 The next year, the 326 became a true 326 with a new bore size of 3.72.The Tempest's popularity helped move Pontiac into third place among American car brands in 1962, a position Pontiac would hold through 1970.The Buick 215 V8 would remain in production for more than 35 years, being used by Britain's Rover Group after it had bought the rights to it.