1962 Pontiac Catalina Safari Hydra-Matic specifications

1962 Pontiac Catalina Safari Hydra-Matic data
 
bodywork
Body type5/6 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3023 mm 119 inches
Track/tread (front) 1588 mm 62.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1588 mm 62.5 inches
Length 5392 mm 212.3 inches
Width 1996 mm 78.6 inches
Height 1445 mm 56.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 94.7 litres 20.8 [25] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Pontiac
Engine code Trophy V-8
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6.4 litre
6362 cc
(388.233 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 103.1 × 95.25 mm
4.06 × 3.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
307 PS (303 bhp) (226 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
576 Nm (425 ft·lb) (58.7 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
35.5 kW/litre
48.3 ps/litre
47.6 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
90.54 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.25:1
Fuel system 1 Carter AFB 3123S carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1137.7 kPa (165 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 795.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6K x 14
Wheel size rear 6K x 14
Tyres front 8.50 x 14
Tyres rear 8.50 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.69
general
Carfolio.com ID821227
Production total
Model code 35
Model family 23
RAC rating 52.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Pontiac Catalina Safari Hydra-Matic added 2025-01-05.
Last modified 2025-01-06.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 271 PS 267 bhp 199 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 271 PS 267 bhp 199 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 358 PS 353 bhp 263 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 358 PS 353 bhp 263 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 358 PS 353 bhp 263 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 358 PS 353 bhp 263 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 307 PS 303 bhp 226 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 307 PS 303 bhp 226 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 358 PS 353 bhp 263 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 6891 cm3/420.5cuin 358 PS 353 bhp 263 kW
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3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 299 PS 295 bhp 220 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 2A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 299 PS 295 bhp 220 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 2A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 299 PS 295 bhp 220 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 299 PS 295 bhp 220 kW
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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3OD 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3OD 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
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3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
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3 door estate/​station wagon FR 2A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
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3 door estate/​station wagon FR 2A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 6466 cm3/394.6cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
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