1965 Pontiac Catalina Specifications

Specifications

1965 1966 1967 1969 1970

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1965 - 1970
Price :	$2,675-$3,240
Weight :	3770 lbs \| 1710.043 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Synchromesh
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	256 HP (188.416 KW) @ 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
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Hydra-Matic
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Synchromesh
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron

V 8
Displacement :	6899 cc \| 421.0 cu in. \| 6.9 L.
Power :	356 BHP (262.016 KW)
Compression :	10.75:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	370 HP (272.32 KW)
Torque :	445 Ft-Lbs (603 NM)
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.75:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh , 4 Manual with Hurst shifter , Automatic Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1965 :	802,000
Total 1965 Catalina production :	271,058
1965 Pontiac Catalina
2-Door Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	92,009
2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	9,526
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	18,347
Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P :	34,814
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	78,853
Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	15,110
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	22,399

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	214.6 in \| 5451 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Hardtop

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Exterior
Price :	$2,880
Weight :	3840 lbs \| 1741.795 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	214.6 in \| 5451 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

2-Door Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,675
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	214.6 in \| 5451 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

2-Door Hardtop

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Chassis # 252375P122494
Engine # 672169
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Exterior
Price :	$2,800
Weight :	3750 lbs \| 1700.971 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	214.6 in \| 5451 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$3,100
Weight :	3800 lbs \| 1723.651 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	214.6 in \| 5451 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,240
Weight :	4240 lbs \| 1923.232 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	217.9 in \| 5535 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,130
Weight :	4210 lbs \| 1909.624 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	217.9 in \| 5535 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.25x14

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	69V038000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT ORIGINALLY INSTALLED FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY, UNDER EX- TENSIVEUSAGE AND CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, FATIGUE.IF THIS OCCURS, A SUDDEN HEAVYBRAKE APPLICATION MIGHT CAUSE BRAKE HOSE TO RUPTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OFHYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY RE- PLACING FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSES.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1965 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,650
Avg. Household Income :	$6,450
Avg. Home :	$13,600
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.31

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1965 Pontiac Catalina has a wheelbase size of 121.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1965 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1965 Pontiac Catalina has lengths of 214.60 and 217.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1965 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1965 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $2,675 to $3,240 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1965 Pontiac Catalina was offered as a 2-Door Hardtop, 2-Door Sedan, Convertible, Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1965 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1965 Pontiac Catalina had 8.25x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1965? A: Pontiac produced 802,000 automobiles in 1965.

Q: How many 1965 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 271,058 examples of the Catalina in 1965.

Q: What engines did the 1965 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1965 Pontiac Catalina had the following engine options: V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 256 HP (188.416 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 5000 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5000 RPM

V 8 (6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 356 BHP (262.016 KW)

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 370 HP (272.32 KW) and 445 Ft-Lbs (603 NM)

Q: What transmissions did the 1965 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1965 Pontiac Catalina had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh, 4 speed Manual with Hurst shifter, Automatic Hydra-Matic.