Pontiac, It's All Pontiac on a New Wide-Track, 1961

Pontiac's big news for 1961 was its introduction of the Tempest, an all-new compact car with a base four-cylinder engine. All Pontiac models that year received "split" grilles -- a longtime brand hallmark. The company continued to promote its Wide-Track design, which produced an aggressive look that set Pontiac apart from its competitors.