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Star Chief
1959 Pontiac Star Chief Vista
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1959
Make
Pontiac
Model
Star Chief
Variant
Vista
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
4th Generation
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Vista 6.4 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
287 hp
Power (kW)
211 kW
Torque
560 Nm (413 lb-ft)
Displacement
6,364 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,606 mm
(220.7 in)
Width
2,032 mm
(80.0 in)
Height
1,433 mm
(56.4 in)
Wheelbase
3,150 mm
(124.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
103.12 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
95.25 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
10.25 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
81 litres
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
General Motors Platforms
B Platform
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
Sedan
Variant
Star Chief Vista
1959–1966
Star Chief Vista Sedan Generations
1 of 3
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4th Generation
1959–1960
Year
1959
Powertrain
Vista 6.4 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
287 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
2WD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline