The Pontiac Catalina/Ventura Convertible is a rear wheel drive motor car, with its motor placed in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet bodyshell.
It forms part of Pontiac's 252 series.
Its 6.6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 8 cylinder that produces 290 bhp (294 PS/216 kW) of power at 4600 rpm, and maximum torque of 580 N·m (428 lb·ft/59.1 kgm) at 2500 rpm.
The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed automatic transmission.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 3150 mm | 124 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1600 mm | 63 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1626 mm | 64 inches | |
| Length | 5499 mm | 216.5 inches | |
| Width | 2027 mm | 79.8 inches | |
| Height | 1377 mm | 54.2 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Kerb weight | |||
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | |||
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
| Frontal area | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Pontiac | ||
| Engine code | |||
| Cylinders | V 8 in 90° vee | ||
| Capacity | 6.6 litre 6554 cc (399.95 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 104.65 × 95.25 mm
4.12 × 3.75 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (gross) |
294 PS (290 bhp) (216 kW) at 4600 rpm |
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| maximum torque (gross) |
580 Nm (428 ft·lb) (59.1 kgm) at 2500 rpm |
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| Specific output (gross) |
33 kW/litre 44.9 ps/litre 44.2 bhp/litre 0.73 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (gross) |
88.5 Nm/litre
1.07 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 10.5:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1112.1 kPa (161.3 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 819.25 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
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| Acceleration 0-60mph | |||
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| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
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| Maximum speed | |||
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
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| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
| Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? | |||
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| 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 | 6JK x 14 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 6JK x 14 | ||
| Tyres front | 8.55 x 14 | ||
| Tyres rear | 8.55 x 14 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
| Front brake diameter | 279 mm | ||
| Rear brake diameter | 279 mm | ||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 3 speed automatic | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 2.56 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 344465 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | 25267 | ||
| Model family | 252 | ||
| RAC rating | 54.3 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1968 Pontiac Catalina/Ventura Convertible Automatic added 2013-07-15. Last modified 2020-06-10. |
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