(1977 model)
| Marque (make) | Pontiac | Issued from | 1977 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Catalina Sedan (California) | Issued until | |
| Serie | Catalina | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Pontiac | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5443 mm / 214.3 in / 214.3 in | Ground clearance | 142 mm / 5.6 in / 5.6 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1923 mm / 75.7 in / 75.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.85 |
| Height | 1351 mm / 53.2 in / 53.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1588 kg / 3501 lb / 3501 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2944 mm / 115.9 in / 115.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1567 mm / 61.7 in / 61.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1542 mm / 60.7 in / 60.7 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | Bore | 96.5 mm / 3.80 in / 3.80 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Engine displacement | 3791 cm3 / 231.3 cu in / 231.3 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 631.83 cm3/cylinder / 38.557 cu in/cylinder / 38.557 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 78.3 kW / 106.5 hp / 106.5 hp at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 251.0 Nm / 185.1 lbft / 185.1 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 77.2 kW / 105.0 bhp / 105.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 27.7 kW/l / 0.617 bhp/cu in / 0.617 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 66.21 Nm/l / 0.579 lbft/cu in / 0.579 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.23 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 66.12 kW/ton / 89.90 bhp/ton / 89.90 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.50 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.TrailRA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | GR78 x 15 | Tyres rear | GR78 x 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac Catalina Sedan (California)
