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1966 Pontiac Catalina Series 52
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,968.00
No. Produced 138,805
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 25239
Weight 3,910lbs
Wheelbase 120 inches
Length 214.8 inches
Width 79.6 inches
Height 54.3 inches
Front Tread 63 inches
Rear Tread 64 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
Brake Horsepower 256@4600
Rated Horsepower 52.81
Torque 388@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Alloy cast iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Synchro-mesh
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.42 to 1
2nd 1.61
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.33
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 13/32 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.25 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 26.5 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 252396a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2-3: Series
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

Pontiac 1966Detroit 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
Pontiac Craftsman Service News February 1966Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automotive Industries March 15 1966Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Starlight Black
Burgandy
Cameo Ivory
Blue Charcoal
Fontaine Blue
Nightwatch Blue
Palmetto Green
Mission Beige
Reef Turquoise
Marina Turquoise
Barrier Blue
Montero Red
Martinique Bronze
Platinum
Candelite Cream
Standard/Optional Equipment
Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
Power vent windowsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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