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| 1961 Pontiac Catalina 8 Series 23 | ||
| Convertible Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,805.00 | |
| No. Produced | 12,379 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 2367 | |
| Weight | 3,805lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 210 inches | |
| Width | 78.2 inches | |
| Height | 54.9 inches | |
| Front Tread | 62.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 62.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual throat | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.23 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Link coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball bearing | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 | |||
| References | |
| 1961 Pontiac Facts Book | Detroit 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 Heasley | Horseless 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. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| 1961 Pontiac Body Manual | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| 1961 Pontiac Chassis Shop Manual | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age January 1961 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1961 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 transmission | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |