These are standard specifications for the 1963 Pontiac Catalina, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Super Hydramatic , 3 Manual Gearbox , 3 Manual Heavy Duty Gearbox , 4 Manual Gearbox with Floor Shift
Chassis # 363P190346
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Chassis # 363W6004
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1964 |
| Price : | $2,730-$3,305 |
| Weight : | 3685 lbs | 1671.488 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 267 Ft-Lbs (362 NM) @ 4200 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 model 7023066 | |
| 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 HP (172.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 303 Ft-Lbs (411 NM) @ 4600 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 : | 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 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 2-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 : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 313 HP (230.368 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 |
| 3 2-barrel carburetors | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L. |
| Power : | 370 HP (272.32 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 |
| 3 2-barrel carburetors | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L. |
| Power : | 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 12.0:1 |
| 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 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 12.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 4-barrel carburetors | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L. |
| Power : | 410 BHP (301.76 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 104 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 13.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 4-barrel carburetors | |
Automatic Super Hydramatic , 3 Manual Gearbox , 3 Manual Heavy Duty Gearbox , 4 Manual Gearbox with Floor Shift
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1963 : | 590,071 |
| Total 1963 Catalina production : | 400,549 |
| 1963 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 18,249 |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 60,795 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 14,091 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 79,961 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 184,446 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 11,751 |
| Vista Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 31,256 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.9 in | 5382 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,790 |
| Weight : | 3760 lbs | 1705.507 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.9 in | 5382 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
Hardtop
Chassis # 363P190346
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Chassis # 363W6004
| Price : | $2,860 |
| Weight : | 3727 lbs | 1690.539 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.9 in | 5382 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
Vista Hardtop
| Price : | $2,936 |
| Weight : | 3816 lbs | 1730.908 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.9 in | 5382 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $3,305 |
| Weight : | 3836 lbs | 1739.98 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.9 in | 5382 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,170 |
| Weight : | 4176 lbs | 1894.202 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.9 in | 5382 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,190 |
| Weight : | 4225 lbs | 1916.428 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.9 in | 5382 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00x14 |
1963 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,233 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,807 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,650 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.29 |
1963 Pontiac Catalina FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Pontiac Catalina?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1963 Pontiac Catalina has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1963 Pontiac Catalina has a length of 211.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1963 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $2,730 to $3,305 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1963 Pontiac Catalina was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon, Vista Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1963 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1963 Pontiac Catalina had 8.00x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1963? A: Pontiac produced 590,071 automobiles in 1963.Q: How many 1963 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 400,549 examples of the Catalina in 1963.Q: What engines did the 1963 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1963 Pontiac Catalina had the following engine options: V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 267 Ft-Lbs (362 NM) @ 4200 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 HP (172.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 303 Ft-Lbs (411 NM) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 267 HP (196.512 KW) @ 4200 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 313 HP (230.368 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 370 HP (272.32 KW) @ 5200 RPM V 8 (6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 5800 RPM V 8 (6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 405 HP (298.08 KW) @ 5600 RPM V 8 (6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 410 BHP (301.76 KW) @ 5600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1963 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1963 Pontiac Catalina had the following gearbox options: Automatic Super Hydramatic, 3 speed Manual Gearbox, 3 speed Manual Heavy Duty Gearbox, 4 speed Manual Gearbox with Floor Shift.