1961 Pontiac Catalina Specifications

Specifications

1961 1962 1963 1964

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1961 - 1964
Price :	$2,630-$3,205
Weight :	3725 lbs \| 1689.632 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
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 HP (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 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
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	287 HP (211.232 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
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 Rochester 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 :	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 :	11.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
2 4-barrel carburetors

Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual with Floor shift

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1961 :	340,635
Total 1961 Catalina production :	113,354
1961 Pontiac Catalina
6-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	12,595
Convertible 2 dr. 5 P :	12,379
Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	14,524
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	38,638
Sport Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	9,846
Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	7,783
Vista Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P :	17,589

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.0 in \| 5334 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.

Vista Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,840
Weight :	3785 lbs \| 1716.847 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.0 in \| 5334 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.

Sport Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,630
Weight :	3650 lbs \| 1655.612 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	210.0 in \| 5334 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.

Hardtop

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Exterior
Price :	$2,765
Weight :	3680 lbs \| 1669.22 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	210.0 in \| 5334 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.

Convertible

Chassis # 361P11998
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Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Price :	$3,078
Weight :	3805 lbs \| 1725.919 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	210.0 in \| 5334 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,205
Weight :	4175 lbs \| 1893.748 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	210.0 in \| 5334 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.

6-Passenger Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,099
Weight :	4135 lbs \| 1875.604 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.0 in \| 5334 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.
Rear Track :	62.5 in \| 1588 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.00x14

1961 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,850
Avg. Household Income :	$5,315
Avg. Home :	$12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.27

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1961 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina has a length of 210.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1961 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $2,630 to $3,205 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina was offered as a 6-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible, Hardtop, Sedan, Sport Sedan, Station Wagon, Vista Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1961 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina had 8.00x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1961? A: Pontiac produced 340,635 automobiles in 1961.

Q: How many 1961 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 113,354 examples of the Catalina in 1961.

Q: What engines did the 1961 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina had the following engine options: 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 HP (172.96 KW) @ 3600 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 287 HP (211.232 KW) @ 4400 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 (6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 405 HP (298.08 KW) @ 5600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1961 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual with Floor shift.