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1979 Pontiac Catalina
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Pontiac
Model
Catalina
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
5th Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.9 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
152 hp
Power (kW)
112 kW
Torque
325 Nm (240 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,942 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
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
76.2 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
8.1 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
79 litres
Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Platform
General Motors Platforms
B Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
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
347 vehicles
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
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Spare Wheel
Yes
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
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
No
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Chest Airbag
Child Protection
Feature
Passenger
Rear
Isofix
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger
No
Rear
Catalina
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Headlight Range Adjustment
Optional
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Armrest
Optional
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Vinyl
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Head Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Pelvis Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Knee Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Curtain Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Center Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
No
Coupe
Variant
Catalina Standard
1978–1981
Generation
5th Generation
Year
1979
Powertrain
4.9 V8 Automatic
Horsepower
152 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
