These are standard specifications for the 1962 Pontiac Catalina, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Super Hydra-Matic , 3 Manual , 4 Manual Synchromesh
Chassis # 362L11707
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1964 |
| Price : | $2,726-$3,300 |
| Weight : | 3766 lbs | 1708.229 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 13.8 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 210 km/h | 130.515 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Hydra-Matic | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 267 HP (196.512 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3523 cc | 215.0 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | Synchromesh | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 3 2-barrel carburetors | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 348 HP (256.128 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 3 2-barrel carburetors | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 385 HP (283.36 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L. |
| Power : | 405 HP (298.08 KW) @ 5600 |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 4-barrel carburetors | |
3 Automatic Super Hydra-Matic , 3 Manual , 4 Manual Synchromesh
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1962 : | 521,933 |
| Total 1962 Catalina production : | 204,654 |
| 1962 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 16,877 |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 46,024 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 14,263 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 68,124 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 19,399 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 10,716 |
| Vista Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 29,251 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.3 in | 5392 mm. |
| Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,190 |
| Weight : | 4185 lbs | 1898.284 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.3 in | 5392 mm. |
| Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,300 |
| Weight : | 4222 lbs | 1915.067 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.3 in | 5392 mm. |
| Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $3,170 |
| Weight : | 3856 lbs | 1749.052 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.3 in | 5392 mm. |
| Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Hardtop
| Price : | $2,865 |
| Weight : | 3725 lbs | 1689.632 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.3 in | 5392 mm. |
| Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Sedan
Chassis # 362L11707
| Price : | $2,726 |
| Weight : | 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.6 in | 5375 mm. |
| Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Vista Hardtop
| Price : | $2,935 |
| Weight : | 3826 lbs | 1735.444 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.3 in | 5392 mm. |
| Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Handling
1962 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,125 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,556 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.28 |
1962 Pontiac Catalina FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Pontiac Catalina?
Q: How fast is the 1962 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1962 Pontiac Catalina has a top speed of 210 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1962 Pontiac Catalina has wheelbase sizes of 119.00 and 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1962 Pontiac Catalina has lengths of 211.60 and 212.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1962 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1962 Pontiac Catalina has a width of 79.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1962 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $2,726 to $3,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1962 Pontiac Catalina was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon, Vista Hardtop.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1962? A: Pontiac produced 521,933 automobiles in 1962.Q: How many 1962 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 204,654 examples of the Catalina in 1962.Q: What engines did the 1962 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1962 Pontiac Catalina had the following engine options: V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 267 HP (196.512 KW) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (3523 cc | 215.0 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 348 HP (256.128 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 385 HP (283.36 KW) @ 5200 RPM V 8 (6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 405 HP (298.08 KW) @ 5600 Q: What transmissions did the 1962 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1962 Pontiac Catalina had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic Super Hydra-Matic, 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Synchromesh.