These are standard specifications for the 1969 Pontiac Catalina, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1970 |
| Price : | $3,090-$3,665 |
| Weight : | 3950 lbs | 1791.69 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1969 : | 870,081 |
| Total 1969 Catalina production : | 210,596 |
| 1969 Pontiac Catalina | |
| 2-Door Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 84,006 |
| 4-Door Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 38,819 |
| 9-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 13,393 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 5,436 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 48,590 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 20,352 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V091000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT FILLER PLATE WAS OMITTED FROM LEFT REAR FLOOR PAN AREA BETWEENBUMPER AND FUEL TANK.IF THIS PLATE IS MISSING IT COULD ALLOW DUST AND, UNDERCERTAIN CONDITIONS, EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING FILLER PLATE WHEN NECESSARY.) |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V045000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY OF INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND LEFT FLOOR PANREINFORCEMENT BAR AND INBOARD SIDE OF FRAME.THIS MAY IN TIME CAUSE WEARINGTHROUGH OF BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ADJACENT TO LEFT REINFORCE- MENT BAR AND ALSOCOULD CAUSE FRAME TO BODY CONTACT ON RIGHT SIDE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDAND PROVIDING CLEARANCE WHEN NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1969 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,270 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,302 |
| Avg. Home : | $15,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.35 |
1969 Pontiac Catalina FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1969 Pontiac Catalina?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1969 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1969 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina has a length of 217.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1969 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina has a width of 79.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1969 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $3,090 to $3,665 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1969 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina was offered as a 2-Door Hardtop, 4-Door Hardtop, 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1969? A: Pontiac produced 870,081 automobiles in 1969.Q: How many 1969 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 210,596 examples of the Catalina in 1969.Q: What engine did the 1969 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The engine powering the 1969 Pontiac Catalina was a V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1969 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1969 Pontiac Catalina?
How many 1969 Pontiac Catalina were produced?
How powerful was the 1969 Pontiac Catalina? Was the 1969 Pontiac Catalina popular? Was the 1969 Pontiac Catalina expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1969 Pontiac Catalina?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1969 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1969 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina has a length of 217.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1969 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina has a width of 79.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1969 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $3,090 to $3,665 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1969 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina was offered as a 2-Door Hardtop, 4-Door Hardtop, 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1969? A: Pontiac produced 870,081 automobiles in 1969.Q: How many 1969 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 210,596 examples of the Catalina in 1969.Q: What engine did the 1969 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The engine powering the 1969 Pontiac Catalina was a V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1969 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1969 Pontiac Catalina had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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