1959 Pontiac Catalina Specifications

Specifications

1959 1960

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1959 - 1960
Price :	$2,630-$3,200
Weight :	3960 lbs \| 1796.226 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Synchromesh
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 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 Model 7015910 2-barrel

V 8 \| Hydra-Matic
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester Model 7015910 2-barrel

Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh , 4 Automatic Super Hydra-Matic (Strato-Flight)

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1959 :	383,320
Total 1959 Catalina production :	233,561
1959 Pontiac Catalina
9-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	14,084
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	14,515
Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	38,309
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	72,377
Sport Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	28,102
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	21,162
Vista Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P :	45,012

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	213.7 in \| 5428 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	63.7 in \| 1618 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Vista Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,845
Weight :	4000 lbs \| 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	213.7 in \| 5428 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	63.7 in \| 1618 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Sport Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,630
Weight :	3870 lbs \| 1755.402 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	213.7 in \| 5428 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	63.7 in \| 1618 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,770
Weight :	3900 lbs \| 1769.01 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	213.7 in \| 5428 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	63.7 in \| 1618 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Convertible

Chassis # 159T11623
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Exterior
Price :	$3,080
Weight :	3970 lbs \| 1800.762 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	213.7 in \| 5428 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	63.7 in \| 1618 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,100
Weight :	4345 lbs \| 1970.859 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	214.3 in \| 5443 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	63.7 in \| 1618 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

9-Passenger Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,200
Weight :	4400 lbs \| 1995.806 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	214.3 in \| 5443 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	63.7 in \| 1618 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent Rear : Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.00x14

1959 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,200
Avg. Household Income :	$5,010
Avg. Home :	$12,400
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.25

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1959 Pontiac Catalina has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1959 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1959 Pontiac Catalina has lengths of 213.70 and 214.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1959 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1959 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $2,630 to $3,200 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1959 Pontiac Catalina was offered as a 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible, Hardtop, Sedan, Sport Sedan, Station Wagon, Vista Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1959 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1959 Pontiac Catalina had 8.00x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1959? A: Pontiac produced 383,320 automobiles in 1959.

Q: How many 1959 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 233,561 examples of the Catalina in 1959.

Q: What engines did the 1959 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1959 Pontiac Catalina had the following engine options: V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 4200 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1959 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1959 Pontiac Catalina had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh, 4 speed Automatic Super Hydra-Matic (Strato-Flight).