These are standard specifications for the 1961 Pontiac Catalina, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual with Floor shift
Chassis # 361P11998
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Auction entries : 2
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1964 |
| Price : | $2,630-$3,205 |
| Weight : | 3725 lbs | 1689.632 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 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 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 267 HP (196.512 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 287 HP (211.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 3 Rochester 2-barrel carburetors | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 348 HP (256.128 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.75:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 3 2-barrel carburetors | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L. |
| Power : | 405 HP (298.08 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 4-barrel carburetors | |
3 Manual , 4 Manual with Floor shift
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1961 : | 340,635 |
| Total 1961 Catalina production : | 113,354 |
| 1961 Pontiac Catalina | |
| 6-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 12,595 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 12,379 |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 14,524 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 38,638 |
| Sport Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 9,846 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 7,783 |
| Vista Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 17,589 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Vista Hardtop
| Price : | $2,840 |
| Weight : | 3785 lbs | 1716.847 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Sport Sedan
| Price : | $2,630 |
| Weight : | 3650 lbs | 1655.612 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Hardtop
| Price : | $2,765 |
| Weight : | 3680 lbs | 1669.22 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Convertible
Chassis # 361P11998
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| Price : | $3,078 |
| Weight : | 3805 lbs | 1725.919 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,205 |
| Weight : | 4175 lbs | 1893.748 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
6-Passenger Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,099 |
| Weight : | 4135 lbs | 1875.604 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00x14 |
1961 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
1961 Pontiac Catalina FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Pontiac Catalina?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina has a length of 210.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $2,630 to $3,205 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina was offered as a 6-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible, Hardtop, Sedan, Sport Sedan, Station Wagon, Vista Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1961 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina had 8.00x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1961? A: Pontiac produced 340,635 automobiles in 1961.Q: How many 1961 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 113,354 examples of the Catalina in 1961.Q: What engines did the 1961 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina had the following engine options: V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 267 HP (196.512 KW) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 287 HP (211.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 348 HP (256.128 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (6899 cc | 421.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 405 HP (298.08 KW) @ 5600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1961 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1961 Pontiac Catalina had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual with Floor shift.