Car Specs

1970 Pontiac Catalina Hardtop Coupé

Information

Pontiac

Quick Facts

Build Start: 1970

Available in other variants

read more »

Specifications

General

Build Start: 1970
Model Variant: Catalina

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3099mm
Track/tread (rear): 1626mm
Width: 2027mm
Track/tread (front): 1626mm
Length: 5535mm
Height: 1374mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.93
Engine Manufacturer: Pontiac
Capacity: 7.5 litre (7455cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 105.4 × 106.8mm

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Our Sponsor

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.79

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1142.9kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: H78-15
Tyres Front: H78-15

Other

RAC rating: 55.1
maximum power output(Gross): 365 PS (360 bhp) (268 kW)at 4300 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 36 kW/litre49 ps/litre, 48.3 bhp/litre0.79 bhp/cu in
Unitary Capacity: 931.88cc
Model code: 25237
Number of doors: 2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 678 Nm (500 ft·lb) (69.1 kgm)at 2700 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 90.95 Nm/litre, 1.1 ft·lb/cu3

Sponsored Ads

Related Articles

The 86 Pontiac Fiero in Malta

The 86 Pontiac Fiero in Malta

White Lightening 3rd Gen Firebird

White Lightening 3rd Gen Firebird

view all