1967 Pontiac Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet

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Enhancements &
an Updated V-8

While the body style was little changed, All GTOs received an updated V-8 with increased displacement – now at 400 CID – including improved cylinder heads. The Tempest line remained little changed.

 

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General Year Information

The introduction of the Firebird ponycar and the impending body style changes for 1968 held the line to only minor styling and unseen improvements. GTO received an improved new V-8 at 400 CID with better cylinder heads. All Tempests were mildly face-lifted with grille and rear panel treatments varying by series.

New this year was an “economy” regular fuel 255 HP 400 CID V-8 for the GTO.

It was a quiet year for the mid-sized Pontiac, though GTO performance took a step up with more true horsepower under the hood.

Models Offered

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Series 233: The base models had new molded plastic grille bars arranged vertically, in groups of four, with wide spaces between them. Three block-shaped tail-lamp lenses set into rectangular frames were seen. The Tempest name appeared behind the front wheel opening and the rear fender had three horizon­ tall slits on the side which housed side markers. All GM safety features were standard plus vinyl floor mats, cigar lighters, arm rests, heater and defroster, five blackwall tubeless tires and standard type steering wheel.

Series 235:  Standard equipment on Tempest Custom models included special interior trim, carpeting, Deluxe steering wheel and courtesy lamps on convertibles. There were no horizontal slits on the rear fender sides and the nameplate behind the front wheel opening carried Tempest Custom lettering. Upper belt line and wheel opening decor moldings were used.

SERIES 237 and 239: LeMans buyers received all Tempest Custom features plus carpeting, front foam seat cushions and lamps for the ash tray, cigar lighter and glove box. Two-door models had three vertical air slots on rear fenders and had a choice of bucket or notch back bench seats with arm rests. Four-door hardtops came with cloth and Morrokide trim and short, slanting chrome  slashes on the rear roof pillar. Other styles had all-Morrokide upholstery.

A special station wagon with wood-grained exterior paneling was added as the Series 239 Tempest Safari and was finished in LeMans level-trim and appointments.

SERIES 242:  The trim along the center grille divider now went from one side of the car to the other, with a dip around the center divider. The GTO V-shaped fender badges behind the front wheel opening were moved down to the stainless sill moldings. Like the Grand Prix, the GTO had twin pin stripes along the upper belt-line region. Body side accent moldings were slightly revised. Rectangular front grille parking lamps were still used in front and the taillights now took the form of four thin rectangles at each side.

All LeMans features were standard on the GTO plus unique walnut grain dash inserts, heavy-duty shocks, springs and stabilizer bars, Red Line or whitewall tires, dual exhausts and a 335 horse­ power four-barrel, 400 cubic inch V-8.

Five 400 CID V-8 engine choices were available: 255 HP, 335 HP (manual transmission), 335 HP (automatic transmission), 360 HP “HO”, and 360 HP “Ram Air”.

 

 

Engines

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Tempest  I-6 – All Transmissions: Overhead valves. Cast iron block; overhead camshaft. Displacement: 230 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.25 inches. Compression ratio: 9.0:1. Horsepower: 165 @ 4700 RPM. Torque: 216 @ 2600 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 228°, Exhaust 228°, Overlap 14°, Lift 0.400″. Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel model (manual transmission) 7027167 (Automatic) 7027168.

Tempest  I-6 – Optional All Transmissions: Overhead valves. Cast iron block; overhead camshaft. Displacement: 230 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.25 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 215 @ 5200 RPM. Torque: 240 @ 3800 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 244°, Exhaust 244°, Overlap 26°, Lift 0.438″. Carburetor: Rochester four-barrel model (manual transmission) 7027261 (Automatic) 7027260.

Tempest Base V-8 – All Transmissions: Cast Iron Block. Displacement: 326 CID. Bore and stroke: 3.72″ x 3.75″ Compression ratio: 9.2:1. Horsepower: 250 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 333 @ 2800 RPM. Five main bearings.  Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 269°, Exhaust 277°, Overlap 47°, Lift 0.375″. Carburetor: Rochester 2-barrel (manual transmission) 7027071 (automatic) 7027062.

Optional GTO 255 Horsepower  Economy V-8 – GTO , All Transmissions: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 400 CID. Bore and stroke: 4.125″ x 3.750″. Compression ratio: 8.6:1. Horsepower: 255 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 397 @ 2400 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 269°, Exhaust 277°, Overlap 47°, Lift (intake) 0.375″; (exhaust) 0.410″. Carburetor:  Rochester two-barrel  Model 7027060.

Tempest Optional V-8 – All Transmissions: Cast Iron Block. Displacement: 326 CID. Bore and stroke: 3.72″ x 3.75″ Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 285 @ 5000 RPM. Torque: 359 @ 2900 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 269°, Exhaust 277°, Overlap 47°, Lift 0.370″. Carburetor: Carter AFB 4-barrel (manual transmission) 4243S, (automatic) 4246S.

Optional GTO 335 Horsepower V-8 – GTO , Automatic Transmission: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 389 CID. Bore and stroke: 4.125″ x 3.750″. Compression ratio: 10.75:1. Horsepower: 335 @ 5000 RPM. Torque: 441 @ 3400 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 282°, Overlap 55°, Lift (intake) 0.410″; (exhaust) 0.413″. Carburetor:  Rochester four-barrel 7027262.

Optional GTO 335 Horsepower V-8 – GTO , Manual Transmission: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 400 CID. Bore and stroke: 4.125″ x 3.750″. Compression ratio: 10.75:1. Horsepower: 335 @ 5000 RPM. Torque: 441 @ 3400 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 289°, Overlap 54°, Lift (intake) 0.410″; (exhaust) 0.413″. Carburetor:  Rochester four-barrel 7027263.

Optional GTO 360 Horsepower HO V-8 – GTO , All Transmissions: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 400 CID. Bore and stroke: 4.125″ x 3.750″. Compression ratio: 10.75:1. Horsepower: 360 @ 5100 RPM. Torque: 438 @ 3600 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 288°, Exhaust 302°, Overlap 63°, Lift (intake) 0.414″; (exhaust) 0.413″. Carburetor:  Rochester four-barrel (manual transmission) 7027263; (automatic) 7027262.

Optional GTO 360 Horsepower Ram Air V-8 – GTO , All Transmissions: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 400 CID. Bore and stroke: 4.125″ x 3.750″. Compression ratio: 10.75:1. Horsepower: 360 @ 5400 RPM. Torque: 438 @ 3800 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 301°, Exhaust 313°, Overlap 76°, Lift (intake) 0.413″; (exhaust) 0.413″. Carburetor:  Rochester four-barrel (manual transmission) 7027263; (automatic) 7027262.

More detailed information on the 1967 I-6 and 326 and 400 CID V-8 engines may be found in the Library’s 1967 Pontiac Mid-Size AMA Specifications Sheets. You may access the sheets HERE, or use the navigation on this page.

Chassis Features

    • Wheelbase: All Tem­pests: 115 inches.
    • Overall length:  (Tempest Safaris) 203.4 inches, (Tempest passenger cars) 206.6 inches
    • Front track: All Tempests: 58 inches.
    • Rear track: All Tempests: 59 inches.
    • Standard tires Tem­pest: 7.75 x 14 mounted on 14 x 5J rim wheels standard
    • Standard tires GTO: F70 x 14 Nylon cord tires mounted on 14 x 6JK rim wheels standard.
    • Optional tires GTO: F70 x 14 rayon cord white wall

Accessories

    • Air Cleaner, dual stage ($9)
    • Air-conditioner ($343).
    • Automatic transmission with 326 cubic inch V-8 ($195).
    • Automatic transmission with base OHC-6 ($226).
    • Automatic transmission (Turbo-Hydramatlc) In GTO only ($226).
    • Bucket seats ($145).
    • Carpeting ($19).
    • Carpets ($19).
    • Cordova tops ($72-86).
    • Cruise control ($53).
    • Custom sports steering wheel ($29).
    • Deluxe steering wheel with ring ($15).
    • Electric clock ($19).
    • Four-speed manual transmission (S184).
    • GTO console ($68).
    • GTO tailpipe extensions ($21).
    • Head rests ($42).
    • LeMans console shift ($48).
    • Padded dash ($16).
    • Panel cluster and tachometer Rally Gage ($86).
    • Parking brake signal ($3).
    • Power antenna ($29).
    • Power brakes ($43).
    • Power convertible top ($54).
    • Power steering ($95).
    • Power tailgate window ($54).
    • Power tilt bucket seat L.H. ($67).
    • Push button radio – AM/FM ($134).
    • Push button radio ($62).
    • Rally Gage cluster ($84).
    • Rally I wheels ($40-57).
    • Rally II wheels ($56-72).
    • Reclining RH bucket seat ($84).
    • Remote control deck lid ($13).
    • Remote control outside mirror ($7).
    • Ride & Handling package ($16).
    • Safari luggage carrier ($65).
    • Safeguard speedometer ($16).
    • Safe-T-Track positive traction rear ($37)
    • Sprint Option Package – ($127)
    • Station wagon luggage carrier ($63).
    • Stereo tape player ($128).
    • Super-Life shock absorbers ($40).
    • Tachometer ($54).
    • Three-speed manual transmission w/floor shift ($42).
    • Three-speed manual transmission w/full-Synchromesh ($84).
    • Tilt steering ($42).
    • Two-speed wipers and washers ($17)
    • Wheel discs ($20-37).
    • Wheel discs, simulated wire ($53-70).
    • White wall tires ($41)

Note: Sprint package includes heavy-duty stabilizer shaft, & ride and handling package, 207 HP I-6 OHC-6 with four-barrel carburetor, three-speed manual transmission with floor shift, sport type shocks, front fender emblems, wheel opening moldings on Tempests and Tempest Customs, and “Sprint” side stripes on coupes and convertibles.

Body Paint Color Codes

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1967 Pontiac Mid Size

  A Starlight Black
  C Cameo Ivory
  D Montreux Blue
  E Fathom Blue
  F Tyrol Blue
  G Signet Gold
  H Linden Green
  K Gulf Turquoise
  L Mariner Turquoise
  M Plum Mist
  N Burgundy
  O Gee-To Tiger Gold
  P Silverglaze
  Q Verdoro Green
  R Regimental Red
  S Champagne
  T Montego Cream
  Y Mayfair Maize

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Power Train Options

    • Three-speed manual transmission standard.
    • 165 HP OHC I-6 engine standard
    • Two-speed automatic transmission optional on all Tempests
    • Three-speed automatic transmission optional on GTO
    • Four-speed manual transmission optional.
    • 215 HP OHC I-6 engine was optional
    • 250 HP 326 CID V-8 optional In Tempest, Tempest Custom and Tempest  LeMans lines for  cars without the GTO option.
    • 280 HP 326 CID V-8 optional In Tempest, Tempest Custom and Tempest  LeMans lines for  cars without the GTO option.
    • 255 HP 400 CID “economy engine” optional
    • 335 HP 400 CID V-8 standard & exclusive to the GTO.
    • 360 HP 400 CID HO V-8 optional on the GTO.
    • 360 HP 400 CID Ram Air V-8 optional on the GTO.
    • Heavy-duty 3-speed manual gear box  optional on the GTO
    • Close-ratio 4-speed manual box optional on the GTO.

Powertrain Information

Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios

    • I-6 1st – 2.85:1, 2nd – 1.68:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.95:1
    • V-8: 1st – 2.42:1, 2nd – 1.61:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.33:1

  • Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
    • V-8 Wide Ratio: 1st – 2.52:1, 2nd – 1.88:1, 3rd – 1.46:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.59:1
    • V-8 Close Ratio: 1st – 2.22:1, 2nd – 1.64:1, 3rd – 1.28:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.27:1

Automatic Transmission Ratios

    • Tempest: Low – 1.76:1, High – 1:1, Reverse – 1.76:1
    • GTO: 1st – 2.48:1, 2nd – 1.48:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.08:1

Rear Gear Standard Ratios

    • See Page 4 in the 1967 Pontiac Mid-Size AMA Specifications Sheet for all potential ratios
    • See Page 17 in the 1967 Pontiac Mid-Size AMA Specifications Sheet for all standard/optional ratios

NOTE: For more powertrain information, access the 1967 Pontiac AMA Specifications Sheets HERE

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