These are standard specifications for the 1959 Pontiac Catalina, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh , 4 Automatic Super Hydra-Matic (Strato-Flight)
Chassis # 159T11623
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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 | |
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
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,845 |
| Weight : | 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,630 |
| Weight : | 3870 lbs | 1755.402 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,770 |
| Weight : | 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Price : | $3,080 |
| Weight : | 3970 lbs | 1800.762 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,100 |
| Weight : | 4345 lbs | 1970.859 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 4400 lbs | 1995.806 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
1959 Pontiac Catalina FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Pontiac Catalina?
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).