These are standard specifications for the 1970 Pontiac Catalina, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic HydraMatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1970 |
| Price : | $3,165-$3,790 |
| Weight : | 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6548 cc | 399.6 cu in. | 6.5 L. |
| Power : | 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 445 Ft-Lbs (603 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 4300 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
3 Manual , Automatic HydraMatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1970 : | 586,856 |
| Total 1970 Catalina production : | 223,380 |
| 1970 Pontiac Catalina | |
| 9-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 12,450 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 3,686 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 70,350 |
| Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 35,155 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 84,795 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 16,944 |
Handling
1970 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
1970 Pontiac Catalina FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Pontiac Catalina?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1970 Pontiac Catalina has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1970 Pontiac Catalina has lengths of 217.90 and 220.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1970 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $3,165 to $3,790 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1970 Pontiac Catalina was offered as a 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1970? A: Pontiac produced 586,856 automobiles in 1970.Q: How many 1970 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 223,380 examples of the Catalina in 1970.Q: What engines did the 1970 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1970 Pontiac Catalina had the following engine options: V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6548 cc | 399.6 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 445 Ft-Lbs (603 NM) @ 3000 RPM V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 4300 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1970 Pontiac Catalina had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic HydraMatic.