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1981 Pontiac Catalina

United States Gasoline 2WD Coupe

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Specifications

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

Vehicle Details

Year: 1981
Make: Pontiac
Model

Catalina

Body Style

Coupe

Generation

5th Generation

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

2WD

Transmission

Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 4.3 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 136 hp
Power (kW): 100 kW
Torque: 285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Displacement: 4,300 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: 3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,000 rpm

Engine Configuration

Bore: 101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Stroke: 88.39 mm (3.5 in)
Compression Ratio

9.3 :1

Engine Configuration

V-Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic, 4-speed

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 emblem

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

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

RearNo

Belt Load Limiter

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Brake Systems

Power Brakes: Yes

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Side Chest Airbag

Child Protection

Feature

Passenger

Rear

Isofix

PassengerNo

RearNo

Integrated Child Seat

PassengerNo

Rear

Catalina

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Headlight Range Adjustment

Optional

Manual

Headrest, Height

Manual

Front Seats

Armrest: Optional

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Textile
Vinyl

Driver

No

PassengerNo

RearNo

Side Head Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Side Pelvis Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Knee Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Curtain Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Center Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Airbag cut-off Switch

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

No

Coupe

Variant

Catalina Standard1978–1981

Generation

5th Generation

Year

Powertrain

4.3 V8 Automatic

Horsepower

136 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Automatic, 4-speed

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