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Vehicles›Make›Pontiac›Model›Catalina

1978 Pontiac Catalina

United States Gasoline 2WD CoupeUpdated Aug 23, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1978
Make: Pontiac
Model: Catalina
Body Style: Coupe
Generation: 5th Generation
Doors: 2
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: 2WD
Transmission: Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 3.8 Automatic
Power (hp): 106 hp
Power (kW): 78 kW
Torque: 251 Nm (185 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3,791 cc

Dimensions

Length: 5,431 mm (213.8 in)
Width: 1,915 mm (75.4 in)
Height: 1,351 mm (53.2 in)
Wheelbase: 2,944 mm (115.9 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 3,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,000 rpm

Engine Configuration

Bore: 96.52 mm (3.8 in)
Stroke: 86.36 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio: 8 :1

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic, 4-speed

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 76 litres

Brakes

Rear Brakes: Drum Brakes

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Coupé

Platform

General Motors Platforms: B Platform

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Heated: Optional

Windows

Heated Windows: Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows: Optional
Safety Glass: Yes

Windows › Heated Windows

Rear: Optional

Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows

Front: Optional
First Row: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Antenna: Whip
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Daytime Running Light: Halogen
Fog Lights: Optional

Special Features

Headlight Wipers: Optional
Headlight Washers: Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment: Optional

Colour

Finish: Solid

Rims & Tires

Spare Wheel: Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional
Controls: Faders

Connectivity

Radio: AM
FM

Connectivity › Radio

8-Track: Optional

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes
Armrest Hatch: Optional
Back Pocket: Optional
Card Holder: Yes
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch

Front: Optional

Lights

Read Light: Optional
Guide Light: Optional

Lights › Read Light

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Lights › Guide Light

Entry Guard: Optional

Other Equipment

Driver Side: Optional
Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Driver Side

Passenger Side: Optional

Other Equipment › Clock

Analogue: Instrument Cluster
Digital: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering: Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Optional
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Optional
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats

Armrest: Optional

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Textile
Vinyl

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control: Optional

Other Features

Horn: Single Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes
Tire Repair Kit: Optional
Compressor: Optional
Fire Extinguisher: Optional
Warning Triangle: Optional
First Aid Kit: Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt

Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt): Outer Rear Seats
Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats

Belt Pretensioner: Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -

Brake Systems

Power Brakes: Yes

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

Pontiac emblem

Pontiac347 vehicles

CatalinaModel5 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Coupe

Variant

Catalina Standard1978–1981

Generation

5th Generation

Year

Powertrain

3.8 Automatic

Horsepower

106 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Automatic, 4-speed

Gasoline