These are standard specifications for the 1960 Pontiac Catalina, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual Synchromesh , 3 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1959 - 1960 |
Price : | $2,630-$3,210 |
Weight : | 3938 lbs | 1786.247 kg |
Performance
1/4 Mile : | 13.8 seconds. |
Top Speed : | 210 km/h | 130.515 mph |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | Synchromesh | |
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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 |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Rochester 2GC 2-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | Hydra-Matic | |
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Displacement : | 6375 cc | 389.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
Power : | 283 HP (208.288 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 |
Rochester 2GC 2-barrel carburetor |
Manual Synchromesh , 3 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
Total Pontiac Production for 1960 : | 396,716 |
Total 1960 Catalina production : | 210,934 |
1960 Pontiac Catalina | |
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 17,172 |
Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 27,496 |
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 72,650 |
Sport Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 25,504 |
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 21,253 |
Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 14,149 |
Vista Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 32,710 |
Handling
1960 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,600 |
Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
Avg. Home : | $12,700 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
Total Car Production : | 7,905,119 |
1960 Pontiac Catalina FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Pontiac Catalina?
Q: How fast is the 1960 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1960 Pontiac Catalina has a top speed of 210 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1960 Pontiac Catalina has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1960 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1960 Pontiac Catalina has a length of 213.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1960 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1960 Pontiac Catalina has a width of 79.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1960 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1960 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $2,630 to $3,210 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1960 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1960 Pontiac Catalina was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop, Sedan, Sport Sedan, Station Wagon, Vista Hardtop.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1960? A: Pontiac produced 396,716 automobiles in 1960.Q: How many 1960 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 210,934 examples of the Catalina in 1960.Q: What engines did the 1960 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1960 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 283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1960 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1960 Pontiac Catalina had the following gearbox options: Manual Synchromesh, 3 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic.