1970 Pontiac Catalina Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1970 Pontiac Catalina, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1965 - 1970
Price : $3,165-$3,790
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
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
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic HydraMatic

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
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

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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.

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