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The Pontiac Catalina is a back wheel drive vehicle, with the motor set in the front, and a 4 entryway cantina (car) bodyshell.
The force is delivered by an actually suctioned motor of 6.6 liter limit. This unit highlights overhead valve gear, 8 barrel design, and 2 valves for every chamber. It produces 175 bhp (177 PS/130 kW) of force at 4000 rpm, and greatest torque of 420 N•m (310 lb•ft/42.8 kgm) at 2400 rpm.
A 3 speed programmed 'box exchanges the ability to the wheels.
The Pontiac Catalina measures an asserted 1955 kg at the kerb.
1950-1958:
The name "Catalina" was initially utilized on the 1950 Chieftain Series 25/27 hardtop, Pontiac's top notch model at the time, and later added to the Star Chief in 1954. Initially alluded to as ""hard-top convertibles", these vehicles offered pillarless outline in the entryway and window regions, alongside the top-grade convertible arrangements. The favorable position this altered rooftop outline offered is its lively, breezy feeling without the cost and disadvantages typically connected with convertibles. Except for the 1958 Bonneville, all Pontiac hardtops are assigned "Catalinas" from 1950 to 1958. Controlled by a flathead straight-eight motor at the season of its introduction, it would get Pontiac's new 287 CID OHV V8 four years after the fact. A one-piece windshield was new for 1954.A cushioned security dash got to be accessible in 1956.
1959-1960:
For 1959, Pontiac dropped the name "Chieftain" for its entrance level model and renamed it "Catalina", while downgrading the previous top-line Star Chief to mid-line status and extending the Bonneville nameplate to a full lead arrangement that included cars, roadsters, convertibles and Safari station wagons.
In the lower-valued Catalina line, Pontiac division promoting set higher accentuation on the top trimmed two-and four-entryway hardtops, convertible and Safari station wagons rather than the pillared two-and four-entryway vehicle variations in spite of the way that the four-entryway car was the smash hit in this line.
The Catalina, however it was the least estimated full-sized Pontiac, was still a generous stride up from the Chevrolet Impala in trim and arrangements and just a stage underneath the Buick LeSabre and Oldsmobile 88 in trim and arrangements yet valued about $100 to $200 less. Catalinas likewise came standard with a greater number of courtesies than Chevrolet models and incorporated a bigger and all the more effective V8 motor of 389 cubic inches, contrasted with the Chevy's six-barrel or 283 and 348 cubic-inch V8s. Pontiacs additionally profit by a vastly improved programmed transmission than their Chevrolet partners - the four-speed Hydra-Matic - versus the Chevy's two-speed Powerglide.
Despite the fact that the fundamental Catalina was very much furnished with components, for example, full covering, glovebox and trunk lights, double front ashtrays, stogie lighter, glove compartment lunch room (two container indents on the glovebox entryway that could be opened for use at drive-in eateries), warmer defroster and a decision of material and Morrokide vinyl upholstery or extended Morrokide (all-vinyl trim), Pontiac purchasers could include considerably more trimmings for a couple of dollars more by requesting the "stylistic layout bunch" which included full wheel covers, special directing wheel, chrome pedal trim plates and the sky is the limit from there. Likewise offered from 1962 to 1970 on most Catalina models was the Ventura custom inside (which was a different model from 1960 to 1961), which incorporated the inside and outside redesigns offered with the additional cost stylistic layout bunch alternative in addition to a somewhat more extravagant inside of fabric or Morrokide trims like the costlier Pontiac Star Chief or Executive relying upon the year.
Catalinas and other 1959 Pontiacs were totally restyled on another General Motors B-body that was shared by all GM divisions from Chevrolet to Cadillac, supplanting the past A-body used for Pontiacs and Chevrolets that was utilized just for 1958. Twin tailfins, two on every side, were new and just in 1959.[6] Styling highlights incorporate meager column rooflines and more prominent utilization of glass for expanded perceivability. Pillared four-entryway vehicles highlight six-window styling, while two-entryway hardtops were named "bubbletops" because of the slender c-column and expansive back window and four-entryway hardtops include level edge rooflines with a shade past the back window. Wheelbases on all displays stayed at 122 inches, however general length is 213.7 inches (5,430 mm).
1961-1964:
The 1961 full-sized Pontiacs were totally restyled with more squared-off bodylines, the reintroduction of the split grille first seen in 1959 and dropped for 1960 and an all-new Torque-Box edge outline with side rails supplanting the "X" outline case utilized since 1958. The new casing not just gives more noteworthy side-sway assurance than the "X" plan additionally enhances inside largeness.
The particular jutting grille showed up on all Pontiac items amid the mid 1960s, and was a present day recovery of a comparable appearance on Pontiac items amid the 1930s and mid 1940s, as exhibited on the Pontiac Torpedo.
Rooflines are more squared off on four-entryway models with the six-window styling dropped on pillared cars and more extensive C-columns with level back windows on four-entryway hardtops. An overhauled rendition of the 1959-60 "bubbletop" rooftop was utilized on two-entryway hardtops. Wrap-around windshields were dropped for compliment glass work for enhanced section and exit to the front seat.
The new body is to some degree littler and lighter than the 1960 model with the wheelbase down three inches (76 mm) to 119, general length lessened by the same to 210 in (5,300 mm) and width dropping about two inches to 78.2 from 80 in (2,032.0 mm) 1960. The front and back track of the 1961-62 Pontiac was diminished to 62.5 in (1,590 mm) front and back. The 1961 Pontiac was publicized as "all Pontiac...on another wide track."
All motors were again 389 cu in (6.4 L) V8s as in earlier years. Standard motors are two-barrel units evaluated at 215 hp (160 kW) with the three-speed manual transmission or 267 hp (199 kW) with the discretionary Hydramatic, with a 230 hp (170 kW) consistent mileage V8 offered as a no-cost choice with the Hydramatic. Offered as additional cost alternatives were all the more effective adaptations of the 389 including a 303 hp (226 kW) variant with a four-barrel carburetor or 318 hp (237 kW) Tri-Power choice. New to the choices rundown were two higher execution adaptations of the 389, including a four-barrel 333 hp (248 kW) unit and a 348 hp (260 kW) Tri-Power choice, both with higher, 10.75:1, pressure proportions. A 363 hp (271 kW) motor was offered to hot rods. Late in the '61 season the 421 cu in (6.9 L) Super Duty was discharged available to be purchased.
Another three-speed Roto Hydramatic programmed transmission supplanted the past four-speed unit for 1961. The new transmission is slimmer and lighter than the more established four-speed Hydramatic, which was proceeded on the bigger Star Chief and Bonneville models. Additionally new for 1961 was a four-speed manual transmission with Hurst floor shifter, accessible on exceptional request.
The force is delivered by an actually suctioned motor of 6.6 liter limit. This unit highlights overhead valve gear, 8 barrel design, and 2 valves for every chamber. It produces 175 bhp (177 PS/130 kW) of force at 4000 rpm, and greatest torque of 420 N•m (310 lb•ft/42.8 kgm) at 2400 rpm.
A 3 speed programmed 'box exchanges the ability to the wheels.
The Pontiac Catalina measures an asserted 1955 kg at the kerb.
1950-1958:
The name "Catalina" was initially utilized on the 1950 Chieftain Series 25/27 hardtop, Pontiac's top notch model at the time, and later added to the Star Chief in 1954. Initially alluded to as ""hard-top convertibles", these vehicles offered pillarless outline in the entryway and window regions, alongside the top-grade convertible arrangements. The favorable position this altered rooftop outline offered is its lively, breezy feeling without the cost and disadvantages typically connected with convertibles. Except for the 1958 Bonneville, all Pontiac hardtops are assigned "Catalinas" from 1950 to 1958. Controlled by a flathead straight-eight motor at the season of its introduction, it would get Pontiac's new 287 CID OHV V8 four years after the fact. A one-piece windshield was new for 1954.A cushioned security dash got to be accessible in 1956.
1959-1960:
For 1959, Pontiac dropped the name "Chieftain" for its entrance level model and renamed it "Catalina", while downgrading the previous top-line Star Chief to mid-line status and extending the Bonneville nameplate to a full lead arrangement that included cars, roadsters, convertibles and Safari station wagons.
In the lower-valued Catalina line, Pontiac division promoting set higher accentuation on the top trimmed two-and four-entryway hardtops, convertible and Safari station wagons rather than the pillared two-and four-entryway vehicle variations in spite of the way that the four-entryway car was the smash hit in this line.
The Catalina, however it was the least estimated full-sized Pontiac, was still a generous stride up from the Chevrolet Impala in trim and arrangements and just a stage underneath the Buick LeSabre and Oldsmobile 88 in trim and arrangements yet valued about $100 to $200 less. Catalinas likewise came standard with a greater number of courtesies than Chevrolet models and incorporated a bigger and all the more effective V8 motor of 389 cubic inches, contrasted with the Chevy's six-barrel or 283 and 348 cubic-inch V8s. Pontiacs additionally profit by a vastly improved programmed transmission than their Chevrolet partners - the four-speed Hydra-Matic - versus the Chevy's two-speed Powerglide.
Despite the fact that the fundamental Catalina was very much furnished with components, for example, full covering, glovebox and trunk lights, double front ashtrays, stogie lighter, glove compartment lunch room (two container indents on the glovebox entryway that could be opened for use at drive-in eateries), warmer defroster and a decision of material and Morrokide vinyl upholstery or extended Morrokide (all-vinyl trim), Pontiac purchasers could include considerably more trimmings for a couple of dollars more by requesting the "stylistic layout bunch" which included full wheel covers, special directing wheel, chrome pedal trim plates and the sky is the limit from there. Likewise offered from 1962 to 1970 on most Catalina models was the Ventura custom inside (which was a different model from 1960 to 1961), which incorporated the inside and outside redesigns offered with the additional cost stylistic layout bunch alternative in addition to a somewhat more extravagant inside of fabric or Morrokide trims like the costlier Pontiac Star Chief or Executive relying upon the year.
Catalinas and other 1959 Pontiacs were totally restyled on another General Motors B-body that was shared by all GM divisions from Chevrolet to Cadillac, supplanting the past A-body used for Pontiacs and Chevrolets that was utilized just for 1958. Twin tailfins, two on every side, were new and just in 1959.[6] Styling highlights incorporate meager column rooflines and more prominent utilization of glass for expanded perceivability. Pillared four-entryway vehicles highlight six-window styling, while two-entryway hardtops were named "bubbletops" because of the slender c-column and expansive back window and four-entryway hardtops include level edge rooflines with a shade past the back window. Wheelbases on all displays stayed at 122 inches, however general length is 213.7 inches (5,430 mm).
1961-1964:
The 1961 full-sized Pontiacs were totally restyled with more squared-off bodylines, the reintroduction of the split grille first seen in 1959 and dropped for 1960 and an all-new Torque-Box edge outline with side rails supplanting the "X" outline case utilized since 1958. The new casing not just gives more noteworthy side-sway assurance than the "X" plan additionally enhances inside largeness.
The particular jutting grille showed up on all Pontiac items amid the mid 1960s, and was a present day recovery of a comparable appearance on Pontiac items amid the 1930s and mid 1940s, as exhibited on the Pontiac Torpedo.
Rooflines are more squared off on four-entryway models with the six-window styling dropped on pillared cars and more extensive C-columns with level back windows on four-entryway hardtops. An overhauled rendition of the 1959-60 "bubbletop" rooftop was utilized on two-entryway hardtops. Wrap-around windshields were dropped for compliment glass work for enhanced section and exit to the front seat.
The new body is to some degree littler and lighter than the 1960 model with the wheelbase down three inches (76 mm) to 119, general length lessened by the same to 210 in (5,300 mm) and width dropping about two inches to 78.2 from 80 in (2,032.0 mm) 1960. The front and back track of the 1961-62 Pontiac was diminished to 62.5 in (1,590 mm) front and back. The 1961 Pontiac was publicized as "all Pontiac...on another wide track."
All motors were again 389 cu in (6.4 L) V8s as in earlier years. Standard motors are two-barrel units evaluated at 215 hp (160 kW) with the three-speed manual transmission or 267 hp (199 kW) with the discretionary Hydramatic, with a 230 hp (170 kW) consistent mileage V8 offered as a no-cost choice with the Hydramatic. Offered as additional cost alternatives were all the more effective adaptations of the 389 including a 303 hp (226 kW) variant with a four-barrel carburetor or 318 hp (237 kW) Tri-Power choice. New to the choices rundown were two higher execution adaptations of the 389, including a four-barrel 333 hp (248 kW) unit and a 348 hp (260 kW) Tri-Power choice, both with higher, 10.75:1, pressure proportions. A 363 hp (271 kW) motor was offered to hot rods. Late in the '61 season the 421 cu in (6.9 L) Super Duty was discharged available to be purchased.
Another three-speed Roto Hydramatic programmed transmission supplanted the past four-speed unit for 1961. The new transmission is slimmer and lighter than the more established four-speed Hydramatic, which was proceeded on the bigger Star Chief and Bonneville models. Additionally new for 1961 was a four-speed manual transmission with Hurst floor shifter, accessible on exceptional request.
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