Tempest GTO Convertible, Firebird Convertible & Firebird 2 Door Hardtop.