Pontiac Catalina 5th generation
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Production |
1977 to 1981 |
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Assembly |
USA |
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Class |
Motor Car |
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Body style |
2-door coupe |
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Engine |
231 cu in (3.8 L) V6 |
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Transmission |
3-speed THM200 350 automatic |
In 1977, the Catalina appeared in a much smaller version GM divisions downsized there cars. The wheelbase (now again for all body styles equal) had shrunk to 2,946 mm and it was the first time V6 engines with 3,785 cc and 118 kW (160 hp). Stylistically, the new car with its rectangular double headlights and its V-shaped nose still reminded of its predecessor. Optional V8 engines were available, with 4,933 cc (151 kW / 205 hp), 5,735 cc (189 kW / 257 hp), 6,555 cc (201 kW / 273 hp) and 6,604 cc (206 kW / 280 hp).
In 1978, the hardtop coupe was replaced by a normal coupe with B-pillars. Styling and engine palette changed only slightly.
1979 was again a facelift . The rectangular double headlights were built into a two-piece grill with lacquered, V-shaped center bar. The front remotely reminded of the model from 1961. The 6.6 l engines fell away without replacement.
In 1980 it was possible to celebrate the return of the "nose", which made the cars appear more powerful - as they did from 1968 onwards. This styling had the Catalina in common with the Bonneville . The base engine increased to 123 kW (167 hp); In addition, there were V8 petrol engines with 4,342 cc (134 kW / 182 hp) and 4,933 cc (156 kW / 212 hp). Also new was the first diesel engine in the series, a V35 with 5,735 cc and a power of 118 kW (160 hp).
In the last year of production, a new V8 engine with 5,031 cc and 162 kW (220 hp) was added. Stylistically, there were few changes.
From Catalina created between 1958 and 1981, a total of 3.76 million copies.
