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1961 Pontiac Catalina 8 Series 23
Sport Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,515.00
No. Produced 14,524
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 2337
Weight 3,680lbs
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length 210 inches
Width 78.2 inches
Height 55.6 inches
Front Tread 62.5 inches
Rear Tread 62.5 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 388.86 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/16 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 215@3600
Rated Horsepower 52.81
Torque 390@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Alloy cast iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On pad at front of right side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual throat
Make Rochester
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.47
2nd 1.53
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.80
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Link coil springs
Recirculating ball bearing
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 1.75 Pints
Cooling System 18.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 361-1001
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2-3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-9: Production number
VIN Location Plate on left front hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

1961 Pontiac Facts BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
1961 Pontiac Body ManualHorseless Carriage Foundation
1961 Pontiac Chassis Shop ManualHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Fernando Beige
Richmond Gray Metallic
Shelltone Ivory
Coronado Red Metallic
Cherrywood Bronze Metallic
Rainier Turquoise Metallic
Jadestone Green Metallic
Richelieu Blue Metallic
Mayan Gold Metallic
Bristol Blue
Seacrest Green
Tradewind Blue
Bamboo Cream
Dawnfire Mist Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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