1966 Pontiac Catalina Specifications

Specifications

1965 1966 1967 1969 1970

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unit Steel
Production Years for Series :	1965 - 1970
Price :	$2,760-$3,600
Weight :	4010 lbs \| 1818.905 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	256 BHP (188.416 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron

V 8
Displacement :	6375 cc \| 389.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6899 cc \| 421.0 cu in. \| 6.9 L.
Power :	338 BHP (248.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 104 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
AFB Model 7026066 carburetor

Transmission:
Manual Synchromesh , 3 Automatic Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1966 :	831,331
Total 1966 Catalina production :	260,693
1966 Pontiac Catalina
2+2 Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P :	6,383
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	14,837
Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P :	38,005
Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	79,013
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	80,483
Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	7,925
Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	12,965
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	21,082

Dimension(s)

2+2 Hardtop

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
Length :	214.8 in \| 5456 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

2+2 Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$3,600
Weight :	4035 lbs \| 1830.245 kg
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
Length :	214.8 in \| 5456 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,830
Weight :	3786 lbs \| 1717.301 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	214.8 in \| 5456 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,970
Weight :	3905 lbs \| 1771.278 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	214.8 in \| 5456 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,760
Weight :	3712 lbs \| 1683.735 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	214.8 in \| 5456 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,890
Weight :	3836 lbs \| 1739.98 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	214.8 in \| 5456 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Convertible

Chassis # 252676P263082
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$3,218
Weight :	3865 lbs \| 1753.135 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	214.8 in \| 5456 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,335
Weight :	4312 lbs \| 1955.89 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	214.8 in \| 5456 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,215
Weight :	4255 lbs \| 1930.036 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	214.8 in \| 5456 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.
Front Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Rear Track :	64.0 in \| 1626 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.25x14

Recall

Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V130000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT, AFTER EXTENDED MILEAGE, THE IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND RESULT IN A SEVERE PULL TO THE RIGHT AS BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT LOW TO MODERATE SPEED.(INSPECT AND RE- PLACE IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY AS REQUIRED.)

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	69V038000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT ORIGINALLY INSTALLED FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY, UNDER EX- TENSIVEUSAGE AND CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, FATIGUE.IF THIS OCCURS, A SUDDEN HEAVYBRAKE APPLICATION MIGHT CAUSE BRAKE HOSE TO RUPTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OFHYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY RE- PLACING FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSES.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1966 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,650
Avg. Household Income :	$6,900
Avg. Home :	$14,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.32

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1966 Pontiac Catalina has a wheelbase size of 121.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1966 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1966 Pontiac Catalina has a length of 214.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1966 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1966 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $2,760 to $3,600 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1966 Pontiac Catalina was offered as a 2+2 Convertible, 2+2 Hardtop, Convertible, Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1966 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1966 Pontiac Catalina had 8.25x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1966? A: Pontiac produced 831,331 automobiles in 1966.

Q: How many 1966 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 260,693 examples of the Catalina in 1966.

Q: What engines did the 1966 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1966 Pontiac Catalina had the following engine options: V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 256 BHP (188.416 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 338 BHP (248.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1966 Pontiac Catalina had the following gearbox options: Manual Synchromesh, 3 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic.