These are standard specifications for the 1966 Pontiac Catalina, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual Synchromesh , 3 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Chassis # 252676P263082
Auction entries : 1
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| AFB Model 7026066 carburetor | |
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
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,600 |
| Weight : | 4035 lbs | 1830.245 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,830 |
| Weight : | 3786 lbs | 1717.301 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,970 |
| Weight : | 3905 lbs | 1771.278 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,760 |
| Weight : | 3712 lbs | 1683.735 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,890 |
| Weight : | 3836 lbs | 1739.98 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,218 |
| Weight : | 3865 lbs | 1753.135 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,335 |
| Weight : | 4312 lbs | 1955.89 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,215 |
| Weight : | 4255 lbs | 1930.036 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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.) |
| 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.) |
Data updated January 2023
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
1966 Pontiac Catalina FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Pontiac Catalina?
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.