Vehicleref
Vehicles
Makes
Types
Years
Countries
Map
Makes
Race Tracks
Game Studios
TV Networks
Showcase
Race Tracks
TV Shows
Games
YouTube
People
Founders
Collectors
Enthusiasts
Image coming soon
Vehicles
›
Make
›
Pontiac
›
Model
›
Star Chief
1956 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Image coming soon
Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1956
Make
Pontiac
Model
Star Chief
Variant
Catalina
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
2nd Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2-door Catalina 5.2 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
230 hp
Power (kW)
169 kW
Torque
452 Nm (333 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,690 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,339 mm
(210.2 in)
Width
1,915 mm
(75.4 in)
Height
1,501 mm
(59.1 in)
Wheelbase
3,150 mm
(124.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,300 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
100.08 mm
(3.9 in)
Stroke
90.42 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
76 litres
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Platform
General Motors Platforms
A Platform (1st Generation)
Colour
Finish
Solid
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Star Chief
Model
12 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Star Chief Catalina
1954–1957
Star Chief Catalina Coupe Generations
2 of 2
Image coming soon
2nd Generation
1955–1957
Year
1956
Powertrain
2-door Catalina 5.2 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
230 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline