Third Generation 1988-1991
| Production | 1988–1991 |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Linden, New Jersey, United States Wilmington, Delaware, United States |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | L-body |
| Engine | 2.0 L 122 I4 2.2 L 2200 I4 2.8 L LB6 V6 3.1 L LH0 V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 103.4 in (2,626 mm) |
| Length | 183.4 in (4,658 mm) |
| Width | 68.0 in (1,730 mm) |
| Height | 56.2 in (1,427 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,595 lb (1,177 kg) |
| Related | Chevrolet Corsica |
Pontiac marketed a rebadged version of the compact L-body Chevrolet Corsica as Tempest, for Canada only, beginning in model year 1987. Discontinued in 1991, the Tempest—along with the 6000—was replaced with the Grand Prix sedan. The 1987-1991 Pontiac Tempest came in two trim levels, base (equivalent to the U.S. Corsica LT) and LE (equivalent to the U.S. Corsica LTZ) The main differences that separates the Tempest from its L-Body twin are different grille, emblems and taillights (the taillights were later adopted as the U.S. Corsica's taillights). The only other difference were wheel options, DRLs and a metric instrument cluster.
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